How To Knock Them Out In a Job Interview

Strategies To Surprise Even

The Toughest Interview Board

Get selected for your dream job!

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Interview: A key to unlock the job door
Appearing for an interview is a high stake step to get your
dream job; you are not alone if you find it stressful
Before appearing for an interview, the key to remember is:
prepare, prepare and prepare to stand out
Interviewing is stressful, but it is like pregnancy to get your
life baby

Tip: It is totally natural to be nervous and terrified before an interview, but being
prepared for any situation can give you loads of confidence.

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Behavioral Interviewing
The following are the examples of likely questions that may
be asked during an behavioral interview.

 Open ended questions: These often begin with “Tell

Me…”, “Describe…”,”When”, “when did you last….”.
 Close-ended questions: used to confirm a information
provided by you
 Why questions: Used to find your level of confidence and
motivation

Tip: Be straightforward in answering questions and choose your words carefully.

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Why you should prepare for
behavioral interviews?
Job seekers who are well versed with this style of
interview :
 Are better equipped for conventional interviews
 Describe their skills better when asked by the interviewer
 It sends a message to the employer that you are different
and have execution skills.

Tip: Go through the probable questions that might be asked and prepare their
answers with specific examples to illustrate them

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Skills Identification
 Every job seeker has a large skillset, but only few know
how to reference them
 If you are able to identify your skills you can choose and
get the right job easily

Tip: Polish your skills regularly to better equip yourself for enhanced
performance.

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All About Interview

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What are employers looking for?

 They are looking to see if your technical skills match the job requirements

 They ask specific questions to see if you will be a good match for a particular team

 They look for “specific qualities or behaviours” to ensure that you will be successful on the
job
 They want to know what contributions you can make to their institution

Tip: Don’t try too hard to impress your employers, in any case if they
find you worthy they will consider you anyhow.

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Questions
 Tell me about yourself?
 Why are you interested in this job?
 What are your strengths and weaknesses?
 What skills can you bring to the job and to this company?
 What did you do in your last job?
 What were your achievements in your previous jobs
 Why did you leave your last job?

Tip: You can direct the interview towards your strengths and focus on
the contributions you can make to the company.

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Interview Preparation
 The key to any success is good preparation; the same
applies to interview
 You must know and remember the mission of the
company you are interviewing for
 Prepare your answers around: why should they hire me
 Do a few mock interviews
 For academic interview, get help from a trusted faculty
or administrator
 When asked a question, do not hesitate and maintain
an eye contact
 Prepare some answers to common interview questions
 Tip: You can seek
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start are many job portals, who can guide you and help you crack an
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 Top 10
Interview
Questions &
Answers
Tell me about yourself?
 Start with your Name
 Give your place information
 Education in short
 Job experience if any
 Family details in short

Example:
My name is Shalu Pal. I live in Mumbai. I have done B.E. in
Electrical and MBA in HR. I have 2 years experience in HR and I
have husband in my family in Mumbai.
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 Why do you want to work at our
company?
 Tell them what you like
about company
 Relate it to your long-term
career goals

For Example:
Sir, it is a great privilege for anyone to work in a reputed company like
yours. When I read about your company I found that my skills are
matching your requirements. Where I can showcase my technical skills
to contribute to the company growth.
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 What are your strengths?
 Adaptability
 Hard working
 Honest
 Flexibility
 Optimistic
 Fast decision For Example:
making I am a honest, self motivated and
hardworking girl with positive attitude
 Persistence towards my career and my life.
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 What are your Weakness?
 Straightforward
 Impatient
 Sensitive
 More talkative
 Trust people very quickly
 I can't say no when someone ask
for help
 Take decisions very quickly For Example:
 Gets nervous when talk to I can't say no when someone ask
strangers for help and I am a bit lazy about
 To speak lie is difficult for me . which I am not interested.
 I am a bit lazy about which I am
not interested
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 Why should I hire you?
 Share your Knowledge
 Work experience
 Skills related to job
 Career Goal

Examples:
 Sir, as I am a fresher, I have theoretical knowledge but I can do hard work for
my organization. And I will put all my efforts for the good progress of
organization. Being punctual and sincere, I can finish the work given to me
on time and try my best to fulfill all the needs of company from me.
 With reference to my work experience, I Satisfy all the requirement for this
job. I am sincere with my work & would never let you down in anyway. I
promise you will never regret for the decision to appoint me in your
organization.
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 Tell me what you know about
this company?
 Study about the company in details
 Do the background work about new
projects
 Know the names of their owners and
partners
 Research about the company current issues
 Update your knowledge about their
competitors

For Example:
It is one of the best fastest growing company in India. The work environment of
the company is very good. People feel proud to be part of the company as
company provides full support to their employees in professional front It has
many branches across the world so I have good opportunity to show my talent.
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Why are you looking for a job
change?
 Thanks to previous
Organization
 Explain what you learn from
past job experience
 Share your reason for job
change
 Relate to career goals

Example:
I am thankful to my previous organization because I have learnt a lot of things
from there. According to me changes are necessary for everyone to enhance
your skills, knowledge and for personal growth and financial growth. Your
organization is the good platform where I can learn more.
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What are your salary requirements?
 Never share your salary requirement as a
fresher
 Experience candidate can share their
expected salary
 Always say as per the company norms for
the job
Example:
• I am a fresher. Salary is not first priority for me. This is a big platform to start my career
and I also want to improve my knowledge and skill and gain experience. So I expect a
considerable of salary according to my ability and your company's norms which will fulfill
my economical needs.
• I have 7 yrs of experience in HR field. My current CTC is 6 lpa Salary has never been a
big issues for me. Still I am expecting salary as company's norms as per my designation
and my qualification and experience which can help me to maintain the standard of
level of my personal and economical needs.
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 What are your career goals?

 Short term goal

 Long term goal

Example:
My short term goal is to get a job in reputed company where I
can utilize my skills and improve my career path. My long term
goal is to be in respectable position in that organization.
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 Finally, do you have any
questions to ask me?
 Express thanks
 Salary structure
 Job Timings
 Job Location
 Overtime allowance
 Training Period
 Transport Facility
Example:
Thank you for giving this opportunity. Sir I would like to know about
the job timings and transport facility and what will be the job
location and salary scale for this job in your organization?
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