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Interviewing for a Job
Preparation
Participation
Types of interviews
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Hope I impress
Him
First
Impression is
the lastImpression
Good I prepared for
the Interview
She looks professional
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Preparing for an Interview
Be ready to answer questions.
1. Traditional questions
2. Behavioral interview questions3. Illegal questions
Respond to the salary question.
Prepare questions about the position. Research the company.
Prepare yourself personally.
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Participating in an Interview
Greet the interviewer.
Shake hands.
Sit when asked.
Respond in a business like manner.
Maintain eye contact.
Be alert to signals the interview is ending.
Express appreciation for the time. Ask when you will receive notice of the
decision.
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Types of Interviews
Screening interviews Telephone
Face-to-face
Computer-assisted Subsequent interviews
Telephone interviews
Video interviews
Online interviews
Group interviews
Alternative interviews
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
To succeed in an interview you must know different types of
questions and how to answer them.
1-Traditional questions
Interview questions
2-Opinion questions 3-Dumb questions
4-Math questions
5-Competency questions6-Behavioral questions
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1.TraditionalQuestions
Educationwhy do you choose this career?Tell me about your course work?
Your extracurricular activities?
ExperienceTell me about your job profile?
Why should we select you?
Why do you want to quit you
Previous job?
Why our company?
Do u believe in team work?
Career goalswhat is your dream job?
Where do you want to be in next five
Years?
What salary do you except?
Personal history-General information
Tell me about your self?
Strengths and weakness?
Your role model?
How do you manage stress?
What motivates you?
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5-competency questions:Can you give me specific
examples of yourLeadership skills
3-Dumb questions:What kind of animal you want to be?
purpose is to get past your
pre-programmed answer to find out ifyou are capable of
original thought.
2-Opinion questions:What do you do in this or that
situation?
To know how you respond in a
Series of scenario.
4-Math questions:1000/3=?
How many ping pong balls
Could fit into your car?
To know your creative
activity
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Most organizations askthis type of questions
Describe major problemyou had with another
employ at work place?
What major problem youfaced in group
Project?
Describe most difficultperson you have work
With?
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Techniques for answering questions
Athoughtful response is better
than a poorly phrased quick one
How to respond to behavioralinterview questions
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Interview attire (prepare yourself)
What your clothes say about you: your attire plays a supporting role.
Your conduct, your interpersonal skills and your ability to
articulate intelligent and well thought out responses to
questions are the most important elements. Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate and
well-fitting, but it should not take center stage.
Never confuse an interview or business function with a
social event. Don't dress for a party or a date.
Be aware that in some industries, customer contact and
image presented to the customer is critical. In such
industries, your attire will be judged more critically.
Dress for SUCCESS
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Choose your professional grooming..
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How to participate in an Interview
Interview: an opportunity to share your qualifications with
a knowledgeable & interested person (interviewer) Greet your interviewer warmly
Pronounce name correctly
Firm hand shake & smile
Keep appropriate eye contact
X Dont do this: smoking, chew gum, eat, lean back in chairor lean on desk.
immature, tell jokes, laugh.
Remember this: appropriate body language
express appreciation
express thanks
shake hands & tell goodbye.
Record the information you learned about the job forcomparison with
with other job opportunities. Note what ou want to sa in follow u communication.
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Dont do this: smoking, chew gum, eat, leanback in chair or lean on desk.
immature, tell jokes, laugh.
Remember this: appropriate body language
express appreciation
express thanks
shake hands & tell goodbye.
Record the information you learned about the jobfor comparison with other job opportunities.
Note what you want to say in follow up
communication.
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TYPES OF INTERVIEWThe screening interview
The telephone interview
The face to face interview
The computer assisted interview
The informational interviewThe meandering (winding) interview
The stress interview
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MEMBERS OF THE PANEL
The supervisor
The manager
The union representative
A human resource officer
Aemployment equity officer
Employees from the department that is
hiring
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Video interviews
Uses video conferencing. More economical to companies.
Candidates have slight edge.
Online interviews
Uses a combination of video, camera, computer and net.
Becoming popular because of advancing technologies.
Employers screen candidates rapidly and cut costs.
Group interviewsSeveral people tested at same time.
Potential leadership and mental toughness is tested.
Can be stressful and overwhelming.
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Other Employment
Communication Following up on an application
Accepting an interview invitation
Following up an interview Accepting employment
Rejecting employment
Expressing appreciation toreferences.
Resigning from a job
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Alternative interviews
Lunch interview Behavior and
performance in a
social setting is put to
test.
Conversations should
be focused on
matching your
qualities to
employers needs.
Interactive interview Simple questions not
are asked.
Candidate is asked
what really he/she
can do.
Demonstrate your
skills by help of yourprofessional
portfolio.
Wait before accepting any offer
Take your time to think.
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Preparing other employment messages
It includes telephone calls, letters, e-mail and
in person contacts
Following up an application
Follow up application is needed when you donot receive a reply of your application
Accepting an interview invitation
This can be done bya) Express appreciation
b) Indicate availability
c) Convey a positive and optimistic attitude
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Following up an interview
Letter of appreciation is appropriateafter an interview
Accepting employment
Accepting letter should include the direct
plan The offer should be accepted
Any essential information aboutassuming the position should comenext
An expression of appreciation shouldclose the letter
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Rejecting employment This can be done by following up anoral employment rejection whichwould be the most appropriate
Resigning from a job
Resignations letters are written with
a direct plan and hence in the first itshould be given orally and in personusing a standard two week noticeand then followed by a written
message