This document outlines essential career planning and job interview tips, emphasizing that career development is a lifelong process. Key interview 'dos' include researching the organization, presenting skills effectively, and maintaining a positive demeanor, while 'don'ts' highlight the importance of preparation and professionalism. Additionally, it underscores the significance of first impressions through appearance, body language, and communication style.

1. Career Planning and Development
Job interview
‘Dos and Do Nots’
By
Muhammad Iqbal
My Open University. Com

2. Career Planning
Life-long process: choosing a career,
getting a job, growing in the job,
possibly changing careers, and
eventually retiring.
Land by choice not by chance

3. Preparing For an Interview
Some ‘Dos’ for job interview
• Do Research organization
• Do Act and appear as professional
• Do Adapt the way you present your skills
• Do Sell achievements
• Do Listen and answer carefully
• Do Keep positive, friendly and project
enthusiasm
• Do Bring any support information
• Do List of your own questions to ask
• Do Ask for feedback on your performance

4. Preparing For an Interview
Some ‘Don'ts’ for job interview
• Don’t Arrive unprepared
• Don’t Be too familiar. A bit of humour can help
• Don’t Go off and avoid questions
• Don’t Undersell yourself or talk too quickly
• Don’t Forget to ask some positive questions
• Don’t Look unmotivated and bored
• Don’t Jump in before question is completed
• Don’t Take rejection personally

5. First Impressions: The 93% Rule
55%
appearance
& body
language
38%
Tone &
pitch
7% what you say

6. Preparing For an Interview
Watch the following:
• Clothes & foot-wear – like company wear
• Extras – jewelry or perfume
• Planning your journey ahead
• Take spare CV and cover, Pen/Pad,
• First impressions – you will never get 2nd
chance to have first impression
• Eye contact
• Friendly smile and firm handshake
• Upright posture

7. Thank
Good Luck
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