This is a basic presentation which guides freshers and your grads to be prepared better for attending their interviews.A simple, yet a useful format which can help job seekers to cohesively guide through.

1. Interview skills
What are the requisites?

2. In the Job Interview
The spotlight is on
YOU!

3. The first impression
You have only one chance
to make it!

4. When does the first
impression begin?
On first contact, be it
in person
by letter
by e-mail or
by phone

5. Research shows opinions of the
people we meet is formed within 7
SECONDS!
What does this
tell us?

6. It tells that
•We need to make an excellent first impression
in the opportunity given
•For that a good preparation is required before
attending interviews

7. Now lets see how one can prepare for the interviews:
Ask yourself the following questions
• Do I have the proper skills?
• Is this the type of work I like?
• Am I familiar with the type of work functions the prospective
employer does?.
• Are there opportunities for advancement?

8. The Interview
•Inter - between
•View - two
people looking
at each other

9. How to prepare for your Interviews?
Preparation of self holds the key!
To reply for the primary question “TMAY”?!
For giving a perfect reply to the question TMAY-the mother of all
questions!!
Your reply should be impressive in the time available and remember that it
is the time to position you favourably in the mionds of the interviewer

10. For that one needs to map the top three
competencies
Academic
competencies
Extra academic
competencies
Personal
Competencies

11. What are my academic competencies?
• Prepare yourself for putting your thoughts in a chronological order
• Your competencies in education
• Knowledge enhancement
• Progress you had shown across the levels of learnings

12. What are my extra academic competencies
What are they ?
• Proficiency in learning and skill development-Which are close to your
core area of learning and as well associated skill development areas
• Certifications from learning platform of NPTEL , SWAYAM, ED Ex,
Coursera, Udemy, etc.’
Why to do ?
• As these will impress the employer that you run that extra mile to find
opportunities to equip yourself with the developments happening
around

13. My Personal Competencies!
What ?
• The qualities which make you the apt find , may use some words like..
• Enthusiastic and Cheerful,
• Team player,
• Proactive,
• Approachable,
• Dynamic

14. Flexible
People who are flexible can better adapt to challenges on jobs and take on more responsibilities, your
workplace is constantly changing, and you must hone old skills and adopt new ones to change with it.
Committed
Stress that you are committed to companies you interview with. Most companies don't hire workers for short-term
stints. They want you to be dedicated to your job and eventually advance into higher level positions. Employers
prefer keeping turnover down.
Competent
A competent employee is one who fully understands his job and can contribute to a company's success. You can
best demonstrate competence during interviews by relating your experience to that of available jobs.
Recognized
During an interview, you might preface comments about results, awards or achievements by saying you've been
recognized for exceptional work in your education, sports, etc. Employers like candidates who were considered
stars, according to "Business News Daily.“
Impactful
Employers want to know you've made an impact in past, whether you achieved high grades.familiar with ls

15. Do’s
•Sell yourself and your skills.
•Be sincere and enthusiastic.
•Use a sense of humor.
•Let the employer know you want to
work.

16. Don’ts
• Don’t talk negatively about your institution, projects etc.
• Don’t over blow on what you’ve done.
• Don’t specify a salary…Handle with care!

17. May be..
This would be the most ideal one!!
To practice and see if..
It is possible for you to “take charge” of the interview by
volunteering information you want the interviewer to know.
For that need not have to be over-bearing; tell the information you
want known about yourself, emphasizing your education and
experience.

18. It could..
• Finding the right match is something that both you and the
interviewer are trying to do.
• Think about how you would change your interview answers
• If you don’t get the job, keep trying.

19. Weigh your options--
Make a list of pros
and cons.
Could the job offered lead to another position you prefer later on?
If you don’t get the job,
don’t give up!

20. Few tips!