Pre-Immersion Activity

MOCK JOB INTERVIEW

FIVE-PART
INTERVIEW
TIPS
 Do your homework! Learn
as much as you can about Know where you are

I. Part the company you are

applying to before the
interview.
going. Arrive 5 – 15
minutes early.

One-
Before the
Interview Be prepared when you go
to the interview.
Dress for Success!
 Inform the When you meet the interviewer,
secretary/receptionist that look straight into his/her eyes,
you have an interview, shake hands firmly, introduce
whom it is with, and the yourself, smile, be confident and

II. Part
time of the interview. wait until you are offered a seat.

Two- Be positive in your communication.

Don‘t slouch, try not to be too bold or
too shy. Let the interviewer lead the
interview. Express that you are happy
When all else fails:
SMILE!!

The to have the opportunity to interview.

Start DO NOT: Smoke, chew gum,

curse, slouch, put your hands on
items on the interviewer‘s desk,
fidget with rings, pens, ties,
change, or other items in your
reach.
III. Part Three- The Interview
Always face the Know your resume well Be honest with all answers.
Stay positive with
interviewer with and be prepared to Don‘t be a know- Experienced interviewers can
your attitude and
good posture and answer questions about it-all! see right through "little white
your answers.
body language. them. lies."

Be thorough with your

If you don‘t Organize your thoughts
answers. Never answer Pay close attention Watch for illegal questions,
understand the before speaking. Feel free
with just a "yes" or "no." to what the such as information about
question, ask the to think for a moment
Always provide interviewer is your age, religion, race,
interviewer to about tough questions.
explanations and saying. ethnicity or marital status.
explain. time.
examples.
DON’T:

Emphasize Draw Criticize Discuss Discuss

Emphasize your Draw attention to Criticize former Discuss personal Discuss salary or
weaknesses. negative attributes employers, co- issues, good or bad, benefits unless the
such as poor workers, or school which are interviewer brings
attendance, grades, personnel. irrelevant. it up first.
being fired, etc.
 Ask the job-related questions you prepared for the interview.

IV. Part You may be offered the job immediately. In that case, you should ask about
specific salary, benefits, and work hours. You do not have to give them an
immediate answer. Ask for a day to think about it.

Four- If you are told you will be contacted, ask about how long it will be. Offer to
call in a few days to find out the decision. This shows your continued
interest.

End of Make sure the interviewer knows how best to contact you and that you are
available for any additional information that may be needed.

Interview Thank the person for the interview and their interest in you as a potential
employee or student. Shake hands firmly on the way out.
V. Part
Five-
Send the interviewer a thank-you letter soon
after the interview.

The
Follow-
Call the company about a week after the
interview to find out if they have made a
decision. If they have not, find out when
they expect to have a decision.

up
 Poor personal appearance

Inability to communicate clearly, poor voice, and grammar

WHY Lack of planning for a career, no purpose or goals

ARE
Lack of enthusiasm and confidence in the interview

Condemning past employers

PEOPLE Failure to look the interviewer in the eye

Limp handshake

NOT Late to the interview

HIRED?
Does not thank the interviewer for his/her time

Asks no questions

Lack of knowledge about the business or the position

COMMON JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• Tell me about yourself.
• What did you like or dislike about your previous job?
• What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?
• What is your greatest strength/weakness?
• How do you handle stress and pressure?
• Describe a difficult work situation or project and how you overcame it.
• What was the biggest accomplishment (failure) in this position?
• How do you evaluate success?
• Why do you want this job?
COMMON JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• Why should we hire you?
• What are your goals for the future?
• What are you passionate about?
• How did you hear about the position?
• What do you know about the company?
• Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work, and how you dealt with it.
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• What‘s your dream job?
• What are you looking for in a new position?
• What type of work environment do you prefer?
COMMON JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• How would your boss and co-workers describe you?
• If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?
• What makes you stand out from the rest of the applicants?
• What does a typical workday look like for you?
• Why are you the right candidate for the job?
• What is your greatest accomplishment or the project you‘re most proud of completing?
• What are your salary expectations?
• What are the top 3 values needed in a worker?
• Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
• What do you think of competitions?
COMMON JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• What other careers have you applied for?
• Describe a situation in which you influenced or motivated people.
• Describe a situation in which you dealt with confrontation.
• How do you go about solving problems?
• What motivates you?
• Describe your ideal job.
• Are you a leader?
• Would you describe yourself as competitive?
• What gets you out of bed in the morning?
• How would your worst enemy describe you?
• Why did you choose your course or degree?
• What are your interests?
REMINDERS
• Attire:
 Men: Button Up Shirt with Collar and Necktie
 Women: Dress Pants, Pencil Skirts, Knee-length Dresses with Blazers or Suits.

• Mock Job Interview Schedule

• April 1 & 2 – Durban, Halifax & Brisbane
• April 3 & 4 – Kaohsiung & Shanghai