Effective Interview Skills

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What market needs

Objective (What is the objective / purpose of the position?) Education (Desired education level for the position?) Academic Professional Work experiences (what type of experience should the position holder have?)

What market needs

Competencies Professional - (Areas of work - Specialization required) Personal - (Interpersonal Skills) Computer skills Responsibilities (Key duties / responsibilities of the position)

What market needs

Processes Ownership Main output for which the position is responsible Where this position participates Other Skills Presentation Skills Communication Skills Analytical Skills

What HR mangers look for:

1. Presentation and Manner 2. Attitude, Stability, and Maturity 3. Communication 4. Motivation and Ambition 5. Leadership Potential 6. Problem Solving Skills 7. Business Understanding and Interest
(Relevant to the position interviewed for)

8. General interests

1. Presentation and Manner

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 First Impression, General appearance, Confidence,

Posture,
Cleanliness.

Positive Indicators
Neat and clean formal business clothes General cleanliness, trimmed facial hair Upright posture, agility, enthusiasm, pleasantness

Negative Indicators
Casual clothes, denim jeans, stained or soiled Soiled, dirty or unkempt appearance Drooping or sluggish posture

2. Attitude, Stability, & Maturity

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Sense of responsibility, Attitude towards work, society and family, Self discipline, Work ethics, Friction with previous employers, peers, colleagues, Frequency in job change, Relationships with friends, peers.

Positive Indicators Builds positive relationships with people Seeks to understand expectations Tactful and diplomatic Maintains relationships in difficult situations Negative indicators Difficulty in building relationships Inappropriate handling of problems Emotional and erratic Insensitive to others

3. Communication

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Expression and Clarity of thought, Concise manner, Listening skills, Understanding and Responding to questions.

Positive Indicators Communicates clearly and concisely Appears friendly and personable Shares information Listens and responds appropriately to questions asked Comes across as relaxed & easy to talk to Negative indicators Hesitant in speech, lacks clarity, inappropriately brief response Strays from the point Doesnt answer the question

4. Motivation and Ambition

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Self-direction, Energy in work, attitude and clarity about future goals and direction, Areas of interest and candidates effort towards achieving goals.

Positive Indicators Clear understanding about personal career & goals Plans a strategy towards achieving desired results Aware about personal strengths & shortcomings Works towards self development Negative indicators Confused and unclear in personal goals Haphazard and irrelevant goals Indecisive

5. Leadership Potential

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Previous leadership experience, Degree of assertiveness, Confidence level, Ability to motivate others, Sincere effort to reach mutually agreed and workable goals, Empathy with others.

Positive Indicators Has experience of leading others Has experience of working actively in groups Demonstrates ability to motivate and support Manages own time effectively Looks for evidence to substantiate personal opinion and views Achievements as a leader Negative indicators No experience of sharing information with others or team work Lack of understanding about team shared goals Lacks planning / organisation Doesnt show interest in others view Insecure about own opinions and views

6. Problem Solving Skills

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Analytical abilities, Articulation and organisation of thought, Mental alertness, Grasp of ideas, Problem solving ability.

Positive Indicators Provides considered answers in tackling questions Demonstrates sound judgment and reasoning Gives examples of analyzing and resolving problems Comes up with lateral solutions to problems Describes situations of his/her good decisions Negative indicators Is not logical, structured and coherent in describing problems Does not demonstrate a logical and consistent approach Does not tackle problems at an early stage Does not anticipate issues Prefers to refer problems to others over taking self initiative

7. Business Understanding and Interest

(Relevant to the position interviewed for)

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Basic understanding and requirements of the task, Previous achievements in the area, Future development plans.

Positive Indicators Demonstrates interest and understanding of business Demonstrates understanding of the industry Keen interest in general business and financial issues Speaks enthusiastically about studies and previous jobs Negative indicators No understanding of the Industry and role of the professional Does not demonstrate understanding of wider business factors Lacks understanding of how a company operates Lack of interest in general business and financial issues

8. General Interests

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Participation in extra curricular activities, Active pursuit in hobbies, Attitude towards life in general.

Positive Indicators Physically maintains his/her self Active in social and/or public events Constructive and intellectual hobbies Has a positive attitude towards self, society and life Negative indicators Apparently physically unfit Remorseful towards self society and life Lacks interest in any activity

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By: Adnan (CiteHR Member) PAKISTAN Contact: HotDesire@Gmail.Com