Interview Handouts

GRC 512 Presentation Date: 2/1/2013
Presentation Title: The interview.
The Interview is in the third Stage of the recruitment Cycle
The interview consists of 2 parties:
a.i.1. Interviewee – Candidate
a.i.2. Interviewer - Employer
The Candidate will have to prepare for 3 stages:
Stage 1: preparations before the interview
When to Start
What are they looking for
Know the Type
What they NEED
Gathering Information
Study the organization
Get Extra info. from Others
What they NEED
Preparing
Analyze your strengths / weakness
Prepare your competencies: Adapt your skills as closely to the company’s needs as possible
Prepare for the difficult questions
What have you learned from your past work experiences?
Mock interviews
Stage 2: Things to take care while preforming the interview
First Impression Matters
Be before time (5 to 10 minutes)
Appropriate Dress :Formal , Comfortable
Be confident
Show you have made effort.
Emphasize the positive sides of your personality
Use Power words.
Have your body language
Don’t forget to be yourself, looking natural and feeling confident is your best asset
Stage 3: How to close the interview
How has the job vacancy arisen?
How will my performance be measured?
Ask About Next Steps (Before You Leave the Interview)
Send a Thank-you Note Immediately After the Interview

The interviewer (The Employer) also has some preparation to do
Stage 1: preparations before the interview
Prepare Interview Questions the deals with competencies
Use interview forms information about company, job and benefits
Time Venue (Room, time, material)
Stage 2: Things to take care while preforming the interview
Introduction:
Name and position - Your business card.
Summary about the company
Time available
Purpose (describing aim and format of the interview)
Notes (do not apologize for taking them, but mention you will do so);
Questions: how and when you will deal with questions from the candidate;
Ground