Facing an interview
What is an interview ?
An interview is an interaction or interpersonal communication between two persons or between one person and a small group. It involves speaking and listening. It is to accomplish a task.
What are the different types of interviews ?
- Job interview
- Admission interview
- Counselling interview
- Disciplinary interview
- Personal appraisal interview
Admission interview
It is a formal affair. The candidates are selected on the basis of their marks. The decision to admit them is already taken. So, this interview is just a simple interaction.
Performance appraisal interview
It is held to assess the performance of an employee in a Company, at the time of his promotion.
Counselling interview
It is conducted for employees and students, to find ut their personal problems.
Disciplinary interview
It is conducted for employers and students who misbehave. It is like a warning to them.
Job interview
It is conducted to find out the suitability of a candidate for a particular job. The job applicants are screened for the interview, according to the number of vacancies. To clear this interview successfully, a candidate has to follow these steps.
- He has to collect information about the organisation
- He has to find out the nature of the job
- He has to refresh his knowledge to reading
An interview is not just a question-answer session. The interviewer wants to find out the,
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Knowledge of the subject
- Loyalty and
- Dedication of the candidate
How to appear for an interview ?
At the time of the interview, the interviewer must keep certain points in mind and act accordingly.
- Be punctual. Report at the venue of the interview half an hour before the given time.
- If your late, try to inform the concerned office.
- Be polite to everyone you meet before and after the interviews.
- Be smart and pleasant in appearance.
- Be well dressed and well groomed. Your clothes must look neither too casual nor conspicuously formal.
- Your dress must be clean and ironed.
- Your footwear should feel comfortable and be polished.
- Women interviewers should wear minimum jewellery.
- While entering room, avoid stooping shouklders and rounded neck.
- Walk into the room with your back straight and maintain the posture while sitting down.
- Once entering greet all with a smile.
- Thank hem for offering a seat for you to sit.
- Maintain the eye contact and smile till the interview gets over.
- Never show your tiredness nor fear nor anger nor dissatisfaction on your face.
- Be cheerful and confident.
- Don't lose your temper when the interviewers question irritates you.
- Be attentive. Be in tune with the interviewer's needs and wants.
- Do not put your hands in your pocket.
- Be enthusiastic.