Summer career workshop from Prof Benyamin Montgomery (University of Ulsan)

1. JOB
INTERVIEW
WEEK 2

2. TOPIC 1: SMART JOB
SEARCHING
• Job alerts
• Indeed/Monster (smart search)
• LinkedIn Job Alerts
• https://www.theguardian.com/international
• Facebook jobs search
• Craigslist
• LinkedIn
• Newspaper Websites (economist, telegraph,
NYT)
• Indeed/Monster (smart search)

3. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
PLEASE THINK ABOUT THE JOB TITLE AND COMPANY
• 1. Tell me about yourself
• 2. Why do you want to work for this company and
this position?
• 3. What is an example of a major achievement and
failure in your life.
• 4. What are your goals for the future? Where do
you see yourself in five years?
• 5. Can you tell me about a
difficult work situation and how you overcame it?
• 6. How do you handle stress? Provide an example.
• 7. What will you bring to this job/company?
• 8. What do you know about our industry and company?
9. Describe a time when your work was criticized? How did you deal with it?
10. How would you deal with an angry customer/client?
• 11. Tell me about a time you worked well in a team and another time individually.
• 12. Do you have any questions for us? *

4. QUESTIONS
3. Tell me about yourself and your goals.
• Who you are, why you are qualified, why you are here
• Regular approach can be weak
• I am a recent Ulsan MBA University graduate with a strong interest in ___________________ and
experience in _________________. I have spent the last three years managing student group events,
student social media pages and targeted marketing campaigns to help connect students to
local community events, working with the City Hall. I received an award from the City Hall for
being a community organizer. Right now, I am looking for an opportunity to use my marketing
skills along with my creative problem-solving skills. I hope to build a career in the marketing
industry, especially your company.

5. 3+1
• 1 Skill (Case Study: Amazing thing about you)
• 1 Skill (Case Study: Amazing thing about you)
• 1 Skill (Case Study: Amazing thing about you)
• Link to the job: My current aim is to utilize my skills in the _____________ industry.

6. WEAKNESSES
•Authentic
•Fixable
•Relevant weakness
•Explain clearly

7. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
ACHIEVEMENT AND FAILURE
Tactics: Negative first then positive (end the conversation on a positive note)
• 1. Example 2. Action 3. Result (Achievements)
• 1. Example 2. Action 3. Result 4. How did I fix it + What
did I learn (Failures)
An example of a failure in my life is failing my TOEIC exam in 2017. I failed to
study hard and was very distracted. However, after reflecting and changing my
personality. I became more focused and passed with a high grade in 2018. From
that time, I learned to plan effectively and adapt better to challenging
environments. In fact, I also passed an IELTS test at the same time.

8. DESIGN AN ANSWER
Tactics: Negative first then positive (end the
conversation on a positive note)
•1. Example 2. Action 3. Result 4. How did I
fix it + What did I learn (Failures)
Major client company wanted to cancel the contract
due to my error.

10. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE
FUTURE? WHERE DO
YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?
General Aims
• Building a career in ____________ industry
• I want to become a manager in the fintech industry
Specific Aims
My aim is to set up new projects between Asian and European companies
in the medical tourism country. I wish to establish strong networks and use my
strong language and customer service skills to further this goal. I believe that my goals can be achieved
at your company.

11. 7. WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THIS
JOB/COMPANY?
• Personality= how is it relevant to the job
• Customer service, Problem solving skills, management skills,
language skills.
• Data analysis skills (data and marketing), research skills, event
management skills, design skills, data management, project
management skills, finance/accountancy skills etc.
• I aim to utilize these skills in your company and help your
international clients

12. INTERVIEW TIPS
• Look the person in the eye
• Speak at a reasonable pace with confidence
• Think about case studies before the interview (teamwork, individual, success and
failure, strengths and weaknesses)
• Follow up emails! Even if you do not get the job! Ask them why! (Better next time!)
• Thank you for the interview today and the opportunity to discuss the position
and my passion for this job. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
In the email or in the interview: What certificates/skills do candidates for this
position usually need? How do I get them?

13. INTERVIEW TIPS: PORTFOLIO FOLDER

14. ANSWERING JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• Situation:Think of a situation similar to what the interviewer is asking you about that had a successful outcome. It doesn’t
necessarily have to be work related as long as it’s relevant. Remember to include the who, what, where, when and how.
• Task: Describe the task you were responsible for in that situation. Keep it specific but concise. Make sure to highlight any
specific challenges you faced.
• Action: This is the part where you describe exactly what you did. How did you complete the task you were assigned?
Remember to focus on what you did and highlight traits (qualities) that a hiring manager will find desirable
(initiative, teamwork, leadership, dedication, etc.)
• Result: This is where you get to be introspective. Share what the outcome of the situation was and how you
specifically contributed to that outcome. What did you accomplish? What did you learn? What were the results of your
actions?
Tell me about a time you worked in a team
When I studied at Ulsan University I had to manage a major research project with four other international and Korean
students. I had to create a research design plan, organize meetings and contact each member of staff for updates. Our
multicultural group had to complete the project over the break, I decided to created a work plan chart and online group
resources. This led to my group completing the work ahead of schedule. Also, I managed to get funding ($) for the project
through local donations (you did not others!). This is now why I was recommended as the top researcher of the year in my
class.

15. YOUR JOB CHOICE
• What is the company and where is the job/company located?
• What does the role require? (qualifications, academic background, personality
types)
• When do you need to apply by? (deadlines, yearly?)
• How can I match my personality/CV to the job? (what can I talk about) How can
I link my experience to the job?
Believe in yourself and think strategically.