If you were to interview someone for a job, what would you be looking for?

It depends on the kind of the job. Assuming that it's a job that requires more technical skills and experience than people skills, I would be looking for: -Ability to explain why she's interested at getting the job, her motivation and a clear idea of what the job involves. -Ability to succinctly describe her skills and to have an idea on possible application of those skills on a practical level. -Be informed about the position, the project and the company. I would expect the above points to be included on a cover letter, which would be the first screening for applicants that might be asked for an interview. On the resume, I'd expect a short, clear and succinct description of her academic and professional experience, without fillers and unnecessary details. I would expect her to mention grades and qualifications. I would be interested in seeing additional skills, like languages and computer skills (assuming that computer skills are not the primary skills required). I would personally ignore any extra-curricular activities mentioned and I would possibly consider them fillers on a weak CV.

Having my own company for 5 years, I have interviewed quite a few people. The first thing I look for is Communication Skill (I have interviewed mainly for Customer Care). I always ask them to talk about a topic for at least two or three minutes. The next thing is personality. If they are outgoing or not, and what kind of hobby they have, etc. This is mainly to see if they are going to be serious about their job and if they would be getting along with other workers. I never looked at their educational qualification. I don't need a piece of paper to tell me what they are capable of, I need to see the proof. Experience is much better. In regard to your student, since she is newly graduate, she can list out some project she has done to let the employer know what she can do. The worst thing she can do is lie on her Resume. It is best to be honest. Extra-curricular or Co-curricular activities are very important to me. It tells me about what kind of a person the candidate is and if I will get along with her or not, and indirectly tells me if she is going to enjoy the job.

If I were to interview someone for a job,my first priority would be to understand how much does the prospect know about himself.I would first ask him to tell something about himself and let him speak as much as possible.Allowing the candidate to speak freely gives you important clues about his psyche - whether he is shy or forthright,whether he is confident or shaky,what does he think of himself,what is his approach to life because,it is this which will determine his interest towards his job.Overall,it helps you form a fair idea about the candidate and what he is up to.Only when I am satisfied,will I probe the candidate as regards his educational qualifications as they are but decorations to the positive personality of the candidate which I determined in the first step and made a selection as it is the personality that matters and all other things are secondary.If the candidate has job experience,I would probe him as regards the nature of the job,what was his role there,and,why did he want to leave that job.Only after being satisfied, will I try to determine how does he fit in my company structure and ask his salary expectations.

For personality, I'll be looking for a person who is organize. An organize person can easily locate and manage her/his time and skills than a person who mess around in her work station. As for Technical Skills, Some one who can easily learn from machines to other stuffs.. It would also be a good thing to look at her/his organizational achievements for you can see if she participates and take achievements as part of learning or just some one who just sits and wait till somethings is to be given to her. You can see what kind of a person an applicant is through her own achievements. or at least sometimes.. Grades are not so relevant, it is what she/he learned and grasp that is what is necessary,for it is the one that is to be applied on work.

If is were to be my own company, what I will be looking for while doing an interview would be 'good attitude'. Of course, good education and achievement is something on the base that I would look for, but they are useless without the right attitude. ;)

If I was to interview someone for a job, I would employe someone by judging her talking, thoughts and ability. She/he should be sincere to interview the job.

I will always focus on the candidate's communication skills and smartness.A person with the required qualification with the enthusiasm and charm is my choice.

This is a very interesting question - thanks for asking! I've never interviewed anyone before because I'm not in that position of my company and never have been, but I've been to plenty of interviews. I'd like to say I'm experienced at going to interviews and have a lot of experience there, but I'd love the opportunity to interview someone. I don't think extra-curricular activities really contribute to the interview as much as other factors, but on the other hand, I don't think it hurts to for instance include them in the discussion or on the resume if it in some way pertains to the position itself. If I were interviewing someone for a position at my company, I would probably ask a lot of scenario-based questions...I don't know the technical term for these kinds of questions, but basically I would ask the interviewee what they would do in a certain situation. Hopefully they would answer truthfully because their answers would have a lot to do with whether or not I would hire them. I think scenario-based situations can catch the interviewee off guard, so that would be a great determining factor of how good an employee that person would be. I like people who can think on their feet and make a quick decision. I think it's good overall to ask a variety of questions at the interview, though, to get a well-rounded idea of what that person is like. I don't have that much insight on the other end of an interview since, as I said earlier, I haven't been the one to interview, but I think the more information and insight gained from the interviewee, the better! I would be looking for someone who is first of all honest above all else. I would also like someone who is reliable and hard working - a great work ethic is important. He or she must have strong references - at least three at the minimum. Overall, I would just have to wing it and see if I like the person or not and think they would be easy to work with, train, etc. The interview is something that you have to see when you get to it. My biggest thing, though, is honesty. Beyond that, I think there is a lot of potential if the person has a strong foundation and excellent character. An employee is definitely an investment, so I would want to make the best position possible for the company, my employees, and myself. Great discussion - it definitely took some thought!

If I were the one interviewing, I will be looking more for the attitude, on what kind of person he/she is. This is very important for me, because I would like my employees to be able to get along well and have a good working environment. The person must be very flexible and can adopt well to different situations. The technical skills, grades and extra-curricular activities will just be a plus on the impression that I will have with the interviewee. I said this because sometimes, there are highly skilled people who we know are qualified for that job, but when it comes to people skills, they have none. I wouldn't want my employees to be working in an office where people do not get along well. Basically, as an overall suggestion, the interviewee should psych him/herself before going to the interview, always have a positive attitude, relax and enjoy the interview. With regards to the resume, it should be clear and simple, he needs to make sure that he knows it by heart and that everything written is correct. And of course, do not forget to pray to God for assistance.. :)

In my life I pass many interviews and every one was different. Do you know why, because people are different.The most important think is to issue responsibility, open for work/ the employer is not interesting whether you need this job or no.He is interesting somebody who works much for him for small salary. Also with good qualifications, good seemed, ready to work hardly.

If i am interviewing to someone , i will look for skill,job experienced,discipline and way he/she behave.I will go through his/her mark sheet and co-curricular activities.I will judge whether he/she is coming in time or not while doing interview.