I am a fresher who has graduated with an MBA in HR. It is my dream to be a part of the corporate world through a renowned company. I am looking for a job that will provide me with more opportunities in HR. Today, I received a call from a well-known company informing me of a trainer position (responsible for the training part of employees) with an interview scheduled for tomorrow. Can anyone please guide me on the preparations I need to make before going for the interview? I really need the guidance as I don't want to miss this opportunity.
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Shwetha C A
From India, Dharwad
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Interview Preparation for Trainer Position
First of all, let me congratulate you on the interview call for the position of trainer. Very rarely do fresh MBA graduates have an opportunity to enter the training domain. Please take note of the following:
1. Please go through the company website and thoroughly understand the organization's training activities and needs if possible.
2. As you are a fresher and have no experience in training, you might be asked basic questions like:
- What should be the qualities of a good trainer?
- Why do you want to become a trainer?
- Have you conducted/participated in any training programs during your college days?
- Why is training important?
- What is the difference between training and teaching?
- How can you attract the attention of the participants to whom you are imparting training?
- What should be the length of any training session?
- What should be the contents of any training program?
- How will you start and conclude a training program?
- Once training is conducted, the next step is very important: Feedback. How effectively can you take feedback?
3. Your communication skills during the interview process play a vital role. You should not show any sign of tension; it's a strict no for any trainer.
4. Please carry yourself very confidently. Do not wear distracting clothes. Carry a good pen. Always remember that the trainer is always observed keenly by the participants. Body language is crucial.
5. If possible, prepare one small training module (you should be able to conclude in 5 minutes). For example, product training - pen/mobile, etc. Please include: what is this training about/objectives of the training/what the participants would learn by the end of the training/main content/conclusion/feedback.
6. Do not speak anything extra. Answer to the point.
Above all, please pray and go. Please check out what other forum members have to say.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Alex
From India, Secunderabad
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First of all, let me congratulate you on the interview call for the position of trainer. Very rarely do fresh MBA graduates have an opportunity to enter the training domain. Please take note of the following:
1. Please go through the company website and thoroughly understand the organization's training activities and needs if possible.
2. As you are a fresher and have no experience in training, you might be asked basic questions like:
- What should be the qualities of a good trainer?
- Why do you want to become a trainer?
- Have you conducted/participated in any training programs during your college days?
- Why is training important?
- What is the difference between training and teaching?
- How can you attract the attention of the participants to whom you are imparting training?
- What should be the length of any training session?
- What should be the contents of any training program?
- How will you start and conclude a training program?
- Once training is conducted, the next step is very important: Feedback. How effectively can you take feedback?
3. Your communication skills during the interview process play a vital role. You should not show any sign of tension; it's a strict no for any trainer.
4. Please carry yourself very confidently. Do not wear distracting clothes. Carry a good pen. Always remember that the trainer is always observed keenly by the participants. Body language is crucial.
5. If possible, prepare one small training module (you should be able to conclude in 5 minutes). For example, product training - pen/mobile, etc. Please include: what is this training about/objectives of the training/what the participants would learn by the end of the training/main content/conclusion/feedback.
6. Do not speak anything extra. Answer to the point.
Above all, please pray and go. Please check out what other forum members have to say.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Alex
From India, Secunderabad
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