How to face an interview

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Iman M. Ahmed & Nihdl A.Mohamed

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Objectives: by the end of this presentation you
will be able to:

• Understand concepts of job interviews.
• Know aims of job interviews.
• Recognize different forms and types of job
interviews.
• Recognize old & modern samples of job
interviews.
• Appreciate some job interviews’ tips.
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Concepts
A mutual view; sight or a formal
meeting.
 Job interview: an interview to determine whether an
applicant is suitable for a position
of employment.
One who is interviewed
 Interviewee:
( potential employee).
One who interviews
 Interviewer:
( potential employer).
 Interview:

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Aims of job interviews
• It gives the potential employers & applicants
a chance to learn more about each other.
• It helps employers to elicit information and
assess the suitability of a person to the job/
position.
• It gives applicants a chance to sell
themselves, assess the job / position
/company.
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Forms of jobs interviews

Written tests

To elicit subject knowledge;
Abilities; Aptitude, Personality,
and they can be: manual
or online.

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Verbal interviews

To elicit: Background;
skills; General
aptitude; Knowledge,
Personality;
remuneration
package and they can
be:
• In person
• Panel
• Group discussion
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Telephone interviews: Online interviews:
initial; for screening purposes

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• Online questionnaire
• Camera interview


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Types of job interviews
• Technical Interviews: focuses on problem solving
using techniques and creativity.
• Behavioral Interviews: focuses on how the
candidate reacted to actual situations in the past.
• Stress Interviews: Focuses on finding out how a
candidate handles work overload, conflicts or deals
with multiple projects.
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The beginning of job interviews
in history

Package

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Package


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Tips for interviewees

Before the Interview Day:

Collect information.
Five thing to remember.
Interview rehearsal.
Things to take with you.
Your Personal appearance.
Sleep well.
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In the interviewing Day:

• Be punctual.
• Turn off your cell phone before
interview starts.
• Don’t munch on food while waiting
for the interview.
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In & During the interview:

Smile & Greet the interviewer /
panel.
Sit relaxed & confident.
Be ware of your forced habits.
Listen when needed.
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In & During the interview:

Highlight your strength.
Be clear in what you say: speak
professionally & stay positive.
Participate actively.

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After the interview:

• Ask for clarification.
• Wait until the interview is
completed.
• Before you go out thank the
interviewers and say GOODBYE.
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Objectives: by the end of this
presentation you will be able to:

• Understand concepts of job interviews.
• Know aims of job interviews.
• Recognize different forms and types of job
interviews.
• Recognize old & modern samples of job
interviews.
• Appreciate some job interviews’ tips.
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Thank you
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EnD

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