OTK @ Depa o! General Stas HANDLING JOB INTERVIEW Below are some points to consider on how to make the right impression + Dress code a) Be conservative in your dressing. Don’t wear flamboyant colours or style. Clothing should be comfortable and well pressed. b) Make sure your shoes are well polished, heir neatly styled and combed fingemails clean and your breath fresh c) Jewellery and makeup should be understated. 4) Dor't overuse perfume/coloane or wear anything that is not mainstream such as nose/chin/eyebrow!iongue rings. + Greeting Skills ) Wait to be invited into the interview room. ) Smile, be positive and enthusiastic. }) Don't sit down until you are invited to do so. ) Never put your briefcase/document folder on the interviewer's desk. ) you are offered coffee or @ soft drink, accept the offer if you like some. Dacline politely if you don’t want. However if you are offered a cigaratte, decline the offer as most interviewers are averse to smoking, = Non-Verbal Skils a) 3} 220 Besides being careful in verbal communication, you should also be watchful about how you project yourself through your body language. a) Sit up straight b) Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. ¢) Focus on the interviewer and on what heishe is saying. d) Don’t show nervous habits e} Shake hands firmly. f) Be sensitive to the interviewer's moves. When he/she stands to indicate the interview is over, stand up. What to bring to the interview Get a document folder/bag or a briefcase to carry the following items: + Letter of appointment or invitation and directions to the interview location + Extra copies of your résumé + Anotebook and a pen. You may have some questions in your notebook that you want to ask the interviewer or you may have to write down any specific instructions the interviewer gives you. * Copies of your work or a portfolio * Names; addresses, phone numbers of references if you did not put them in your résumé. * Original copies of your certificates anc letters of recommendation.ASCO nglish for ‘Tzchat Parposss Departmental Gereral Siiss Below are some possible questions during an interview. QUESTIONS [ | 1. Provide infe yourself 2, According to your CV, you have some computer knowledge. Could you tell me more about this ? 3. How long was your course at the polytechnic? RESPONSES My interests include gardening, swimming, playing badminton, reading and going for movies. ike swinuning the best because itis @ very good | form of exercise. | My father works as an electrician. My mother is a teacher. | have an elder brother who is working in Bumiputra Commerce Bank as en accountant. | My two younger sisters are still studying. We are | a happy family. We enjoy doing things together, | for example going on trips, camping and playing games. 1 did two papers involving computer skills. One was on Computer Applications and the other on Computer Programming. In the Applications paper | had hands-on training in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access. In the Programming paper I learnt to program with CH. I know something about computer applications and computer programming Quite long, My course lasted three years, including a six- month practical training in an electronics firm 4. Why did you repeat your second year? | didn't do well in Maths and Business Studies. However, | received extra coaching and put in a lot of effort in my repeat year. With the extra help and effort improved and passed the two papers. Jhad some personal problems. 5. Where did you do your practical training and what did you do there? Esso Refinery Port Dickson, Mostly accounting, | work. | jing with Esso Refinery in | -kson. Itis an American company that | did my practical tra Port Di6. What made you choose this, company ? | 7. What do you find interesting about this job? ASUOD-Eaalish for Techneal Perposes Department af Genera Stais refines crude oil, [ was involved in auditing, costing, preparing accounting reports and company budgets. a. | would like the opportunity to work on the development of new products. | have always been interested in research and development. Besides, the terms of employment are attractive. b. The pay and holidays are good and the company is located in my hometown Basically, I’m interested in this field. This job offers the opportunities and challenges 1 need in order to practise my skills and advance my career. 8. What makes you think that you will be suitable for this job? Timeet the required qualifications and experience. | am a fast learner. Hence lam able to transfer my skills if necessary. | listen and take direction well, I'ma good team player and have the drive to achieve success in al I do. ©. What is your greatest strength? | 10. Your goals as an employee Five years from now | am certain this company will Talways plan and manage my time so that | can meet deadlines. Ifit is necessary, | can work under pressure of time constraint. grow. will progress with it too by contributing towards the company’s goals. 1 hope the company will notice my diligence and provide the opportunity for promotion based on my experience by then. Questions you would like to ask ‘Would you mind giving me some more details about the job description for this position? Are employees encouraged to further their studies? Whatare the fringe benefits provided for the employees? Do medical benefits cover dental care as well?ASU. for Techies Purposes Deparment Gerert tae, Activity 1 Complete the following responses (R) to interview questions (Q) by selecting the most appropriate word or phrase. L. Q:Can you tell us something about yourself? R: Let me begin with my personal qualities (Following, followed, to follow) by my interests, People (who, whom, whose] | know tell me that I (possess, possesses, possessing) good interpersonal skills because(to, of, for) my friendly nature. From my personal experience, | find that getting along with my peers and being part of the team (make, makes, made) life more (enjoy, enjoyable, enjoyment) and productive. I put my heart (on, into, through) everything I do, whether it be work or play. (Fail, Failure, Failing) tome isa stepping stone to success. Problems and difficulties help me (mature, matured, maturing) in my thinking and attitudes towards people and matters, As for my interests, I like (play, plays, to play) football and tennis. Occasionally I go for a (swim, swam, swimming). [ove (travel, travels, traveling). So fer I've visited all the (country, states, places) in West Malaysia. 2. Q: What did you learn during your induserfal craining? R: [had actually (success, successfully, succeeded) in handling a full set of accounts. also (gain, gained, gaining) valuable experience in the use of accounting software, and spreadsheet. 3. Q: Why do you choose to apply for this position? R: [tis (therefore, consequently, because of) my keen interest in the ficld related to this position. I would like to put the knowledge | have gained into (action, play, practice), 4, Q: Whar do you define cooperation within a working environment? R: Cooperation can be viewed as a person's willingness to (forget, forego, sacrifice) personal interests or priorities whenever necessary to ensure the department or company reaches (its, hi , theirs) goals. It involves team work and ({riendship, goodwill, kindness) among the employees,ASOID-Englsh fr echnical Purposes [Bepartent fGen Stes 5. Q: Doyou intend to further your studies? R: [ believe it is always good to (enrich, refine, upgrade) one’s knowledge and skills in this IT age. However due to financial constraints of my parents, V've (decide, decided, deciding) to work for the time being. | would like to gain some (benefits, qualifications, work experience) and to save some money for my (advanced, further, high) education. When my knowledge and skills are upgraded, | would be able to (help, contribute, provide) more towards the company. Activity 2 Look at the words below. Identify which of the characters below belongs to your owa personality. Strengths Weaknesses outgoing independent nervous impatient confident thorough arrogant obsessive enterprising tolerant opportunistic uncaring humorous caring frivolous nosy ambitious prudent ruthiess indecisive helpful focused controlling forceful supportive bullying interfering competitive generous combative irresponsible responsible friendly introverted careless Now, using the information above, write about your own profile,Answer these popular interview questions. 1. Towhatextent do your grades reflect your ability? 2. How would your referees describe you? 3. How do you cope with stressful situations in your work? 4, How can you contribute to this company? 5. Whatare your career plans and how do you hope to achieve them? A5003-English for Technical Purpeses Depaument of Gereral Studies