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The interview
A job interview is a process in
which a potential employee is
evaluated by an employer for
prospective employment in their
company, organization, or firm.
During this process, the employer
hopes to determine whether or
not the applicant is suitable for
the job.
Why do employers interview
To find out 3 things:
• Will you be able to do the job well
= your skills and experience
• Are you really motivated to do the job
= evidence that you really want it
• Will you fit into the organization
= what kind of person you are
Preparingfor the Interview
• Know your strengths & weaknesses
• Determine your employment interests;
what do you want to do and why
• Reflect on your values;
what’s most important to you
• Be prepared to cite several examples of experiences,
accomplishments, successes
Step 1: The Self-Interview
Preparingfor the Interview
• Review employer website/literature
• Develop targeted questions concerning employer and job
• Attend Informational Meetings
• Be sure you know what the company stands for, its culture,
and why you want to work for them!
Step 2: Research
Preparingfor the Interview
Step 3: Practice
• Review common questions
• Schedule mock interview
• Prepare list of questions
• Be alert to body
language & eye contact
• SMILE
• Speak clearly
• listen carefully
• Match your skills /
experiences with
jobs
Dressing for Success-Men
• Suit-Single or double breasted
• Polished shoes
• Solid white shirt
• Conservative tie
• Neatly groomed hair, beard,
and mustache
• Avoid strong colognes, earrings,
and body piercing
Dressing for Success-Women
• Pant or skirt suit, decent traditional outfit.
• Pumps with small to medium heels
• Light makeup, perfume, and jewelry
• Wear neutral color
Arrivingon Time
• Be on time! This means not only don't be late, but don't be
too early, and don't arrive with "baggage". 10 minutes early is
good.
• Smile.
• Make eye contact and give a firm handshake.
First Impressions
You Never get second chance to
make your first impression
Bodylanguageduringtheinterview
• Give the appearance of energy as you walk
• Smile
• Shake hands firmly
• Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting
• Sit upright and look alert and interested
• Look the interviewer in the eye
• Be careful for folding hands and arms and crossing your legs
• Do not fiddle!
• Stay calm
• Be positive
• Confidence
• pofessional
Communication
• Matching your communication style to that of the interviewer.
• Listen carefully to the interviewers questions
• Avoid interrupting the interviewer.
• Try not to use jargon in your answers or questions.
Interviewcommunicationskills
• A good handshake
• Pronounce the interviewer's name PROPERLY.
• Get the interviewer to do a lot of the talking.
• Maintain Good eye contact with your interviewer.
• Smile. Look as if you are enjoying the conversation.
• Have a Confident posture.
• Mirror your interviewer's body language.
• Keep all your answers positive.
• Show ENTHUSIASM.
• LISTEN carefully to the interviewer's question.
• Ask the interviewer questions when the opportunity arises
DuringtheinterviewSomeguidelines
DuringtheinterviewSomeguidelines
• Don’t lie, your answers should be truthful, sincere to the point
• Don’t answer with a simple “yes” or “no” Explain using examples
• Don’t lose your temper, control your emotions
• Speak as clearly as possible
• Never bad mouth or complain about a previous employer
• Do not assume that the interviewers read your CV in detail, tell them
about yourself.
• Avoid sensitive issues such as topics related to politics and religion
unless directly linked to the job
• Sound enthusiastic about the position and the company
• Have a few questions about the job or companyready
• Let the interviewer raise the issue of salary and benefits
• Thank the interviewer/s for the opportunity and ask when you can
expect to hear from them
Typicalinterview questions
Typicalinterview questions
Typicalinterview questions

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Interview skills by mohamed abdul raheem

  • 2. A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job.
  • 3. Why do employers interview To find out 3 things: • Will you be able to do the job well = your skills and experience • Are you really motivated to do the job = evidence that you really want it • Will you fit into the organization = what kind of person you are
  • 4. Preparingfor the Interview • Know your strengths & weaknesses • Determine your employment interests; what do you want to do and why • Reflect on your values; what’s most important to you • Be prepared to cite several examples of experiences, accomplishments, successes Step 1: The Self-Interview
  • 5. Preparingfor the Interview • Review employer website/literature • Develop targeted questions concerning employer and job • Attend Informational Meetings • Be sure you know what the company stands for, its culture, and why you want to work for them! Step 2: Research
  • 6. Preparingfor the Interview Step 3: Practice • Review common questions • Schedule mock interview • Prepare list of questions • Be alert to body language & eye contact • SMILE • Speak clearly • listen carefully • Match your skills / experiences with jobs
  • 7. Dressing for Success-Men • Suit-Single or double breasted • Polished shoes • Solid white shirt • Conservative tie • Neatly groomed hair, beard, and mustache • Avoid strong colognes, earrings, and body piercing
  • 8. Dressing for Success-Women • Pant or skirt suit, decent traditional outfit. • Pumps with small to medium heels • Light makeup, perfume, and jewelry • Wear neutral color
  • 9. Arrivingon Time • Be on time! This means not only don't be late, but don't be too early, and don't arrive with "baggage". 10 minutes early is good. • Smile. • Make eye contact and give a firm handshake.
  • 10. First Impressions You Never get second chance to make your first impression
  • 11. Bodylanguageduringtheinterview • Give the appearance of energy as you walk • Smile • Shake hands firmly • Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting • Sit upright and look alert and interested • Look the interviewer in the eye • Be careful for folding hands and arms and crossing your legs • Do not fiddle! • Stay calm • Be positive • Confidence • pofessional
  • 12.
  • 13. Communication • Matching your communication style to that of the interviewer. • Listen carefully to the interviewers questions • Avoid interrupting the interviewer. • Try not to use jargon in your answers or questions.
  • 14. Interviewcommunicationskills • A good handshake • Pronounce the interviewer's name PROPERLY. • Get the interviewer to do a lot of the talking. • Maintain Good eye contact with your interviewer. • Smile. Look as if you are enjoying the conversation. • Have a Confident posture. • Mirror your interviewer's body language. • Keep all your answers positive. • Show ENTHUSIASM. • LISTEN carefully to the interviewer's question. • Ask the interviewer questions when the opportunity arises
  • 16. DuringtheinterviewSomeguidelines • Don’t lie, your answers should be truthful, sincere to the point • Don’t answer with a simple “yes” or “no” Explain using examples • Don’t lose your temper, control your emotions • Speak as clearly as possible • Never bad mouth or complain about a previous employer • Do not assume that the interviewers read your CV in detail, tell them about yourself. • Avoid sensitive issues such as topics related to politics and religion unless directly linked to the job • Sound enthusiastic about the position and the company • Have a few questions about the job or companyready • Let the interviewer raise the issue of salary and benefits • Thank the interviewer/s for the opportunity and ask when you can expect to hear from them