Interview Techniques

Mr. A. B. Shinde
Assistant Professor,
Electronics Engineering,
PVPIT, Budhgaon, Sangli

Objectives (Agenda)
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Interview Techniques Mr. A. B. Shinde
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• RESUME writing
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• Aptitude test
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• Group Discussion
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• Facing Interview

Resume Writing
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Resume
• Bio-Data: It’s a summery of Biological Information like DOB, gender,
height, weight, religion, relatives etc… (One page)
• Resume: It’s a summery of short personal information, educational
details, skills, and employment when applying for new job. (Max. two
pages)
• CV (Curriculum Vitae): It is more detailed than RESUME. It should
have details like personal information, educational qualification, skills,
professional experience etc… (could be more than couple of pages)
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Resume
• Its important that you get your point across
▫ Achievement
▫ Qualities
▫ Attitude
▫ Education
• All the things that you want to showcase
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Your resume get processed
only in 30 seconds

Resume… Essential parts
• Resume must contain…
• Contact details
• Career Objective
• Personal information
• Educational qualifications
• Computer Knowledge
• Certification courses (if any)
• Co-Curricular activities
• Extra-curricular activities
• Hobbies
• References
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Resume… Heading
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Mr. Ambadas Balu Shinde
Subhadra Bungalow,
Onkar Colony, New York,
Mobile: +91 9876543210
Subhadra Bungalow,
Mobile: +91 9876543210
Subhadra Bungalow,
Mobile: +91 9876543210

Resume… Objectives
• A resume objective is a statement of your goals for employment,
typically listed at the top of your resume.
• A resume objective is typically one or two sentences long.
• A resume objective might also include where you have been, and where
you want to go in your career.
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Resume… Sample Objectives
• Manager Level:
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational
skills and ability to work well with people.
• Core Field:
Seeking a position at XYZ Company where I can implement my award-
winning educational skills and contribute in the research and
development to feel the satisfaction of success.
• Sales Person:
Looking for a position where I can integrate strategies to develop and
expand existing customer sales, brand and product evolution.
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Resume… Personal information
• Name : Mr. Ambadas Balu Shinde
• Date of Birth : DD/MM/YYYY
• Languages Known : abc, pqr, xyz, uvw
• Address : xyz, abc, Maharashtra - 416111
• Contact Number : +91 9876543210
• E-mail ID : xxxxxxx.yyyy@gmail.com
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Resume… Qualification
Degree/
Examination
University / Board Year of
Passing
Class
M.E. (E & Tc)
Shivaji University,
Kolhapur
July 2011 Ist Class
B.E. (Electronics)
Shivaji University,
Kolhapur
July 2005
Ist Class with
Distinction
Diploma
(Industrial
Electronics)
Government
Polytechnic, Kolhapur
May 2001
Ist Class with
Distinction
H. S. C. Kolhapur March 1998 Ist Class
S. S. C. Kolhapur March 1996 Ist Class
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Never mention the percentage in educational qualification table

Resume… Computer Knowledge
• Add the computer knowledge details like…
• MSCIT
• C / C++ programming etc…
• If you have completed any certification courses of computer HW / SW…
add them here
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Resume… Co-Curricular activities
• Achievements in technical competitions like
• Project Work
• Awards won in project competition
• Paper presentation competitions
• Worked as coordinator for technical event
• Special achievements during study like…
▫ Stood first in class with 85.02 % in SY
▫ Secured first rank in university etc…
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Resume… Extra-curricular activities
• Achievements in non-technical events
• Contribution in the social activities
• Drawing, Painting, Photography
• Active member of cultural committee for the event “______”
• Achievements in sports like
▫ National level
▫ State level
▫ Zonal, Inter-Zonal level etc…
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Resume… Hobbies
• Mention only 2 – 3 hobbies…
• If your hobby is READING HISTORICAL NOVELS, then you should be
able to tell their names, authors and moral of novel
• If your hobby is VISITING NEW PLACES… then 2 – 3 places with what
is best about that places etc…
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Aptitude Test
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Aptitude Test
• Aptitude Test is designed to determine a person's ability in a particular
skill or field of knowledge.
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• Aptitude Test is conducted for Short-listing
form huge number

Aptitude Test
• Aptitude Test may have following sections…
• Logical Reasoning: Ability to come to a logical conclusion
• Non verbal Reasoning: Ability to discover patterns in abstract data and
to extrapolate these logical patterns in order to make the right choice.
• Verbal Reasoning: Ability to analyse and understand written
information
• Numerical Reasoning: Ability to work with numbers.
• Spatial Reasoning: Ability to manipulate two dimensional objects into
three dimensional objects is assessed (Rarely)
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Group Discussion
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Our Problem with GD
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What we know
What we speak

GD… Basics
• A GD is a methodology used by an organization to test whether the
candidate has certain personality qualities and/or skills that it
desires in their members.
• In this methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a
situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked
to discuss it among themselves for 08 -10 minutes.
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GD… Why
• The Group discussion tests how you function/interact as a part of a
team.
• The GD is to check …
• How you behave, participate and contribute in a group.
• How much importance do you give to the group objective as well as
your own,
• How well do you listen to viewpoints of others and
• How open-minded are you in accepting views contrary to your own.
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GD… Points to Remember
• A GD is a formal occasion where argument is to avoid.
• A GD is not a debating stage.
• Language should be simple, direct and straight forward
• Don't interrupt a speaker when the session is on
• Maintain rapport with fellow participants
• Communicate with each and every candidate present
• Don’t try to convince the judge with your arguments… keep
discussing in a group
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Afraid of GDs: Try the following
• Observe
▫ Attend seminars and tutorials: Notice what others do.
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• Ask yourself:
• How other students make comments?
• How they ask questions?
• How they disagree with or support arguments?
• What special phrases they use to show politeness on disagreement?
• How they signal to interrupt, ask a question or make a point?

GD… Etiquette
• Do:
• Speak pleasantly and politely to the group.
• Respect the contribution of every speaker.
• Remember that a discussion is not an argument.
• Learn to disagree politely.
• Think about your contribution before you speak.
• Try to stick to the discussion topic.
• Don't introduce irrelevant information.
• Be aware of your body language when you are speaking.
• Agree with and acknowledge what you find interesting.
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GD… Etiquette
• Don't :
• Lose your temper
(A discussion is not an argument.)
• Shout.
(Use a moderate tone and medium pitch.)
• Use too many gestures when you speak.
(Gestures like finger pointing and table thumping can appear aggressive)
• Dominate the discussion.
(Confident speakers should allow quieter students a chance to contribute.)
• Interrupt.
(Wait for a speaker to finish what they are saying before you speak)
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GD… Tips
• Initiating a GD is a high profit-high loss strategy.
• When you initiate a GD, you grab the attention of the examiner.
• But, if you initiate a GD and quote wrong facts, the damage might be
irreparable.
• If you initiate a GD perfectly but don't speak much after that, it gives the
impression that you started the GD for the sake of starting.
• When you start a GD, you are responsible for putting it into the right
perspective or framework. So initiate only if you have in-depth
knowledge about the topic.
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GD… Common Mistakes
• Deviate from the subject.
• Lose objectivity and make personal attacks.
• Evaluation is based on quality, and not on quantity.
Your contribution must be relevant.
• False starts leads to wrong discussion.
• Improper body language.
• Wrong tone of voice.
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Interview
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Interview…
• A meeting of minimum two experts & candidate
• Arranged to examine the suitability of the candidate
• Tested for subject knowledge, skills and desired behavior
• Interviewer Look for:
▫ Your Self Confidence, Interpersonal Skills & Honesty
• Remember, Interview is just for 8 – 10 minutes…
-- Give your best Performance
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Before the Interview…
• Know the Employer:
• Prepare to demonstrate your knowledge
of the profession and the company
• Prepare to give reasons for your interest
in working in that profession/company
• Develop questions in advance to ask
about the job/organization
• Refer to company website for more
details…
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Before the Interview…
• Know Yourself:
• Skills that will make you most suitable candidate for this JOB/POSITION
• Educational background and how it relates to the position and the
employer
• Work experience
• Abilities
• Body Language
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Interview… Preparation
• Situational Knowledge
▫ Where/When the interview takes place
▫ Arrive minimum 20 minutes early
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• Physical Preparation
▫ Get plenty of rest and look pleasant
▫ Dress for success (normally wear formals)
• Mental Preparation
▫ Knowledge of company
• Written Preparation
▫ Take extra resumes, photographs & references, etc.
▫ Ask questions

Interview… Preparation
• General Dress Guidelines:
• Clean and well-pressed clothes
• Clean-shaven or neatly trimmed hair
• Conceal tattoos
• Clean nails
• Don’t smoke prior or chew gum during interview
• Turn off your cell phone
• Black Shoes with Socks
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Interview… Preparation (Boys)
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Interview… Preparation (Girls)
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Types of Interviews
• Basic/traditional interview
• Telephone interview
• Group interview
• Interview during a meal or social occasion
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Interview Process… 5 Stages
1. Icebreaker
▫ Greetings (Wish Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening)
▫ First Impressions
▫ Small talk
2. Personal Qualifications and Interest in Position
▫ Abilities, Skills, and Work Experience
▫ Accomplishments and Activities
▫ Goals
3. Organization and Position
- Employer may test your knowledge of the company.
“Why do you want to work for this company/department?”
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Interview Process… 5 Stages
3. Organization and Position
- Other general questions regarding the company or the job.
“What is your geographic preference?”
“Are you willing to relocate?”
4. Candidate Questions
▫ Your chance to ask questions about job
“What type of on the job training do you provide?”
“What makes your company different from its competitors?”
5. Close and Follow-Up
▫ Thank the interview for their time
(Thank Sir once and separate for Madam after Interview)
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Participate in Interview
• Be honest and give complete answers
• Be positive about yourself and past experiences
• Avoid one or two word responses
• Give concrete examples
• Listen properly to the questions to avoid misunderstanding
• Limit responses to 30 seconds
• Emphasize what you have to offer the company
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Participate in Interview
• 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
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Common Interview Questions…
• Tell me about yourself
• What sort of job you are looking for?
• Why do you think you’d be good at this job?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Why did you leave your previous job?
• What do you know about this company?
• Would you accept this job if it were offered to you?
• If you take this job, how long would you stay?
• How much salary do you expect?
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Finishing the Interview…
Don’t offer handshake, unless the interviewer offers to you…
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Proper Handshake Improper Handshake
One & half Stroke during
Handshake with Gents
Only One Stroke during
Handshake with Ladies

Interviewing is a Skill…
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Queries are Most Welcome…

shindesir.pvp@gmail.com
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