Performing

a job
interview
Meeting 14
 The key is to be fully
prepared.

A job interview is a type of

What makes employment test that involves a

conversation between a job

a great applicant and a representative of

the employing organization. It is

interview?
more than just answering
questions. The interviewees must
think about his body language and
gestures, have good manners and
Both sides have proper eye contact. The most
to work smart. important thing is answering the
questions correctly, smoothly,
and confidently.
Before attending a job interview, an interviewee is to make sure to know the
etiquette before, during, and after the interview session. Here are some points to
note:

DO DON'T

Prepare the reason why you want the job.

Prepare all of your work experiences, the
strengthens and weaknesses.
Show any special skills you have.
Sit in a good position and try to look relaxed.
Look at the interviewer enthusiastically while
you are speaking.
Follow up a short answer with a clear explanation
or reason.
Make sure that you mention your strong points and
special skills.
Tell the interviewer what you want to learn from
the job.
Shake hand, unless the interviewer starts.
Play with your hands or tap your feet on
the floor.
Give a short answer.
Leave without saying, "Thank you for
inviting me to this interview".
Come in a rush.
Chew gum or candy while having interviews.
Lie.
 tell me about your self

Clue : Elaborate your educational background,

previous job position you have held, brief introduction

about your accomplishments, etc.

 What makes you interested

in this company?

Clue : Tell us why you want to work for the company.

 What do you know about

our company so far?

Clue : Tell us how far you know about the company.

 Why did you leave your

previous job?

Clue : Tell us why you decided to leave your previous job.

 What Experience do

you have during ___ __?

Clue : Elaborate some major responsibilities of your previous job.

 Tell me about your

strengths.

Clue : Mention your key skills and positive points with some concrete

examples.
 Tell me about your

experience dealing

with a difficult customer.

Clue : You have to respond to your experience dealing

with a difficult customer.

 What salary range

do you wish to earn?

Clue : To answer this question, you must know your skills that the company

can readily use. Show that your skills fit the organization needs and you can

contribute to the company's growth.

 What questions do

you have for me?

Clue : At the end of every interview, a candidate has to face this question.

you can ask any question that is related to the company or that will help

you give a clear picture of your role in the organization.