Business Communication

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At the time of interview the interviewer must consider the following points:
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A relaxed atmosphere can be created by interviewer having a brief conversation unrelated
to the interview and by using the candidate’s name.
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Friendly responses to what the candidate says make the candidate comfortable and
encourage him to speak.
3.
A candidate must never be humiliated even if it is obvious that he is unsuitable.
4.
If the interviewer conducted a stress interview than after the interview candidate should be
told that it was stress interviewing and that he need not feel anxious about it.
5.
Leave taking must be pleasant and sociable, with response to the candidate’s wishing.
3.5.4
Interview Do’s and Don’ts
With the requirements of the position in mind, the interviewer will search for your strong and weak
points and evaluate your intellect and the abilities that you have developed as a result of your
education and past experience. They will also be interested in personal characteristics such as your
motivation and the way you present yourself.
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DO follow the interviewer’s leads and prompts, reading whether your answer is going to be
too long or if further information is required to explain on a point made.
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DO make sure that you highlight your strengths to the interviewer in a factual, sincere
manner. Provide specific examples of your abilities that demonstrate positive outcomes or
achievements.
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DO realise that the interviewer will ask you questions about your skills that relate to the
selection criteria or the requirements of the position. If the position requires technical or
special knowledge, you can expect to be asked a question that involves applying theory to
solve a problem.
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DO make sure you leave the impression that you are more interested in the activities
involved in the job than the promotional opportunities or benefits that the organization may
offer.
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DO always indicate your interest in the job for which you’re being interviewed. Never close
the door on an opportunity. It is better to be offered the position so you can consider it in
relation to other jobs for which you are applying than to not have a choice.
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