Interview Skills

Presentation By:

Syed Farjad Ali Shah & Ziaullah Khan.COMSATS INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ATTOCK CAMPUS, PAKISTAN.

Interview Skills Interview = A meeting with an

objective

Employer’s objective

Yours Objective

Before the interview

Know yourself Be able to articulate YOUR

Skills Values Interests Abilities Long term plans

Be able to give examples of them Find out your strengths and weaknesses.

Before the interviewKnow the Company and Position

• Visit Company Website

• Meet employees

• Qualification & Experience for job.

Before the interviewKnow your CV

RehearsePractice

tape recorder mirror video camera friends, family

Before the interviewDress Properly

• Be neat and clean from top to bottom.

• Little or no perfume.

Before the interviewKnow some questions & answers

Location of the interview

During the interview

2 Important Words

Positive

Enthusiastic

During the interviewFirst Impressions.

• First impressions count!• Be prompt. Arrive 15 minutes early.• Shake hands (before and after the

interview).• Remain standing until you are asked to sit.

During the interview

Watch the Body Language• Dress appropriately • Entrance, introductions & handshake• Shake the interviewers hand with a

firm handshake• Smile and make eye contact• Be aware of own movements

During the interviewAnswering questions

• Don’t state any no’s or negatives.

• LISTEN.

• Be Honest and Truthful.

• React to interviewer.

During the interview

STAR Response◦S - situation◦T - task◦A - action◦R - result

During the interview

Ask your Questions.• Training programs.

• Career development opportunities

• Types of projects & responsibilities

What creates a bad impressionPoor personal appearanceNegative attitude –using excusesLack of interest and enthusiasmLack of preparationOver emphasis on

money/rewardsLack of career plan

After the interviewReview own performance

Sending a thank-you note

Expect to hear within 7-10 work days

Thank You!