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THT WEEK 6

This is an individual activity for you to carry out. This activity should be completed before the
next class.

1. Find information on things to do before attending a job interview.

1 Put mobile devices on silent.

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2 Arrive at least 15 minutes earlier.
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3 Dress politely and keep appearance neat.
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4 Prepare and bring along all the supplies that you might need during the
. interview.
5 Do some research on the company and interviewer (if you know who will be).
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2. Find information about the features of these types of interviews as listed below.

Types of Interviews Features

 Body language and facial expressions are more clearly

Face to face identified and understood.
 Real-Time Interaction - provide immediate feedback,
allowing for spontaneous conversation and clarification of
points in real time
 A more cost-effective way to screen candidates.
Phone Screening  Slots range from 10 to 30 minutes.
 As a large part of communication is visual and as they can’t
see your body language, it critical to have positive and sharp
answers delivered with enthusiasm.
 This method of interview is rare and involves the interviewer
Stress baiting you to see your response.
 The aim is to highlight your weaknesses and see how you
react under pressure.
 Multiple interviewers, often from different areas of the
Panel organization or with different perspectives.
 Structured set of questions that are predetermined and agreed
upon by the panel members to ensures that all candidates are
evaluated based on the same criteria
 Multiple candidates, often in a single session, being observed
Group and assessed together.
 Structured Activities: Group interviews often include
structured activities or exercises that candidates must
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complete. These activities may include problem-solving tasks,

group discussions, case studies, or role-playing scenarios.
 Remote Communication: Video interviews allow participants
Video/Skype to conduct interviews from separate locations, making them a
flexible option for both interviewers and candidates.
 Visual Interaction: Video interviews enable face-to-face
communication through a video call, allowing participants to
see each other on the screen.
 Time and Cost Efficiency: Video interviews can save time
and resources by eliminating the need for travel. This is
particularly beneficial for international or long-distance
interviews.
 Informal Atmosphere: Casual interviews take place in a
Casual relaxed and informal environment, which can be a coffee
shop, park, or other non-traditional settings, rather than a
formal office or conference room.
 Conversational Approach: Instead of following a strict set of
predetermined questions, casual interviews tend to be more
like friendly conversations. The conversation flows naturally
and may touch on various topics.

3. Find information about the contents that should be emphasised in answering “Tell me
about yourself” interview question.
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4. Look for information on things to avoid in answering “Tell me about yourself”

interview question. Provide justification for each of your findings.

No. Things to Avoid Justification

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5. Find information on the rules of Subject-Verb Agreement.

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No. Subject-Verb Agreement Example

Example:
Singular
A singular subject (boy) takes a
The boy goes to school.
1. singular verb (goes), whereas a
Plural
plural subject (boys) takes a
The boys go to school.
plural verb (go).

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6.

6. Share your findings in class in Week 7.