Covers the basics of presentation and interview skills for people to stand on a strong base

1. Interview Skills
and
Job Applications
Presenter:
Nofal Umair

2. Overview
What is an Interview ?
Preparing for interviews
The interview experience
Interview questions

3. Successful Interviews
Making the most of the interview

4.  A meeting of minimum two expert- candidate
 Arranged to examine the suitability of the candidate
 Tested for subject knowledge, skills and desired behavior in a
very limited time
 Interviewers will try to make allowances for being nervous and
want you to present yourself in the best possible light.
 Practice relaxation techniques to help you give your best.

5. What is an Interview ?
Oral tool to test a candidate
Procedure to find out skills, knowledge and ability

6. Preparation is the key to success
– Review own skills, experiences and qualities
• Check CV
• Anticipate questions and identify relevant examples
• Prepare key selling points
– Research organisation
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Websites, reports, articles, company literature, etc
Contacts with knowledge of organisation or sector
Relevant articles in the press
Personal visit or telephone call
– Research job and occupational area
• Job description – or similar
• Current issues
– Prepare your questions
– Practice

7. Strategies For Success at
Interview
First Impression
Body language
Know yourself
Know the company
Know the job profile

8. First Impression
“you never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
Matt Lauer (American Journaliste)
“Halo effect”
“Devil effect”
Your appearance is all wrong
An obvious lack of confidence
Nothing much to say

9. Non- verbal or
Body Language
 Posture: sit erect without learning
 Entrance, introductions &
on the desk or slouching in the
chair, but don’t be stiff and tense
 Always make eye contact when you
speak, but avoid continuous staring
 Don’t use too many hand
movements and frequent change of
facial expressions not in relation to
words you have expressed
handshake
 Watch body language of interviewer

10. Dressing
What to wear:
– It is a formal occasion not a fashionable event
– Aim to wear something appropriate and
comfortable so that you can forget about it
and concentrate on the questions being asked.

11. Clothes for Interviews
Male:
– Trousers, shirt and tie essential, jacket desirable
Female:
– Avoid low necklines and short skirts
– Trouser suits are acceptable these days
– Jackets desirable

13. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• If you take this job, how long would you stay?
• Tell me about yourself?
• Why did you leave your previous job?
• What sort of job you are looking for?
• What appeals to you about this job?
• Why do you think you’d be good at this job?
• Would you accept this job if it were offered to you?
• What do you know about this company?
• Don’t you think you may be too old/young/inexperienced?

14. Conclusion
Things which both interviewer and interviewee should
keep in mind
Dress Properly
Do your homework
Listen and try to understand things

15. Doubts and Queries