JOB

INTERVIEW
 FEAR FACTOR
What’s going to happen
during the interview?
Who is conducting the
interview?
How long will the interview
last?
“Hey, I’ve How will I be evaluated?
Got A Job
Interview!”
 JOB The most crucial thirty- to sixty-minute opportunity you
INTERVIEW have in your job seeking efforts.
The culmination of all your preparation, including
education, and the key to opening the door to your career.
Your goals for effective job interviewing:
Get the job offer
Land a stimulating & rewarding job
Interviewer’s goals in effective job interviewing:
Can you do the job?
Will you do the job?
Will you get along with the other
employees?
 1. If hired, you’ll be incompetent. Or, you’ll need too
much time to learn the job.
2. You won’t take your work seriously and someone
must constantly check your work.
3. That you’ll be lazy, giving only the minimum effort
and have to be told when to do everything.
Interviewer’s 4. That you’ll frequently call in sick, arrive late, leave
early and constantly ask for raises.
Worst Fear 5. That you’re a quitter and you’ll walk out when they
need you.
6. That you’re a constant complainer, a braggart, or
someone who blames others for your mistakes,
sloppy work, etc.
7. That you’re arrogant, rude, pushy, broody, or moody.
8. That you show no pride in your work or appearance.
 What does the manager want to know?
That:
 You are the best person to accomplish his/her
Think goals.
 You will NOT become his/her “worst fear”.
Like the
 You will make
Interviewer  the company better,
 the manager’s life easier,
 the manager become more successful &
look better.
 What questions will the manager ask?
 All interviews are different.
 However, since most interviews are routine, there
Think are some routine questions you can expect.
Like the  Areas the manager needs to know about you
 Education Experience
Interviewer  Skills
 Personality
  Sparkle! Market yourself with
conviction and confidence.

EMPLOYER’S  Personality is important. Build

PERSPECTIVE rapport with the interviewer.

 Be honest under all circumstances.

 Listen and think before answering.

Pause for thinking time.
  Be prepared for “behavioral event” i.e.
Questions based on past experiences in
EMPLOYER’ order to identify competencies required
S
in the job- “past behavior predicts
PERSPECTI
VE future behavior”.

 Think about how you would handle likely

job situations e.g. Conflict within a
team.
  Tailor your interview answers, rather
than giving generic answers.
EMPLOYER’
S  Be informative but not lengthy.
PERSPECTI  Focus on what you can offer for the
VE
employer more than on your need for
a job.

 Relax-if possible!
“It is very important to be yourself and not
try to act or misconstrue the facts to the way
you think the interviewer wants you to
answer. If the employer suspects any
mistruths, then the whole interview is
compromised. Your career prospects
in the company will definitely be
affected if any lies or contrary
personality traits come to light in the
future, (Pierce).”
 The 3 P’s OF
SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS :
Preparation,
Presentation
Practice
PREPARATION
A common question in job interviews is
“Why do you want to work for us?” and
to answer this you need to know about
the organization.
REPARATION
• research the company (goal)
• know your curriculum vitae
• prepare your evidence (use the
simple SAR approach)
Situation outline the situation briefly and concisely
Action I took tell them what you did
Result/Outcome were you successful? what did you learn?

• prepare answers to questions

• prepare questions to ask them (in case you will be asked if you
have questions left for them)
Example:
What kind of orientation programme is offered?
Will the company support on-going study and development?
Will there be opportunities for increased responsibility and
broader experience in the company?
 Not many people find the prospect
of a job interview exciting! Sometimes
the more you want the job, the more
anxious, nervous, and tense it can
make you. Work out how to calm your
nerves by looking at ways that have
worked for you in the past and factor
this into your preparation.
 PRESENTATION

People often say, “It only takes a

few minutes to make a lasting
impression” or, “You don’t get a
second chance to make a first
impression”.
 Body language
 Eye contact
 Sitting postures
 Hand gestures
 Tone of voice
 Mannerism
 Common Questions/ Answers
oTell me about yourself.
oHighlight your background as it
relates to particular job.
oIn what ways will your education
or training help you in this
position?
oDemonstrate your capacity to
make practical application of
formal knowledge & training.
oTell me about a problem you
solved on your previous job.
Provide information that includes
problems you have handled, actions
you have taken and the results-
premise that past behavior predicts
future behavior.
oDo you prefer to work alone, or do
you prefer to work as part of a
group?
Double-edged sword; work alone
could be self starter, work in group
could be team player. Stress both
attributes.
 Common Questions/ Answers
oWhat do you know about our
company?
Use company research.
oWhy are you interested in
working for this company?
Relate your skills to what you
know about the company.
oWhere do you see yourself in three
years?
Demonstrate ambition, potential
and flexibility.
oIn a job, what interests you
most/least?
Relate to the position
oHow do others describe you?
Personal traits & characteristics
adjectives
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