I/11 B.

TECH
Communicative English
Lab Manual
List of Topics:
1. Communication Skills & JAM
2. Role Play or Conversational Practice
3. Resume Writing, Cover letter, SOP
4. Group Discussions-methods & practice
5 PPT Presentations/ Poster Presentation
6. Interviews Skills
1.Communication skills & Just a Minute Sessions
Communication is the key to success. Not every individual that you meet in life will be good at communication. Anyone
and everyone can deliver prepared speeches, but that is not how you should be judging an individual’s communication
skills. The real test lies in surprises. Today, the most trending communication gauge is the JAM session. In this article,
we will be taking a deep look into the meaning of JAM sessions, how an individual can excel in the JAM sessions, what
benefits an individual generally receives by practicing for the JAM session, and what different topics a speaker can
prepare for the JAM activities
Just a Minute Session
Just A Minute (JAM) Sessions are one-minute impromptu speeches. Here, the speaker is presented with a topic on the
podium and is given 10–30 seconds to think about it and assimilate all their ideas. After the thinking period is over,
the individual is given a minute to express their views on that particular topic.

Some Tips and Tricks to Succeed in the JAM Activities

Always start with a question or quotation − While you are interviewing, keep in mind that you are giving the
interview for the first time, but that the interviewer has seen many candidates similar to you

Try adding your personal experience or some anecdotes in the speech − Always include personal experiences or
anecdotes in your speeches to ensure that you stay in the game until the end. It will give you content to speak about
and something that you are comfortable with as well.

Relate to the topic − We often see speakers drift away from the topic or just speak about half of the topic. Well, this
creates a negative impact on the audience and the evaluators. Always ensure that you are using anecdotes, questions,
or quotations that are relevant to the topic.

• Use hand gestures while speaking − If you have your hands in your pocket, folded in front of you, or behind
your back, it shows that you are nervous and not confident. Always use your hands while speaking. This also puts an
emphasis on the content that you are delivering.
• Avoid filler words − What irritates an audience the most are the filler words that we use while we deliver a
speech. Filler words could be and, uh, um, actually, probably, basically, and some Hinglish words as well. Be mindful
of those as they add negative marks to your portfolio.
• Start reading − The most critical root for success in JAM sessions will be reading. For speaking in the JAM
session, you need content, and this content will be provided to you through books and newspapers.
• Benefits of conducting JAM Session
• Builds Self-Confidence − Being able to deliver quality content in front of an audience without prior preparation will boost your
confidence.
• Improves your oral communication skills − In today's market, communication skills are the most sought-after soft skill. With
good oral communication, you can deliver your ideas and captivate the mind of the listener.
• Helps in time management − JAM sessions are all about time management. If you speak for more than a minute or less than a
minute, it means you were not able to plan your tonality, speed, and content in a proper manner.
• Helps in facing interviews and large audiences − If you can master the JAM session, you should be ready to say goodbye to
stage fright and public speaking issues. JAM is the ultimate test of your speaking skills.
• Helps in developing your presentation skills − Hand gestures, good communication skills, and oral communication all aid in
giving impactful presentations in the corporate world.
• Shows an individual's knowledge − Because you are given the topic only 30 seconds before the JAM session, it helps the
audience gauge the individual's knowledge
Some JAM Activity Topics
• GLOBAL WARMING
• FAVOURITE COLOUR
• FAVOURITE MOVIE
• IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
• TEAM WORK
• COLLEGE DAYS
• IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• CONFIDENCE
• EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA
• TRAFFIC
• CHILD LABOUR
• MY ROLE MODEL
• WOMAN EWPOWERMENT
• Your role model and why
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• The JAM session is really helpful for all corporate workers and students. It is even helpful for people in their
day-to-day activities. It helps individuals address the public and create an impression with their content; after all,
good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.
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2. Role Play or Conversational Practice
• Role play is a speaking activity that involves putting yourself in another person's shoes or in an imaginary situation. It can be used to
teach speaking, social skills, and complex or ambiguous concepts.
• In role play, students:
• Imagine the perspective of a person in a specific role and situation
• Speak and behave as they would imagine or hope
• Put themselves into somebody else's shoes
• Stay in their own shoes but put themselves into an imaginary situation
• Practice a skill by acting out situations
• Choose their roles
• Discuss the situation, choose different alternatives or reactions, and plan a basic scenario
• What is role-play?

Role-play is any speaking activity when you either put yourself into somebody else's shoes, or when you stay in your own shoes but put yourself
into an imaginary situation! Imaginary people - The joy of role-play is that students can 'become' anyone they like for a short time! The
President, the Queen, a millionaire, a pop star ……. the choice is endless! Students can also take on the opinions of someone else. 'For and
Against' debates can be used and the class can be split into those who are expressing views in favor and those who are against the theme.
Imaginary situations Why use role-play?

It is widely agreed that learning takes place when activities are engaging and memorable. Jeremy Harmer advocates the use of role-play for the
following reasons:

It's fun and motivating

Quieter students get the chance to express themselves in a more forthright way

The world of the classroom is broadened to include the outside world - thus offering a much wider range of language opportunities

Prepare for success

Role-play is possible at elementary levels providing the students have been thoroughly prepared. Try to think through the language the students
will need and make sure this language has been presented. Students may need the extra support of having the language on the board. I recently
did a 'lost property office' role-play with elementary adults and we spent time beforehand drilling the structures the students would need to use.

The role of the teacher

Some of the possible teacher roles are:

Facilitator - students may need new language to be 'fed' in by the teacher. If rehearsal time is appropriate the feeding in of new language should
take place at this stage.

Spectator - The teacher watches the role-play and offers comments and advice at the end.

Participant - It is sometimes appropriate to get involved and take part in the role-play yourself.

Bring situations to life

Keep it real and relevant

Try to keep the roles you ask stud Students working in the business world may find it easy to role-play a business meeting with colleagues
visiting from abroad. If you are working with young children, try to exploit their natural ability to 'play'. They are used to acting out a visit to the
shops or preparing food, as that is how they play with their friends.
Feed-in language

As students practice the role-play, they might find that they are stuck for words and phrases. In the practice stage the teacher has a chance to
'feed-in' the appropriate language. This may need the teacher to act as a sort of 'walking dictionary', monitoring the class and offering assistance
as and when necessary. If you are not happy doing this and you feel that the process of finding the new language should offer more student
autonomy, you could have 'time-out' after the practice stage for students to use dictionaries to look up what they need.ents to play as real to life as
possible

Error Correction

There are many ways to correct mistakes when using role-play. It is rarely appropriate for the teacher to jump in and correct every mistake. This
could be incredibly demotivating! Some students do like to be corrected straight after a role-play activity, while the language is still fresh in their
minds.

Self-correction - If you have the equipment to record the role-plays either on audiocassette or on video, students can be given the opportunity to
listen to the dialogue again and reflect on the language used.

Peer-correction - Fellow students may be able to correct some mistakes made by their peers. Students could be asked to listen out for both great
bits of language they'd like to use themselves, and some mistakes they hear. Be careful to keep peer-correction a positive and profitable
experience for all involved.
3. Resume Writing, Cover letter, SOP
What is a Cover Letter?

Cover letter is a letter that goes along with a resume or a CV (traditionally as a cover). In fact, it facilitates us to introduce ourselves in a brief
manner and again highlight the skills that might interest the employer.

Generally, it doesn’t contain information which might not be mentioned in the document that it comes along with. It is important to realize that a
cover letter has no individual identity of its own.

In other words, a cover letter is supposed to accompany a CV or a resume. Moreover, one should write a custom cover letter for each job.
Remember that the length should never exceed a page, the ideal is being half a page.

Tips for writing a cover letter:

• Start with a strong introduction.

State the position you are applying for and explain how you learned about it. Then, briefly introduce yourself and highlight your qualifications.

• Explain why you are a good fit for the job.

Be specific about how your skills and experience match the requirements of the position. Use examples to illustrate your points.

 Focus on your most recent experience and accomplishments.

This is not the place to go into great detail about your entire career. Instead, focus on the most relevant and impressive experiences that you have.
• Proofread your letter carefully.

Before you submit your letter, be sure to proofread it carefully for any errors in grammar or spelling.

Here are some tips for writing a resume:

• Start with a strong summary statement.

This is a brief paragraph that highlights your skills and experience.

• List your work experience in reverse chronological order.

Be sure to include the name of the company, your job title, and the dates you worked there.

• List your education and training.

Be sure to include the name of the school, the degree you earned, and the dates you attended.

• List your skills and abilities.

Be sure to include both hard skills (such as proficiency in software programs) and soft skills (such as communication and teamwork).

• Proofread your resume carefully.

Before you submit your resume, be sure to proofread it carefully for any errors in grammar or spelling.

Here are some tips for writing a statement of purpose (SOP):

• Start with a strong introduction.: State the purpose of your SOP and explain why you are interested in the program.

• Discuss your academic background and experience.: Be sure to highlight any relevant coursework or research experience.

• Explain your research interests and goals.: Be specific about what you hope to study and how your research will contribute to the
field.

• Discuss your writing and communication skills.: Be sure to highlight your ability to write clear and concise prose.

• Proofread your SOP carefully.: Before you submit your SOP, be sure to proofread it carefully for any errors in grammar or spelling.

Here are the six essential steps for writing a cover letter:

1. Do your research:

Before you start writing, take some time to research the company and the position you're applying for. This will help you tailor your letter to the
specific job and show that you're genuinely interested in the company.
2. Strong introduction:

Your introduction should grab the reader's attention and make them want to read more. State your name, the position you're applying for, and
why you're interested in the company. You can also mention how you learned about the position.

3. Highlight your skills and experience:

This is where you can sell yourself and show the reader why you're the best candidate for the job. Be sure to highlight your relevant skills and
experience, and use specific examples to illustrate your points.

4. Explain why you're a good fit:

For this part, you need to explain to the hiring manager why you are the best person for the job. Elaborate on your skills, experience, and how
these can contribute to the company. You can also mention why you are excited about the position and the company.

5. Proofread carefully:

Before you submit your cover letter, be sure to proofread it carefully for any errors in grammar or spelling. A well-written cover letter is free of
errors and typos.

6. Call to action:

Finally, end your cover letter with a call to action. State how you would like to proceed, and ask the reader to contact you for further information.
You can also thank them for their time and consideration.

A MODEL FORMAT OF SOP

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

I am very strongly inclined towards Computer science Engineering and I have always envisioned the world of computer science as a powerful
blend of well-known subsets as well as untapped areas filled with humongous potential to change the world. I have been exposed to the world of
Computer Science Engineering since my childhood so much that I had the earnest desire to become a Computer Science Engineer myself. I had
gone through a National Level Competitive Test for Engineering admissions and secured a place in Computer Science Engineering Branch at
-------------- College of Engineering, ---------------, Fondly known as -------------

I have achieved steady success throughout my academics and I am confident that this pattern will continue during the graduate study as well. I
have consistently been among the best- performing students in my school. I scored ---------(GPA) in Secondary School Certificate Examination
and an aggregate of ----------% in Intermediate (Pre-University Studies). I have also achieved -------% in -------- College of Engineering.

Signature

(Name: --------------------------)

4. Group Discussions-methods & practice

Here are some tips for preparing for and conducting a group discussion:
Practice: Practice speaking and reasoning skills.

Body language: Consider your body language.

Listening: Practice active listening.

Ground rules: Establish ground rules, such as treating everyone with respect, no interrupting, and being succinct.

Topic: Explain the topic and ask an open-ended question to begin the conversation.

Eye contact: Maintain eye contact with as many people as possible.

Time: Provide sufficient time and space for participants to gather their thoughts and contribute to discussions.

Here are some other tips for conducting a group discussion:

Be gentle and sure in your presentation of views.

Speak to-the-point and make sure that you do not repeat the points.

Be calm and composed while speaking.

Develop an awareness for barriers for learning (cultural; social; experiential, etc).

Provide opportunities for participants to pair-share.

You can practice for a group discussion by:

Practicing before the discussion.

Taking online practice and preparation tests.

Here are four types of group discussions:

Factual: These discussions are about practical topics like politics, the economy, the environment, and technology.

Opinion-based: These discussions test how candidates present their opinions and views.

Case-study based: These discussions simulate real-life situations.

Abstract: These discussions can be based on current affairs or static matters.

GD – Points Marked on:

1. Audibility: Communication skills.

2. Analysis: supported by facts & examples

3. Content: Obtain by good reading

4. Team Work

5.Demeanor: Body Language counts, don’t sit cross-legged

6. Leadership: People should listen and agree to you.

GD Techniques:

There are a few simple techniques that can make you an effective participant:

Prepare: If you know what the topic of the discussion will be, there is a lot you can do to prepare in advance. You can read round the topic to
make sure you are aware of the main issues and arguments, and spend some time deciding what your own position is.

Listen: An effective discussion is one in which people listen to each other. Listening is a very important discussion skill and make sure you listen
and respond to what other people have to say.

Be polite: In a discussion, it’s important to stay calm and be polite, even if you feel strongly about the topic under discussion. Using words like
please, thank you, I’d like to… May I…? Would you mind…? Could you…? Make you sound polite and respectful. Take / make notes: It’s a
good idea to have a pen and paper handy. You can jot down any useful or important words or ideas that might come in handy later in the
discussion – or afterwards.

Speak clearly: Practice your pronunciation and speak clearly and confidently. If you need time to collect your thoughts, you could say something
like Hmmm… just let me have a minute to think about this.

Useful phrases for GD:

There are lots of useful phrases that you can use in discussions.

Here are just a few of them:

Agreeing: You’re absolutely right about that.

o Disagreeing: I’m sorry, I don’t see it that way at all.

o Interrupting: Sorry, do you mind if I say something here?

o Dealing with interruptions: Could I just finish what I’m saying?

o Asking for explanation: Would you mind telling us what exactly you mean by that?

o Asking for more information: Would you mind saying a little bit more about that?

o Adding more information: Another point I’d like to make is…

Different parts of a GD: – (considering a 15 minutes GD).

Chaos period. (1-2 minutes).

Generating ideas. (7-8 minutes).

Building on ideas. (5-6 minutes).

Conclusion. (rarely comes; ½ – 1 minutes)

Roles in Group Discussion:

Group enterprise roles: These roles are constructive to the group.

Initiator-contributor: Generates new ideas.

Information-seeker: Asks for information about the task.

Opinion-seeker: Asks for the input from the group about its values.

Information-giver: Offers facts or generalization to the group.

Types of GD Topics: GDs are Topic Based and Case Based

Topic Based GDs:

1. Factual speech topics

2. Controversial and argumentative issues

3. Abstract discussion material

Case Based GDs:4. Case studies Factual topics for a group are – as the word says – about facts. This is a sample list of speech topics on current
issues and facts: Why drinking and driving is dangerous to yourself and others. A controversial group discussion topic is a speech topic that has
many controversies. What is wrong with child labor? Abstract group discussion topics are things that cannot be touched, not be easily defined
or formulated. Just think in a creative manner and start a vivid group discussion with one of these abstract topics to talk about: The Nostradamus
Code Case Studies: The fourth type of group discussion topics are case studies. You determine a problem and together with the other group
members you have to find a satisfying solution. These are small group discussion topic ideas. Dropouts – Individual attention in safe schools and
smaller classes; is that the way to stop students to drop out?

• Body Language: Body language plays an important role during the Group Discussion. The panelists will surely take note of your
body language.
• 1. Pointing fingers: Pointing fingers generally signifies talking in anger and accusing someone with your finger. It exhibits your
aggression. This should be completely avoided.
• 2. Paying with pen or paper: Playing with pen, paper or just moving your hands shows careless attitude. Whether you remain silent
or talk while playing with such objects, it will show your lack of interest.
• 3. Stooping or slouching: You should sit straight while in a GD. Don’t slouch or bend forward. That is an informal posture and is
not at all welcomed in GD rounds.
• 4. Sitting with crossed arms or legs: When you sit with crossed arms/legs or both, it refers to a closed mindset and a person who is
not ready to accept/listen to others’ point of views.
• 5. Throwing your hand: Don’t throw your hands in such a manner that it enters your next group member’s space. Everyone has
their own personal space and entering that disturbs the entire group coherence.
• 6. Fidget: You should not keep fidgeting or moving uncomfortably in your
7. Not to be stiff: When it is advised that you should not keep fidgeting, it is also meant that you should not be absolutely stiff in your position.
You should have a relaxed posture.

8. Scratching, pricking, rubbing: You should not engage your hands in inappropriate activities such as scratching, pricking, rubbing etc. This
will again show your lack of interest in the GD and too much obsession with yourself.

9. Control your facial expressions: Control your facial expression and avoid showing your anger/disgust/frustration reflect on your face. Also
don’t smirk, smile or laugh unnecessarily. Don’t make it too stoic.

10. Moving your legs: Continuous movement of legs will show your impatience. If you keep moving your legs, you will communicate that you
want to get rid of the GD process.

Do’s of participating in a GD:

Listen to the subject carefully

Put down your thoughts on a paper

Initiate the discussion if you know the subject well

Listen to others if you don’t know the subject

Support you point with some facts and figures

Make short contribution of 25-30 seconds 3-4 times

Give others a chance to speak

Speak politely and pleasantly. Respect contribution from other members.

Disagree politely and agree with what is right.

Summarize the discussion if the group has not reached a conclusion.

Don’ts of participating in a Group Discussion

Initiate the discussion if you do not have sufficient knowledge about the given topic.
Over speak, intervene and snatch other’s chance to speak.

Argue and shout during the GD

Look at the evaluators or a particular group member

Talk irrelevant things and distract the discussion

Pose negative body gestures like touching the nose, leaning back on the chair, knocking the table with a pen etc.

Mention erratic statistics.

Display low self confidence with shaky voice and trembling hands.

5. PPT Presentations/ Poster Presentation

To make a PowerPoint presentation, you can:

Open PowerPoint

Select New

Choose a theme or create your own

Insert a slide

Create a title page

Add more slides

Add content to your slides

Include animations

You can also:

Use the Duplicate Slides feature to save time

Add photos to your slide

Add transitions to your slides

Change the font and size of text used

Use zooms for PowerPoint

Add headers and footers to slides

Here are some tips for making effective PowerPoint presentations:

Use a wireless mouse or pick up the wired mouse so you can move around as you speak

If sound effects are used, wait until the sound has finished to speak

If the content is complex, print the slides so the audience can take notes

Do not turn your back on the audience

Keep the text on each slide short and to the point

Use the 5/5/5 rule: no more than five words per line of text, five lines of text per slide, or five text-heavy slides in a row

PowerPoint slides can be classified into three categories: 1. Text slides, 2. Conceptual slides, 3. Quantitative charts.

You can also add visuals to your slides, such as: Images, Audio, Video.

You can also create a table of contents slide to navigate to different sections of your presentation. POSTER PRESENTATION

A poster presentation is a way to present research information at an academic or professional conference. The presentation uses text and graphics
to display the project in a visually interesting and accessible way.

Poster presentations allow researchers and scholars to:

Display their work to a large group of other scholars

Talk to and receive feedback from interested viewers

Disseminate the findings of their work

Facilitate a greater exchange of ideas and networking opportunities than with oral presentations

Here are some tips for creating a poster presentation:

Combine text and graphics to present the project in a visually interesting and accessible way

Avoid leaving everything until the last minute

Avoid handwritten text, correction fluid, and holding everything together with tape

Prepare a very short synopsis (maximum three sentences and no longer than two minutes) of the research

Use “Sentence case”

Make sure the text is legible from three to five feet away

Use a title font size of about 100 points or larger and text 24 points or larger

Use large graphs and tables (minimum of 8.5 x 11 inches is preferable)

Some steps to create a poster presentation in PowerPoint:

Create a blank slide.

Select the poster dimensions.

Add images.

Add text.

Save the poster as a PDF.

To select the poster dimensions, you can:

Select Slide Size > Custom Slide Size.

Select Portrait or Landscape.

Enter the width and height for your poster.

Select OK.

Common posterizes include:

11x17, 18x24, 24x36, 27x41, 48x36, 56x36.

The standard format of a poster presentation includes: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, Recommendations.

6. Interviews Skills
INTERVIEW SKILLS:

Introduction: Life is full of challenges. To meet the challenges of professional life, one has to be familiar with many skills to grab the
attention of an interviewer, out of which Interview skills are the basic necessities to meet up the future challenges with success. Either you are
applying for a job or want to qualify an entrance examination for a professional degree; you should have to be prepared in advance for an
interview. An interviewer always attempts to decide that why they should select you? If you can show your trust, your confidence, your
commitment, and appropriate skills, then you could win a successful future.

It’s a formal presentation between an interviewer and an interviewee.

Planning – The Interview Process

Once you have sent your resume to a company and survived the weeding out process, your resume typically gets passed along to the hiring
manager.

Phone Interview: So why do companies conduct phone interviews? Phone interviews give the company a chance to get a feel for your skill-set,
interests, desired compensation etc., and see if there is a match between their needs and your strengths. If there is enough common ground, then
the phone interviews are almost always followed-up by an in-person interview. Phone interviews are generally conducted in two steps. The first
step is with a recruiter in Human Resources. The second step is a technical interview, usually with one of the people you would be working with.

Before the Interview

Identify your strengths and weaknesses, goals, skills, etc

Research the company

Rehearse what you plan to say

Practice answers to common questions

Prepare questions to ask the employer

During the Interview

Make sure you arrive a few minutes early

Be aware of nonverbal communication. Sit up straight, look alert, speak clearly and forcefully, but stay relaxed. Make good eye contact, avoid
nervous mannerisms, and try to be a good listener as well as a good talker. Smile!

Follow the interviewer's lead, but try to get the interviewer to describe the position and duties to you fairly early in the interview so that you can
then relate your background and skills in context

Be specific, concrete, and detailed in your answers. The more information you volunteer, the better the employer gets to know you

Answer questions as truthfully and as frankly as you can. Answer honestly, while trying not to say more than is necessary

After the Interview

Take notes on what you feel you could improve upon for your next interview

Write a brief thank-you letter to the interviewer indicating your interest within 24 hours of your interview

If offered the position, one to two weeks is a reasonable amount of time to make a decision. All employment offers deserve a written reply
whether or not you accept them.

Go through the Process: Regardless of the type of interview, most will incorporate the following stages: establishing rapport, exchanging
information, and closing the interview.

Establishing Rapport

This is a very important part of the interview because while establishing rapport, first impressions are made, and the tone of the interview is set.
Some people suggest that the decision to hire is greatly influenced by the first five minutes of the interview. A good interviewer will introduce
him/herself, and take the lead. Follow his or her lead - if they are chatty, be chatty; if they are formal, be formal. Some employers use what seems
to be casual

Exchange of Information: It is your opportunity to let the interviewer know what you have to offer, and your chance to learn more about the
organization.

Closing the Interview: When the interviewer is done gathering the information that is needed, he or she will ask if you have anything to add, or
if you have any questions. This is your opportunity to mentally review your inventory of skills and make sure that you have communicated
everything that you wanted to. If any of your questions have not been addressed during the course of the interview, now is the time to ask them.

Interview Preparation

Research is a critical part of preparing for an interview. If you haven't done your homework, it is going to be obvious. Spend time researching and
thinking about yourself, the occupation, the organization, and questions you might ask at the end of the interview.
Know Yourself: The first step in preparing for an interview is to do a thorough self- assessment so that you will know what you have to offer an
employer. It is very important to develop a complete inventory of skills, experience, and personal attributes that you can use to market yourself to
employers at any time during the interview process.

Following is a list of the ten most marketable skills. You will notice that they are all generic.

Analytical/Problem Solving

Flexibility/Versatility

Interpersonal

Oral/Written Communication

Organization/Planning

Time Management

Motivation

Leadership

Self-Starter/Initiative

Team Player

Know the Occupation: The second step in preparing for an interview is to research the occupation. This is necessary because in order to present
a convincing argument that you have the experience and skills required for that occupation, you must first know what those requirements and
duties are. It is also in your best interest to identify the approximate starting salary for that position, or those similar.

Know the Organization: The more you know about an organization, the better prepared you will be to discuss how you can meet its needs.
Some of the characteristics that you should know about an organization are:

Entrance and Introduction:

In fact, the best way to enter an interview is to knock, ask for permission to enter and then wait for a while before you actually sit down. Few
interviewees know this but the interview panel needs a little quiet time to discuss the previous candidate before they get around to the next one.
So, your silence till you actually get seated would be very valuable. Try and keep a bag with you for all your papers and certificates.

Ten Things That an Interviewer Looks in You:

1. Family Background

2. Education

3. Experience

4. Stability

5. Initiative

6. General Ability

7. Interpersonal Skills
8. Confidence

9. Aptitude

10. Pleasant Looks

Interview Types:

. There are many types of interviews.

* Face to Face interview

* Group interview

* Behavioral interview

* Telephone interview

* Panel interview

* Stress interview

Face to Face interview: Most of the interviews are face to face interviews. This is also known traditional interview in which job seekers meet the
employers in face to face. Whether you are fresher or experienced you are in need to attend the interview. The advantage of the traditional
interview is that the employer and job seekers can get to know each other about their environment.

Group interview: Group interviews are conducted by some large companies for graduates who are all interviewed at one time. They may give
some exercises to solve in a group and observes how the candidates react with other people. The group interview will show the candidates.

* Knowledge level

* Leadership qualities

* Communication skill

* Team work

* Listening Capacity

* Reaction under stress Behavioral Interview: In behavioral interviews, candidates are asked to explain their skills, experience, activities,
hobbies, school projects, family life - anything really - as examples of your past behavior. The purpose of this type of interview is to predict
future based on past experiences.

Telephone interview: Telephone interview is a technique used to recruit the candidates for employment through phone. The main purpose of
conducting telephone interview is to reduce the expenses of the out of state or out of town candidates. Telephone interview is also conducted in
professional manner as like other interviews.

Panel interview: In Panel interviews or Committee interviews candidates will meet several higher authorities and this method is used to hire for
advanced positions. Questions may be asked by all panel members and you can expect any type of critical questions from them. Try to answer for
all questions and be sure to impress all of the interviewers. The Panel members may be

* The supervisor

* The manager
* The human resource officers

* The union representative

* Employees who are in recruiting team

Stress interview: Stress interview creates discomfort in you and the main purpose of stress interview is to give you stress and difficult situation.
This type of interview is to test the candidate’s ability in stress situations. The interviewers may try to introduce stress by asking continuous
questions without giving time to think and answer the questions. Starting you might be asked to wait in the waiting room for an hour before the
interview. The interviewer might openly challenge you believes or judgment. You might be called upon to perform an impossible task on
convincing the interviewer to exchange. Answer each question in calm as it comes.

Telephone Interview: Here are some phone interview tips to help you.

1. Be Prepared

To prepare for the phone interview you can consider the following points:

You can keep all of your employer research materials within easy reach of the phone.

You can tape your resume to a wall near the phone. It will help a lot during the call and will be a constant reminder for your job search.

Have a notepad handy to take notes.

If the phone interview will occur at a set time, Following are some additional points

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you have to consider:

Turn off call waiting on your phone.

Place a "Do Not Disturb" note on your door.

Warm up your voice while waiting for the call.

Have a glass of water handy, so that you will not have a chance to take a break during the call.

Turn off your stereo, TV, and any other potential distraction.

2. Do not be afraid to pick up the phone

The first step in the hiring process is the telephone interview. It may happen that when you pick up the phone, the call may be from any company.
Then that time ask the recruiter to repeat his or her name. - the face-to-face interview. So do not afraid to pick the phone.

3. Be a good listener

During telephonic interview, you must keep in mind that you must be a good listener. Avoid interrupting and let the recruiter complete his
thought or question before you

respond. Ask for clarification. Use open-ended questions. The more information you can gather, the better you can respond. We must know the
fact that good listener is the best quality.

Helpful video conference interview tips for candidates.

Think of the video conference in the same way as you would a physical face to face interview and do your preparation accordingly, however
there are some subtle differences because of the technology. The following video conference interview tips will help you negotiate these
successfully.

Dressing well

Wear neutral. Checks, stripes and busy patterns should be avoided as these may distort with movement.

Pre-Interview

You should arrive 10 to 15 before the start time of the video conferencing interview so that

you can become familiar with your surroundings before the interview begins.
Noise

Modern high-quality microphones are very sensitive so avoid tapping on the desk or shuffling papers.

Movement

Keep your hand or body movements down to a minimum. Rapid or repetitious movements

can look quite jerky on a video monitor or you could move out of shot.

Eye contact

As you speak try to look at the camera, usually positioned on top of the monitor, rather than

the monitor itself. This will give a better appearance of eye contact. Speak normally as you

would in a conversation, and don't forget to smile

Sound delay

Sometimes there can be a slight time delay. If this happens wait a moment before answering

questions to ensure that they have finished speaking. The interview panel will notice this and

appreciate that you are making allowances for the delay.

Technical problems

Should there be any problem such as the picture freezing, do calmly inform the interview

panel. Explain what you can see, or not see and that you will be leaving the room for a

moment to ask the on-site operator to help.

Duration of meeting

Be aware of the time. Make sure you can cover your agenda in the allotted interview time as the facility has been booked for a specific time it
may not be possible to over run.

End of interview
At the end of the interview, thank the employer for the interview. Mute the sound and leave the room. Let the operator or receptionist know that
you have left.