1. G .H. PATEL COLLEGE OF
ENGG. & TECHNOLOGY
Presented By : Rutuj
Langalia
Enrollment No. :
120110116060
Subject : Communication
Skills

2. INTERVIEWING
SKILLS

3.  Don’t prepare
 Dress inappropriately
 Poor communication skills
 Cell phone goes off
 Talk too much
 Don’t talk enough
 Fuzzy facts
 Give the wrong answer
 Badmouthing past employers
 Forget to follow up
TOP 10 INTERVIEWING BLUNDERS!

4. PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW
Research the company
 Check the website and ask around
Update your paperwork
 Most recent employment and education
 Bring several copies to the interview
Anticipate and practice interview questions

5. COMMONLY ASKED JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Why do you want to work for our company?
What are your future career plans?
Tell me something about yourself.
Why did you choose this particular field of work?
Describe a past work situation where you encountered a
problem and describe how you solved it.

6. SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES

7. DRESS FOR INTERVIEW SUCCESS
Attire is determined for the job for which you’re applying
General Dress Guidelines:
 Clean and well-pressed clothes
 Clean-shaven or neatly trimmed hair
 Conceal piercings and tattoos
 Subtle fragrances only
 Clean nails
 Don’t smoke prior or chew gum during
 Turn off your cell phone

8. PARTICIPATE IN YOUR INTERVIEW
 Be honest and give complete answers
 Be positive about yourself
and past experiences
 Avoid one or two word responses
 Give concrete examples
 Paraphrase the question to avoid misunderstanding
 Limit responses to 30 seconds
 Emphasize what you have to offer the company

9. PARTICIPATE IN YOUR INTERVIEW Respond positively to questions about weaknesses
 Use positive nonverbal communication
 Sit up and lean forward
 Make eye contact and smile
 Avoid crossed arms and legs
 Use head nods and attentive facial expressions
 Ask questions and show interest in the company
 Avoid questions about salary, benefits, and vacation
 Express thanks and find out when a decision will be made

10. THANK YOU