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JOB INTERVIEW
Interview can be one of the most stressful situations. From the moment, we can enter the
potential employer’s building to the time we are back outside, we are on show, and preparing
to give a good performance. Here are some tips when you are in the job interview.
DO
 Prepare a complete, attractive resume that stresses your qualification in a positive
manner.
 Get permission from people you plan to use as references
 Write an effective cover letter that really sells “you”
 Fill out the application completely, accurately, and legibly
 Use the completed resume as a reference for filling out the application
 Arrive for the interview a few minutes early
 Dress appropriately for the interview
 Go to the interview alone
 Bring resume, social security card, work permits, and licences to the interview
 Greet the receptionist and interviewer courteously
 Present yourself with confidence
 Research the company
 Be prepared to answer question about yourself and your qualifications
 Smile
 Follow the interview with s thank-you letter

DON’T
 Do not present a resume that was hastly put together or has typographical errors and
smudges
 Do not use a general, all-purpose resume
 Do not give inaccurate information
 Do not present an application that is unreadable or incomplete
 Do not arrive late for an interview
 Do not wear jeans, wrinkled cloting, or outrageous jewelry to sn interview
 Do not overdo perfume aftershave
 Do not take friend or family to an interview
 Do not act as if the receptionist an interviewer are doing you a favor by seeing you
 Do not forget your manner.

Interview question and responses

Interview’s Questions Interview’s Answer
Why should I consider you for this position? I am probably best at reaching for marketing
 purposes
What extracurricular activities were you I like sport. I joined the school football club
involved in? and played as a striker. We were a good
team
What would you consider your strengths? I am a patient listener and clear
communicator, which is essential to being a
sales representative.
What is your biggest weakness? I tend to get bored easily and so love to keep
myself challenged.
So why don’t you tell me why you are Unfortunately, our company is shutting
interested in changing position? down due to the economy.
Tell me what you do in your spare time? When I’m not working. I volunteer at the
community center. We offer a variety of
civic and sports program.
Why do you want this job? I want this retail job at your store because I
know I would be terrific at it. K lobe
engaging with people and providing them
with assistance.
What are your goals for the future? My plan is to work full-time in a long term
care environment or hospital for the next
few years.
Do you work well with people? I am skilled at communicating with diverse
people across all platforms-phone, email,
and in person.
Do you have any questions? If I were hired for this role, what would you
want me to achieve in my first months in the
position.