HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF?

In a formal interview NAME

PLACE

QUALIFICATION

FAMILY BACKGROUND

HOBBIES

NAME

Good Morning/Good after noon/Good evening/Hello! My name is ---------./I am -------.

My self---------

Good night, my name is ------

I'd like to introduce myself. I'm------------ .

Right

Wrong

Wrong

Right

PLACE

I am from -------./My home town is

---------------./I am a native

of--------------.

QUALIFICATION

I have graduated from./I have completed my -------------

from---------.

FAMILY BACKGROUND

There are -------- members in my family./I have a family of ---------

There are five members in my family, including me.

Right

Wrong

HOBBIES

My hobbies are----------/My interests are--------/I like to ------------- 

DO NOT FORGET TO SMILE

How to approach if someone is busy?

SAY

" EXCUSE ME”

INTERVIEW

An interview is a sales presentation !!!!!!

So what is the Product ???

Types Of Interviews:

Behavioral Interview: EX : questions asked in Behavioral Interview:

1) "Describe the worst project you worked on.“

2) "What happened the last time you were late with a project?"

Face to Face Interview

1)Most widely used Interviewing Technique

2)Direct meeting between interviewer and interviewee

3)Personal Communication can be possible

4)More and accurate information can be obtained

Here the job applicant is given a question, situation, problem or challenge and asked to resolve the situation.used mostly by management consulting

firms and investment bank

Case Interview:

Stress Interview

Here the employer wants to keep the candidate off balance. The main purpose of this interview is to find out how Candidate handles “STRESS”

It involves : Interviewer behaving in hostile manner. Such as:• Not making eye contact• Interrupting• Turn his back• Taking phone calls during interview• Making to wait for longer periods.etc.

Tips Regarding Attire (Women)

A suit or dress is preferable The amount of jewelry should be

minimized Make-up should be light Avoid perfumes and scented powders

DO’s Wear a conservative tie NOTE: Tip of the tie should

sit slightly above the belt buckle

Be clean shaven Wear safe colors e.g. Navy

Blue, White, Grey, Black and other solid colors

Tips Regarding Attire (Men)

Contd.

DON’Ts• Wear white socksTIP: Try to match socks with belt • Wear a tie that is too wide or

too narrow

First Impressions

• “You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression”

• Employers start judging you before you can even say hello. They judge you based on how you look and what you are wearing. So if you really want the job do your homework!

SHOES POLISH and SHINE

your shoes! Always wear socks

TIP: Make sure socks are

high enough to cover skin when sitting down

You should be able to walk comfortably in your shoes i.e. Heels should not be too high

LADIES should stay away from chunky, platform, or knee high boots.

NEVER wear open toe shoes!

ACCESSORIESDO’s• Bring a pen• Bring a pad of

paper• Bring a

briefcase (optional)

• Bring 2 copies of resume

DON’Ts• Wear too much

jewelry (e.g. too many rings, necklaces, bracelets)

• NO pagers and cellular phones

• Carry big, bulky bags

• Wear hats, baseball caps

PERSONAL HYGIENE

• ALWAYS take a shower before the interview • Brush your teeth before the interview• Don’t chew gum, eat a breath mint instead• Don’t wear heavy smelling perfumes/cologne, it

may irritate the interviewer• Have clean finger nails and hands• Stay away from nail polish if

possible, especially brightly colored ones (e.g. synthetic nails)

Telephone Etiquette

Identify yourself and your company. Ask the person if he or she has time

to talk. Make calls during normal business

hours. Return calls the same day.

Contd.

Never put someone on hold without asking permission.

Don’t do other work while on the phone

Be courteous of others when screening calls.

General Do’s and Don’ts

Outline points you want to make prior to placing a call.

If your party is not there, leave a brief message and request a telephone appointment.

If your party answers, identify yourself, stick to your outline and thank the person at the end of the call.

Standard Interview Questions• Would you tell me about yourself?• What is your greatest strength?• What is your greatest weakness?• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?• What about this position do you find most

appealing?• Why do you want to work for our

company?• Why should we hire you?