6. Why do you need a job?
Why haven’t you gotten that job?
Getting that interview opportunity
How to ‘crush’ that interview?
Becoming job ready
7.
8. Lack of
Qualification
Poor personal
appearance
Poorly written
resume
Failure to sell
yourself
Poor listening
skills
Lack of
preparation for
the interview
Lack of
Interpersonal
skills
Lack of
enthusiasm
Poor
communication
skills
9. Apply for the right role
Know what you want ; be specific
Know your strengths
Build your network
Have an exceptional CV/Resume
Create your brand via social media,
Example :LinkedIn, Twitter , etc.
Research your target companies
Reach out to the hiring managers , don’t rely on
Job boards
10. Pre-Interview
The Interview
Post Interview
1. Research!
2. Compare you skills & qualifications
to the requirements
3. Prepare all requested/relevant
credentials
4. Prepare your responses
5. Dress for success
1. Arrive on time!
2. Make good first impressions & be polite
3. Make eye contact
4. Be mindful of body languages
5. Sell yourself!!!
6. Ask insightful questions
7. Be audible
1. Thank the interviewers-in person and
email.
2. Follow up but don’t harass!
3. Prepare for next steps
4. Stay ready
11.
12. Interpersonal skills
Strong work ethics
People relations
Empathy
Assertiveness
Adaptability
Time management & Organizational skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Willingness to learn
positive attitude
Ability to feedback
13. You need to…
Be prepared before the job itself
Know that it takes more than your technical
skills
Stay ready on the job
Keep developing your skills
14.
15. At the end I’d really like to thank The Sparks
Foundation as it gave me the opportunity to try
out something new and interesting in this
internship.