Submitted to: Sir Mansoor Ahmed
BBA 25-b
Business Communication
* What is Interview?
The interview is the opportunity where you can describe your experiences and skills and can get an idea of what is happening with the company. During an interview, an employer’s goal is to gather additional information about you that is not provided in your resume and cover letter. They will attempt to find out what motivates you, how well you communicate and if you are a leader or a follower. The interview is a two-way process. You evaluate the employer while he/she evaluates you.
An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be well prepared.
The employer is looking for what you can offer the company: your talents, your skills, your knowledge, your energy. * TYPES OF INTERVIEW: 1. Phone Interview. 2. Panel interview. 3. Face-to-face interview.
1. Phone Interview: One interviewer on candidate. Typically without visual connection. 2. Panel Interview: Three or more experts sit across a table from the candidate. 3. Face-to-Face Interviews: One interviewer one candidate. Informal in nature less distance between interviewer and candidate less stressful and relaxed environment compared to panel interview.
* During an interview Employers Evaluate: 1. Self Confidence – you should be confident while appearing for interview. 2. Interpersonal skills –listen attentively and answer to the questions asked by the interviewer 3. Honesty – While answering in the interview, even if you don’t know the answer for certain question, be honest in answer to the interviewer.
* Non- verbal or Body Language: 1. Posture: Square your shoulder to your audience. This makes you seem open and approachable. It also helps you feel more centered. 2. Make eye contact when you speak, but avoid continuous staring 3. Don’t use too many hand movements and frequent