This document provides students with guidance on how to prepare for a successful job interview. It recommends researching the job and company in advance, preparing resumes and other materials, and practicing answering common interview questions. The document stresses arriving on time, being honest, confident and consistent during the interview. It also advises students to send a thank you letter after the interview and take notes to aid in the follow up process. The overall message is that thorough preparation, from learning skills to following up after the interview, can help students stand out from other candidates.

1. PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
STUDENTS VERSION
DALAT UNIVERSITY
05/14/2015
Triet Ho – trietho@kms-technology.com

2. AGENDA
• Introduction
• Why?
• When? and What?
– Before, in, and after the interview
– Common mistakes
• Conclusion
• Q&A
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3. Introduction
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4. WHY?
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
– Benjamin Franklin
• a writer, publisher
• a scientist
• a politician, philosopher
• an inventor
• discover about electricity
• Your preparations show how you different
from each other.
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5. When? and What?
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6. AT UNIVERSITY
• Foundation
– Try your best to learn beyond what you are
trained
• Soft kills
– Team work, learning and research skills
• English
– The tool to sale your values
– Common standard (TOEIC: 550)
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7. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
• Research the job and the organization
• Think about your bests and your interests and
how well it fits into the job and the
organization.
• Prepare Materials
– Resume
– Transcripts (photo and original)
– Certificates if any (photo and original)
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8. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
• Prepare questions for
interviewer/employer
• Estimate travel time
• Dress formally and brightly
• Others:
– Sleeping early
– Eating well
– …
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9. RESUME
• Personal Information
– Name, Phone, DOB, Email, Picture
• Career Objectives
• Education
• Knowledge and Skills
• Experiences
• Languages
• Hobbies
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10. COMMON MISTAKES
• Spelling, Profile picture
• Filename
– Recommended: <full name>-resume.docx
• Email address and email display name
• Mass email sending
• Incorrect receiver names
• No email subject/content
– Recommended subject: <full name> apply for
<position>
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11. IN THE INTERVIEW
• On time with materials in hand
• Honest, and positive
– Tell the truths
– Avoid complaining about others
• Confident, influent, and consistent
– Enter & Exit: strong smile and handshake
– Strong voice
– Think twice before answering
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12. AFTER THE INTERVIEW
• Taking notes:
– Interviewer names (get name card)
– Your impressions about the organization/job
– Information that influence your decision
• Follow up
– Thank you letter within 1 or 2 days
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13. CONCLUSIONS
• Learn hard (both competence and English)
• Understand the job and the organization
• Well prepare materials
• Be confident and honest
• Ask questions and Follow up
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14. Q&A
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STUDENTS VERSION

15. APPENDIX
• Common interview theme:
– Round 1 - mainly focus on technical skills, and
experiences (competence-based)
– Round 2 - mainly focus on soft skills, attitudes,
and your motivations (and salary)
• In case of Phone Interview:
– Tone of voice, full charged of battery, find a quiet
place and strong signal
• Bonus http://goo.gl/gBIu3N
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16. Thank you!
and
Good Luck!
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