By AMAN PREET

INTERVIEW SKILLS

KNOWING THE UNKNOWN

SELF ASSESSMENT

Reassessing current skills

Talents

Abilities

Strengths

weaknesses

Interest and

Work Values

IMPRESSIONS

“FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE LAST IMPRESSION”

GROOMING TIPS FOR MENSHIRTSHIRT Should be long sleeved and fit wellShould be long sleeved and fit well

Correct business shirts : Light blue or white orCorrect business shirts : Light blue or white or

Stripes. 100% cotton or cotton polyester blend.Stripes. 100% cotton or cotton polyester blend.

Clothes should always be clean and well Clothes should always be clean and well

pressed.pressed.

SHOES & SOCKS & SHOES & SOCKS & ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES

Leather shoes in either black or brown and Leather shoes in either black or brown and

should be in good conditionshould be in good condition

socks must be calf length in dark colors.socks must be calf length in dark colors.

Belts should match the color of your shoes.Belts should match the color of your shoes.

Do not wear visible jewellery expect wedding Do not wear visible jewellery expect wedding

ring.ring.

If you have pierced ears or other face parts If you have pierced ears or other face parts

remove what you canremove what you can

GROOMINGGROOMING Wear a neat, short hairstyle. Men’s hair should not be Wear a neat, short hairstyle. Men’s hair should not be

longer than their shirt collar.longer than their shirt collar.

shave closely, nails should be neat & clean & short.shave closely, nails should be neat & clean & short.

use a deodorant / antiperspirant and use a light touch with colognes and use a deodorant / antiperspirant and use a light touch with colognes and

aftershaves.aftershaves.

Do not smoke at least one hour prior to the interview. Do not smoke at least one hour prior to the interview.

Use a mouthwash (eat a mint just before going to the interview just in Use a mouthwash (eat a mint just before going to the interview just in

case.case.

“FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE LAST IMPRESSION”

GROOMING TIPS FOR WOMEN

DRESSDRESS Best to wear neutral colors, such as beige, navy, Best to wear neutral colors, such as beige, navy,

brown, camel, grey or Black. Understated plaids brown, camel, grey or Black. Understated plaids

are also acceptable.are also acceptable.

Indian or western formals can be worn. (Jeans are Indian or western formals can be worn. (Jeans are

out)out)

If wearing a sari, the blouse should have a classic If wearing a sari, the blouse should have a classic

look.look.

Suits/ Dupattas should not be heavily embroidered Suits/ Dupattas should not be heavily embroidered

with gold/silver work.with gold/silver work.

FOOTWEAR & FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES

Shoes or sandals, should be in good condition.Shoes or sandals, should be in good condition.

Avoid thick heeled shoes/ sandals.Avoid thick heeled shoes/ sandals.

Avoid bindis while wearing western clothesAvoid bindis while wearing western clothes

Avoid heavy jewellery, dangles, clangs or jingle Avoid heavy jewellery, dangles, clangs or jingle

stuffstuff

Watches should be wornWatches should be worn

GROOMINGGROOMING HAIR – should be neat, clean, flattering, easy to HAIR – should be neat, clean, flattering, easy to

maintain and yours ( no wigs or hairpieces)maintain and yours ( no wigs or hairpieces)

MAKE UP – All women generally look better with MAKE UP – All women generally look better with

some make up and it should be appropriately some make up and it should be appropriately

applied. Make should enhance your appearance, applied. Make should enhance your appearance,

not cover it .not cover it .

FRAGRANCE – A fresh scent is usually the most appealing. FRAGRANCE – A fresh scent is usually the most appealing.

A colognes and perfumes.A colognes and perfumes.

KNOWING YOURSELF……

INTRODUCTION

THE FIRST STEP …..

The guidelines

• Your name

• Your background in brief

• Your work experience, if any

• Your academic background

• two strength that you have

• Your hobbies in brief (this is optional)

NEXT STEPNEXT STEPSAYSAY

I am (your name)I am (your name)

I have work experience of about a year I have work experience of about a year in customer service ( what ever you in customer service ( what ever you worked as – nature of your job)worked as – nature of your job)

I graduated in (your line of subject – I graduated in (your line of subject – major)major)

My father is working for the My father is working for the Assam governmentAssam government

My mother is a homemakerMy mother is a homemaker

I am married and have a daughter/ son I am married and have a daughter/ son (if not married, just say bachelor / (if not married, just say bachelor / spinster in case of woman)spinster in case of woman)

I like reading and playing cricketI like reading and playing cricket

DON’T SAYDON’T SAY

Myself (your name)Myself (your name)

I started working for XYZ company. I I started working for XYZ company. I worked there for three months as a worked there for three months as a customer service representative and customer service representative and then I worked for ABC company for six then I worked for ABC company for six months as a collection agent and now I months as a collection agent and now I am here. am here.

I did my BAI did my BA

My father : government employeeMy father : government employee

Mom : HousewifeMom : Housewife

I am having a wife and a daughterI am having a wife and a daughter

My hobbies are as follows : first reading, My hobbies are as follows : first reading, second playing cricketsecond playing cricket

PREPARING FOR THE JOB INTERVIEWRESEARCH & RESEARCH AND MORE RESEARCH

• Know about the company (research)

• know more about the job

• find out key information about the company, products and its customer

• Use the website to get information

• Search for the information about … …

• Office location

• Products and Services

• Customers

• Competitors

• Philosophy

• History

• Recent news

PREPARE FOR THE ACTUAL INTERVIEW

“Practice makes a person perfect”

Practice to present yourself

Practice your answers

Prepare a list of questions to ask your

interviewer

Prepare your interview materials before hand

Prepare a check list

Make multiple copies of your resume

MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSIONBEFORE THE INTERVIEW AND AFTER THE INTERVIEW

“The race is complete; when you start to finish”

Before the interview

• Be on time. Time is important for both for the interviewer and

you

• Be positive and try to make others feel comfortable

• Show openness with a handshake and a smile.

• Don’t make negative comments about current or former

employer

• Don’t forget to relax

• Think of the interview as a conversation, not an interrogation.

(the interviewer is as nervous about making a good impression

as you are)

“The race is complete; when you start to finish”

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

• Thank the interviewer for his or her time

• Reiterate your interest in the position and your

qualification.

• Ask if you can telephone in a few days to check the

status of your application. If they offer to contact

you, politely ask when you should expect the call.

• send a Thank you note (email)

• follow up with a phone call

Y O U W I L L B E A

W I N N E R

A T T H E E N D

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