2. How do you feel?
Are you stressed?
Do you get very nervous?
Can you sell yourself well?
Have you prepared effectively?
Have you anticipated possible questions?
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3. Everyone stand in a circle.
Look down at the floor.
When given the signal, everyone look up
and across the circle.
Try to meet the eyes of another person.
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4. When eye contact is made, both should
move toward each other.
Take each other’s place in the circle
without losing eye contact.
When both arrive in the new place, try to
make eye contact with someone else.
Continue until time is called.
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5. What do you think was the objective of
the activity?
Was it difficult to find someone who
would make eye contact with you?
How did you feel when trying to maintain
eye contact? Was it difficult?
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6. Research
Investigate information
about the company
Know where it is
located
Know the interviewer’s
name
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7. What questions
might I be asked?
What outstanding
skills do I have?
What are my
salary
expectations?
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8. Practice Prepare Get Be
ready punctual
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9. Stay calm Turn off Answer in Maintain
mobile a eye
phone confident, contact
firm voice
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10. Always Show Mention Follow
speak what what you up
the you know
about
truth know the
company
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11. What is noticed?
Physical appearance
Body language
Handshake
Eye contact
Greeting/Interview closing
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12. Occurs in seconds
Creates a first and
lasting impression
Will never get a
second chance
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13. Dress appropriately.
Be aware of the other person’s
personal space.
Observe your posture.
Maintain eye contact to show interest.
Maintain an amiable disposition.
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14. Be a good listener.
Keep your opinions and dialogue positive.
Remember some people do not like to be
touched.
State the other person’s
name whenever possible.
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15. Lacks preparation
Wears inappropriate attire
Has poor communication skills
Permits technological interference
Lacks application documentation
Speaks too much
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16. Speaks too little
Does not provide
clear facts
Fails to
communicate clearly
Criticizes past
employers
Forgets to follow up
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17. 55 percent of the interviewer’s
perception of you is based on how you
look,so look good!!
Make a Good Impression at a Job Interview
www.impressforsuccess.com/ArticleMakeaGoodImpression.pdf
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18. Dressing for Success
Solid color, Neat hairstyle
conservative suit
Sparse make-up and
Coordinated blouse perfume
Professional shoes Tan or light hosiery
(optional)
Limited jewelry
Portfolio or briefcase
Manicured nails
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19. Dressing for Success
Solid color, Neat hairstyle
conservative suit
Neatly trimmed nails
White long sleeve
shirt Sparse after
shave/cologne
Dark socks
Portfolio or briefcase
Professional shoes
Dressing for Success
Very limited jewelry By Alison Doyle
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21. Name of company,
What were your
position, dates of
responsibilities?
employment
What were your Why are you
accomplishments? leaving your job?
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22. Tell me about What motivates
yourself. you?
Describe a
How do you difficult situation
handle stress? & how you
handled it.
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23. About the new & company
Why are you What can you
interested in this contribute to
job? this company?
What challenges What would you
are you looking like to know
for in a position? about the job?
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24. Why should we
Why do you want
hire you above all
to work here? other applicants?
What would you
Are you willing to
like to know about travel?
the company?
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25. If asked early in the interview…
Suggest discussing it when you have been
chosen for the job
If you have no idea…
Ask to discuss the salary range,
fringe benefits, contractual
specifics.
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27. Ask for other benefits.
Solicit a performance review after a year
to request salary increase.
Inquire about flexible time
agreements.
Request all negotiations in writing.
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28. I hated my boss and/or work.
I do not know anything about your company.
I have no questions to ask about your
company.
I need to take some days off.
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29. How long will it take for me to receive a
promotion?
Are you an active member of your church?
As Shakespeare so expressively put it…
Another thing I hate…
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30. After being assigned a partner, you will
decide who will be the interviewer and who
will be the interviewee.
The interviewer will interview his/her
partner using the 5 given questions.
Discuss the positive and negative points of
the interview.
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32. Write a thank you letter or e-mail (a must)
Send it preferably within 24 hours after the
interview
Customize the letter
Hand written or typed depending upon the
organization-“personality”
View letter as a “sales” letter
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33. Group interviews
You may write a group letter
Recommended: an individual letter
for each interviewer
Lunch or dinner interview
Express gratitude for meal and for
taking the time to interview
Remember to proofread the letter.
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34. May be seen
as a “sales”
letter
Restate why you want the job.
Mention your qualifications.
State how you can contribute
significantly.
Express your gratitude
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36. • Darlington, R. (2006, August 27). How to Have a Good
Job Interview. Retrieved August 8, 2007, from Roger
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http://rogerdarlington.co.uk/Interview.html
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.htm
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37. • Doyle, A. (n.d.). Top Job Interview Mistakes: Top 10
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Interview/Fifty-Standard-Interview-Questions/
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donts.html
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41. Copyright
Prof. Delia Serrano
Instructional Design Specialist/Team Teacher
Natalia P. Pérez
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Editor's Notes
Know what the company does.Is it a national or international company?Research the particular job.Check in newspapers for last minute developments in the company or industry you are interested in working.Achievements?If you do not know where the company is located, go several days before so you won’t get lost.
Think about your skills and describe them.Brainstorm interview questions that may be asked.Practice answering the questions.Mention facts that endorse your candidacy.Prepare an informal opening and closing statement that emphasizes why you want the job and why you think you are qualified.
Practice: Think of actual examples that describe your skills; provide evidence of your successes.Prepare: Prepare responses for possible questions. The more prepared, the less stress.Get ready: Wear appropriate attire, bring your portfolio with copies of résumé, include pen & paper for note-taking.Be punctual: Arrive 5-10 minutes early; make sure you know how to get there. If possible, go the day before.
Stay calm: If you are nervous, take a few deep breaths; try to relax.Turn off: mobile phones and digital watches.Maintain eye contact with the interviewer; listen to the question before answering.
Always speak the truth: Never lie!!!Show what you know: Prepare responses for possible questions.Mention what you know about the company: When answering try to demonstrate what you know about the company; match your accomplishments with what the company is looking for.Follow up with a call or thank you letter.
General impression is very hard to change later.Physical appearance: well-groomedBody language: relaxed and self-confidentHandshake: firmEye contact: maintain good eye contactGreeting: be cordial and respectful.
Appearance: Conveys a message about your attitude.Posture: Lean forward slightly to demonstrate interest.Eye contact: Consider cultural differences.
Answer when appropriate, never interrupt.Negative talk will give a bad impression.During the interview, maintain awareness of cultural differences by avoiding physical contact.For example, say: “It’s nice to meet you, Mrs. Rodríguez.”
Look up company background information: history, locations, mission, etc. Print it out and review before interview. You should be able to answer, “What do you know about this company?”Dress appropriately: If you are not sure what to wear, dress in business attire.Connect with the person who is hiring: shake hands, make eye contact, convey confidence, connect to the interviewer. This allows the interviewer to consider that you may be the perfect candidate before you are even interviewed.During the interview: Never answer cell phone-put it to vibrate or turn it off.Lack of application documentation:no résumé, job application or list of references.Keep focused: Keep answers simple and to the point. Do not ramble on. No life story.
Be responsive and answer the best you can. Be communicative. Answer questions fully.Besides the résumé, you may be asked to fill out a job application. Know all important dates like of prior employment, graduation and employer contact information.Always listen carefully to the question before answering. Take a moment to gather your thoughts before responding so you won’t make a mistake. Never criticize past employer or company. This is a small world. The interviewer might know your past boss or might think that if hired and later resign from the company. you’ll talk about them in the same way.Follow up with a thank you note and reiterate your interest in the position and company.
According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics
No mini-skirtsSimple nails
Spiked heels, sexy mini dress, sneakers, jeans, tattoo, pierced body parts, rumpled clothes, gum chewing, spiked hairStory of Lynette
Make students aware that before going to the interview, they should investigate the salary range of the position to which they are applying. This includes freelancers and/or professional services.Also take into consideration the entire compensation: salary, fringe benefits, opportunities for professional growth and education.
Benefits: complete medical plan, car allowance, car mileage…Performance review: You can prove your worth in the company. Flexible time arrangements: Work from home 1-2 days a week or twice a month, extra vacation days
Instead of talking about the bad things of your past employer or job, talk about the type of organization that is right for you.If asked and you do not know anything about the company, the interviewer will question why you are applying. The interviewer could think it is mainly for the money and not for the career.If you do not have any questions, it can be interpreted as a lack of interest. If all your questions have been answered, but you looked up information about the company you can always have a question in your pocket to ask. If you have a valid excuse for taking some days off, this should be mentioned after the salary negotiation /offer stage.
You haven’t gotten the job yet; don’t talk about promotions.You might want to have small talk, but do not ask controversial topics.Don’t make allusions to scripted answers. This does not impress. Be down to earth. This is a conversation between two people.Do not rant/make angry comments. This does not cause a good impression. People do not like this and they might disagree with you.
Benefits: complete medical plan, car allowance, car mileage…Performance review: You can prove your worth in the company. Work from home: 1-2 days a week or twice a month Vacation: extra days brings happiness and rest on the long run & its cheaper for the employer.
