Interview Preparation Tutorial

Interview Preparation Tutorial

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Get Ready for Interview

Do you know what questions are asked in an interview? Do you know how you should answer the questions? As you prepare to get a job, it is important to understand your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for the interview. The following videos will help you understand why companies conduct interviews; learn common questions asked in an interview and how to answer the questions confidently.

I am afraid to go for interview

You may be afraid to go for an interview because you may be worried that they will reject you. Watch the following video to gain a deeper understanding about the objectives of an interview from the company’s perspective. This will make you feel comfortable and in fact you may be excited to go to an interview and learn more about what jobs are a better match for you. You will also understand yourself which is critical for success.

Introduction to Interview Preparation

Watch this video to understand that companies are looking for candidates with the right skills and attitude for the job.

I have gone for many interviews but have failed though I have good education.

Interview is not about failure or success – it’s a learning process. If you don’t get through the interview, find out the reasons. Maybe you have to improve your skills. If your attitude does not match the job, you have to reflect and decide the type of job you are looking for and learn the attitude required.

Protection Not Rejection

Watch this video to understand that if you did not get a job, you may be protected from getting the wrong job which will make you unhappy.

Understanding Reality of the Job

Watch this video to understand that every job requires specific skills and attitude. When you learn more about the skills and attitude you have, you can apply for jobs that suit you.

Knowing your Job Profile

Can everyone become a doctor? Teacher? Soldier? Every job has different requirements. When you know more about the job, you can be more prepared in the interview. Watch this video to understand the importance to knowing about your job profile.

I don’t know what job I want. Can I still go for an interview?

No. If you do not know which job you want and what your career goals are, how will you get ready for that job? When you have a goal for yourself, you can work towards it by working hard and learning continuously. One of ways to motivate yourself is by looking up to your role models.

Knowing Yourself Part 1

Watch the video to understand your motivation for getting a job. When you work toward a set goal, it helps you to be focused.

Knowing Yourself Part 2

Watch this video to learn the importance of learning continuously by reading newspapers, books and having regular interaction with different types of people. Also, the importance of reflecting on your strengths and areas of improvement.

I am nervous in an interview. I don’t know how to answer with confidence.

Action gives you confidence. You will get confidence only if you believe in yourself. How you feel about yourself doesn’t depend on your theoretical knowledge. In a job, education and skills will help but more importantly your actions matter because you will be working every day.

Building your confidence

Watch the video to learn how to build your confidence.

How to be a finished product?

Listen to Shanti Raghavan, founder of Enable India talk about the importance of working on improving your skills, building your attitude to be successful in your job.

What should I talk about myself in an interview?

Project work is a great way to get experience. Doing project work helps you discover your skills and improvement areas. It is also a great way to build your social interaction skills. While waiting for a job, do project work to gain experience.

Talking about yourself

Watch the video to learn how to talk about yourself in an interview. You will also learn what information is relevant to share.

I am a fresher. I don’t have work experience. What do I say in the interview?

Project work is a great way to get experience. Doing project work helps you discover your skills and improvement areas. It is also a great way to build your social interaction skills. While waiting for a job, do project work to gain experience.

Impact of volunteering work on interview

Watch the video to learn how project work helped Arjun to answer questions in an interview.

How do I talk about my work experience

Interviewers want to know your work experience to match your skills to the job profile. Giving information about your work experience is important to make sure that your skills match the job you are applying for. Explain your work experience in a logical manner.

Talking about your work experience

Watch the video to learn how to talk about your work experience.

How do I talk about my knowledge and skills

The interviewer will ask about your education to know what concepts you learnt. Show that you have understood the concepts by giving examples. The interviewer wants to know what skills you have and how it will match your job profile.

Talking about your knowledge and skills

Watch the video to learn that you have to share about what you have learned through examples and not by heart answers.

Why should I understand job profile and company

The interviewer may ask you if you have any questions to understand how curious you are about the job you have applied for. When you ask good questions about the company or your job, the interviewer will know you have done homework on the job and company.

Understanding job profile and company

Watch the video to learn the importance to asking the right questions in an interview.

How to answer difficult questions like gaps in education?

In the interview, you want to talk only about the positive points. But, in some cases, there can be questions about gap in education (example, it took you 4 years to complete BCom) or work experience (example, you did not work for 6 months between company 1 and company 2). In this situation, don’t hide any information. Don’t lie.

How to answer difficult questions

Watch the video to learn how to answer gaps in education and work experience.

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