Job Interview

Presented by:
1. Kurnia Novitasari
2. Farica Farisiyah
3. Hein Karbira
4. Fikriya Dicky Nur Dian Syah
 Outline
• Definition of interview
• Three steps in successful
interviewing
• Job Interview Questions
• Do’s and don’ts
• General Tips
• Summary
 Definition Interview

Any face-to-face contact with anyone

who has the authority to hire or
supervise a person with your skills. They
may or may not have a job opening at
the time you interview with them.
 Before the Interview

• Research the employer

• Find out what the job responsibilities
are
• Find out and record where, when, and
with whom you will interview with
• Prepare a resume
 Three steps in successful
interviewing

Preparation Execution Review

Preparation : produce an interview schedule

and interview guides.
Execution : conduct the interviews.
Review : write up the interview notes.
 Typical of Job Interview
Questions
Tell me about yourself. (Don’t ramble. Stay focused on those
things about yourself that make you best qualified for the
job.)
What are your strengths? (Make sure you know what they
are before you get to the interview. Make a list.)
What are your weaknesses? (Careful of this one. What you
say can and will be held against you.)
What accomplishment in your life are you most proud?
Would you hire you for this job? Why?
What motivates you?
 Do’s
Create rapport Keep within the
Make notes scope of the
interview
Be sincere
Be objective Establish the
option to ask follow
Be courteous up questions
Verify your Wrap up the
findings interview and thank
Separate fact from the interviewee for
fiction their time.
Pitch the interview
at the right level
 Don'ts
x Arrive without x Use coarse language
warning
x Fidget, lounge or
x Forget interviewee’s appear bored
name or role
x Go over time without
x Show off agreement from
interviewee
x Criticise
x Interrupt x Fail to thank the
interviewee for their
x Be impatient time
Poor interviewing behaviour
× Arrived late ×confrontational
Became
× Was rude
×upmanship
Exhibited one ×inconsiderate
Was

×purpose
Did not explain the ×the
Talked down to
interviewee
of the
interview ×the
Abruptly ended
×scope
Did not explain the interview
of interview ×what
Did not explain
×Used jargon happens next
 General Tips
Map your route to the interview site so you’re not
late.
Appropriate business attire is a must.
Refer to your achievements often before your
interview date, so they’re fresh in your mind.
Think about questions you need to ask. Write them
down to jog your memory.
Know your answers to probable questions before
you walk in the door.
Practice, practice, practice your answers and your
delivery. Ask others to critique you.
 Closing the Interview

• Review your
strengths
• Ask questions
• The Call-Back
 Summary
You know yourself and what you have to offer.
You know you and the position are a match.
You know the company’s history.
You have prepared a professional resume.
You’ve practiced your delivery.
You know answers to probable questions.
You’ve practiced your smile, eye contact, and
firm handshake.
You’ve made it to the interview site on time.
This organization couldn’t live without you.
 Sources
• E-book “Interviewing” (taken: 11-03-2014)
Thank You