Do you get nervous before job interviews? if you follow best practices, you’ll build your confidence, feel more comfortable answering questions, and dramatically increase your chances of having a successful job interview.Below, we provide an overview of how to succeed in an interview along with a detailed discussion surrounding each point.
2. The Job Search
• Study the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for each
position.
• Review the value of what you have to offer to each position and the organization.
• How does your experience apply to what is required for the job?
• How do you interact with others?
• Become familiar with the organization so you can demonstrate how and why you
will be an effective employee.
• Know your credentials and limitations. Wanting a job does not necessarily mean
you’re qualified for it.
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3. Communication Tools
1. Preparing for the Interview
2. Communication Tools
3. Completing the Application
4. Prepare all Document
5. Grooming
6. Do’s and Don’t
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4. Completing the Application
╺ • complete the state application without being too wordy.
╺ • Application form is available on the Intranet in the HR Forms file.
╺ • Make sure all information is accurate and captures what you have done in
each job.
╺ • Document your qualifications.
╺ • The application deadline date is exactly that.
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5. Interview DO’s •
╺ • Dress suitably for the industry.
╺ • Personal grooming and cleanliness should be perfect.
╺ • Know the exact time and location of your interview. Arrive 10 minutes early.
╺ • Treat other people you encounter with politeness and respect..
╺ • Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact with interviewer.
╺ • Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer’s name and the correct pronunciation.
╺ Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
╺ • Sit still in your seat.
╺ • Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific
examples whenever possible.
╺ • Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question;
╺ • Use good quality grammar and good pronunciation. 5
6. Treat the interview sincerely
and show interest in
the employer
• Watch the manner of your voice.
• Answer the question and use professional experiences how you would react or
respond to a given situation.
• Make sure answers have a definite way.
• Evaluate the interviewer and the organization. • An interview is a two-way
process.
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7. Softly Toot Your Own Horn!
• Display silent confidence.
• Organize your thoughts
• apply your knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Think globally! Relate “outside” experiences to demonstrate your experience.
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8. Interview Don’ts
• Don’t make excuses.
• Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
• Don’t make negative comments about previous employers or supervisors
• Don’t treat the interview casually,.
• Don’t give the impression you are only interested in salary.
• Don’t act as though you would take any job
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9. After the interview
• Study the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for each
position.
• Review the value of what you have to offer to each position and the organization.
• How does your experience apply to what is required for the job?
• How do you interact with others?
• Become familiar with the organization so you can demonstrate how and why you
will be an effective employee.
• Know your credentials and limitations. Wanting a job does not necessarily mean
you’re qualified for it.
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10. Where to find jobs in New Zealand?
╺ Step 1: Find out about jobs in New Zealand.
╺ Step 2: Write or update your CV.
╺ Step 3: Search and apply for suitable jobs.
╺ Step 4: Prepare and practise for job interviews.
╺ Step 5: Attend job interviews.
╺ Step 6: Get a job offer.
╺ Step 7: Begin working
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11. Top Job Website in New Zealand
1. MyJobSpace
2. Indeed Jobs
3. Jora Jobs
4. Trade me
5. Seek
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