PREPARATION FOR

JOB INTERVIEW
By :
Hepy Nurcahyanti (204180035)
Iis Rulianawati (204180036)
Khoirun Nisa’i Sholihah (204180043)
A. THE DEFINITION OF JOB INTERVIEW
A job interview is essentially a meeting organised by a
recruiter (academia, hospital, pharmaceutical company,
etc.) that is used to evaluate a potential employee for
prospective employment. However, consider this meeting
as a two-way process between the candidate and the
interviewer. The interviewer wants to find out how well the
candidate could do the job and fit in with their organisation
and team and the candidate aims to show that they are the
best person for the job and for the organisation but they
also should aim to find out more about the work
environment.
 B. THE PURPOSE OF INTERVIEW
An interview is a mutual exchange of information between an employer
and you, as a candidate for a position. The primary objectives are to:
1. Supplement resume information
2. Show that you understand your strengths and weaknesses and have a
sense of direction
3. Enable the employer to evaluate your personality and attitudes in terms
of the demands of the organization and the position
4. Allow you to gain information about the organization and the job that is
not available through other sources
5. Give you and the employer an opportunity to discuss the desirability of
further contact or an offer of employment.
 C. TYPES OF INTERVIEW

Behavioral
Face-to-Face Phone
Interview
Interview Interview
Behavior-based
This is the most Telephone
interviews are
common method. interviews are
designed to elicit
One interviewer or common for
information about
two or a panel of screening
how you have
interviewers will interviews and
performed in the
conduct the long‐distance
past because past
interview interviews.
behavior is a good
indicator of how you
will function in the
future.
 Exit Interview
Stress interviews Technical
Panel Interview
Interview
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interview is a job employees leave,
conducted by an attempt to see interview for any what they liked
interviewing how you handle position that about their job, and
panel made up yourself. relates to the tech where the
of the
industry, such as organization needs
supervisor and
information improvement.
some members
technology.
of the team.
D. Preparation for the Job Interview

1. Before the Interview

a) Know Yourself: Most interviews include questions regarding your
qualifications, education, campus and community activities, prior
work experience, personal characteristics, skills, and career interests.
To prepare for answering questions about yourself, think about the
following questions
 Which personality characteristics and skills do I want to talk
about?
 What job experiences are most relevant to this position?
 What did I gain from my college education? Focus on those
experiences that best sell you for the position for which you
are interviewing.
b) Research the Company

A company's website is an excellent place to begin. It usually gives you information on whether it is
international or domestic, what its revenues are, how many locations it has, and the nature of its
major products. It is important to learn as much as you can about the employer before you interview.
By adequately researching the organization, you will have a much better chance of creating a
positive impression. The following questions can help guide your research:
 What are the organization's philosophy
and goals?
 What are the size and structure of the
organization?
 What are the organization's products
and services?
 What is the organization known for?
 What are the geographical locations of
its plants, stores, or sales outlets?
 How well is the organization doing?
(growth patterns)
 etc
 c) Research the Position
Analyze the job description and how your background, skills, and
experience apply to the position. Evaluate your interest in this career
field and be able to verbalize it. If the job description is limited,
research similar jobs in similar companies and look up information on
the job title in various career information resources, such as the
O*Net.

d) Practice Interviews
Write down a list of possible questions that you think may be asked,
then have a friend act as an interviewer and direct them to you in a
practice interview situation. Don't stop until you feel comfortable
answering each question. Practicing beforehand will make you feel
more comfortable and relaxed during the interview.
2. The Day of the Interview

a) Make sure that you look professional. It is appropriate to dress more formally for
the interview even if the environment is casual.
b) Avoid heavy use of scented body products as others may be sensitive to the scent.
c) Arrive at least fifteen minutes early and be sure to bring money for parking.

d) Bring a professional looking folder or padfolio with

two copies of your resume, list of references, pen,
calendar, and notepad.
e) Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest by making eye
contact, smiling, and a firm handshake.
f) Be courteous to everyone you meet; others not directly
in the interview process may be asked to express an
opinion about you.
 3. During the Interview

a) Give clear and concise answers with specific

examples about your past experiences, skills, and
abilities that directly relate to the
b) position or company goals. Mention your
accomplishments whenever possible
c) Clearly articulate your career goals and how they
relate to the position.
d) Avoid talking negatively about past supervisors, co-
workers, or companies of employment.
e) Avoid asking about salary and benefits during the
first interview.
f) Ask at least two of your pre-prepared, well thought
out questions to determine if this organization and job
is right place for you.
g) Maintain eye contact and avoid fidgeting during your
interview. Calm nerves.
h) You need to be fully engaged in this conversation, so
turn off your cell phone and do not check it.
i) Do not chew gum, eat or drink (unless offered to
you).
 4. After the Interview

a) Back in Touch
b) Get Everyone's Business Card
c) Make notes about information you gathered during the
interview
d) Send follow up letters within 24 hours
e) Do not give up
 E. Sample Interview Questions With Suggested
Ways of Answering

A. Traditional Interview

Below are common interview questions with a tip on how to answer the most
common ones. Employers usually use your resume to guide their questions. Always have
the job description in mind and consider ways to match your skills.
 Tell me about yourself?
(Tip: Summarize your skills and why you are interviewing today.)
 Why did you choose the career you’re pursuing?
(Tip: Share what excites you about this field and how you will be successful.)
 What do you consider your strengths?
(Tip: Describe skills that match the job description and will make you an asset.)
 What do you consider your weaknesses?
(Tip: Acknowledge your limitations, but most importantly, explain how you manage or are
working to improve them.)
Here are some others:
 How would a friend or professor describe you?
 What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
 In what ways do you think you'll contribute to our
company?
 Where do you see yourself in five years?
 What 2 or 3 accomplishments have given you the most
satisfaction? Why?
 Describe your most rewarding college experience.
 Why did you select your college or university?
 What led you to choose your field or major study?
 What do you know about our company
 B. Behavioral Interview

Consists of questions about past experiences to determine how you will behave in the
future. Use the STAR method to guide your answer: Situation and Task (details), Action and
Results (skills, accomplishment). Give enough details so the interviewer understands the
situation, but spend more time on the skills you used, the results, what you learned and what
you might do differently next time. Ask for clarification if you do not understand the questions
and make sure your answers are clear and complete.
 Tell me about a time when you worked on a group project and disagreed with a team
member’s ideas.
 Give me an example of a goal you reached and how you achieved it.
 Tell me how you work effectively under pressure
 Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a problem.
 Have you ever made a mistake? How did you handle it?
 Describe a stressful situation at work and how you handled it.
 C. Antother Question Example
Q:Tell me about yourself.
This is the dreaded,
classic, open-ended
interview question and
likely to be among the
first.
Q: What are your
Q: Why do you want to leave
strengths?
your current job?
Avoid trashing other Point out your positive
employers and make attributes related to
generic statements the job.
Q: What are your Q: Which adjectives
weaknesses? would you use to
describe yourself?
Everybody has Answer with
weaknesses, Q: What do you know Q: Why do you want to
positive, work-
but don't about our company? work for us?
oriented adjectives,
spend too such as
much time on conscientious, hard- This is the
To answer this
this one and working and dreaded, classic,
one, research the
keep it work honest. open-ended
company before
related. interview question
you interview.
and likely to be
among the first.
 Q: Why do you want Q: Why should I hire
to work for us? you?
Q: Explain how you Q: What qualifies you for
Same as above. Point out your this job?
overcame a major obstacle.
Research the positive attributes
company before you related to the job,
Tout your skills,
interview. Avoid the and the good job The interviewer is experience, education
predictable, such as, you've done in the likely looking for a and other
"Because it's a great past. Include any particular example qualifications,
company." Say why compliments you've of your problem- especially those that
you think it's a great received from solving skills and the match the job
company. management. pride you show for description well. Avoid
solving it. just regurgitating your
resume. Explain why.
 F. Interview Do’s and Don’ts
A. Do’s
 Do your homework! (on the organization and
in your preparation)
 Be confident
 Practice! Good interview skills take practice
 Ask questions that are thoughtful and
intelligent
 Follow up to thank interviewers within 24hrs
 Take your time to think when responding to a
question
 Make sure to discuss how you’re going to
apply your skills to the job you’re
interviewing for
 Use every interview as a learning
experience. Every interview (good & bad)
helps you learn and makesyou better
 Dress appropriately (when in doubt,
overdress
 Arrive eary
 Make eye contact
 Bring extra copies of your resume (just in
case)
 Bring copies of your reference list
 Be aware of your nervous habits
 Be concrete
 Shake hands on arrival and departure
 Be YOURSELF!
 A. Don’ts

 Don’t be overconfident/aggressive!
 Don’t ask silly questions that waste time or have an obvious
answer that you would know if you did your homework!
 Don’t forget to ask any questions at all!
 Don’t chew gum!
 Don’t fidget!
 Don’t stare or avoid eye contact!
 Don’t arrive late!
 Don’t leave your cell phone on!
 Don’t bring a coffe!
 
THANK
YOU!