"How to “sell yourself” – preparing for a job interview."

1. "How to “sell
yourself” – preparing
for a job interview."
Roșca Alexandra Dumitrița
Pîrvan Aida Iulia
Popescu Ruxandra
UNIVERSITY OF AGRONOMIC SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE IN BUCHAREST
Faculty of Management and Rural Development

2. Preparation is key
when you’re ready
to sell yourself
during a job
interview.
Your impressive resume
and glowing
recommendations may
be enough to land you
an interview — but they
won't get you the job.
We’ve put together some
interview tips on how to
sell your experience and
specific skills to achieve
interview success.

3. • Tune-up your resume. Chances are you already
have a resume that lead you to an interview.
However, be sure to read your resume over once
again, and make any necessary changes. It is
also important to read over everything outlined
in your resume because the interviewer will ask
you questions in regards to that information.

4. • Before sitting down for an interview, make sure
you have gained some knowledge about the
company you are applying for. Research their
mission statement and values, so you can gain a
better understanding on some of the possible
questions you may be asked during your
interview.

5. • Job interviews are not something you do
everyday, so when you finally sit down for one,
it can feel unnatural. Try practicing your
interviewing skills until it begins to feel easy.

6. • Your outfit will be one of the first impressions your
interviewer has about you, so make sure you put
thought into it. Regardless of the type of job you are
applying for, you should dress sharp, and never be
casual. Your clothes should be ironed, there should be
no stains or tears, and your shirt should always be
tucked in.

7. • A portfolio is a collection of works (art, writing,
photos, etc.) you've accomplished in the past. Some
careers require this, while others do not. For example,
architects could include structures they have
designed, or journalists could include writing samples.
• When showing off your portfolio, remember to explain
any drawings or images to the interviewer, so they
have some idea of what they're looking at.

8. • An interview is your chance to share all of your best
attributes to your interviewer, and convince that
person why you are the best candidate to hire. Be
sure to plan exactly what features about yourself
you want to convey during your interview and how
you will express them

9. • Don’t complain about
your past work to the
interviewer, or give them
any blame. That type of
behavior comes across
as immature and useless.
Instead, speak of the
future. Talk about what
you have learned from
your past employers and
how excited you are to
begin new endeavors.
This will show you are a
positive person

10. • Interviewers are looking for
more than simple word
descriptions of why you are
great. They are listening for you
to share a great example from
your experiences.

11. • It can be easy to get nervous
during an interview and give
quick, expressionless answers
that show your employer you are
crumbling under pressure. Here
are some tips to try to keep your
interviewer engaged:
• Pause occasionally before you
answer a question.
• Use your hands to gesture as you
talk.
• Change the volume of your voice
throughout your responses.
• Smile frequently.

12. Thank you for your attention

13. Bibliography
• https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-
sell-yourself-in-an-interview-2015-5
• https://www.wikihow.com/Sell-Yourself-in-
Any-Job-Interview
• https://www.interview-
skills.co.uk/blog/interview-tips-how-sell-
yourself