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Prepare yourself with effective interview strategies before you actually go for an interviewer.
Determine if you will need to arrive early in order to complete an application form or testing.
GROOMING
Shower
Hair shampooed Clothes clean, neat, appropriate for a job interview Shoes are cleaned and shined
WHAT TO BRING
Resume/Application form Pen Knowledge of organization to which you are applying
ATTITUDE
Be punctual, realistic, relaxed, courteous, enthusiastic Show initiative Smile, pleasant greeting, firm handshake
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Clear, concise, well organized thoughts Good listening skills (eye contact) Ask pertinent questions Use expressive effective vocabulary Participate in conversations and prepare closing question
You attempt to achieve this goal by: persuading the prospective employer to hire you. displaying confidence in your ability to perform competently.
For their needs by: verifying information supplied in your work search documentation (e.g. application, cover letter, resume, broadcast letter).
asking questions, listening to your responses and observing your body language.
exploring your values, beliefs, expectations, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the type of work you are seeking. gathering information about you to help in making an informed decision.
The world being what it is, not all interviewers: know what they are looking for. know what they need. know how to interview effectively. recognize that the interviewee should be doing most of the talking. know how to stress the candidates suitability.
OPENING
Generally begins with a greeting from the interviewer(s).
ESTABLISHING RAPPORT
Means the small talk, the getting-to-know-you that begins, perhaps, as youre walking with the interviewer to the interview room.
INFORMATION GETTING
This is the focal point of the interview during which you are asked questions about your
Background, Interest in the position/organization, Specific knowledge Skills and abilities that make you a good candidate for the position Career plans, Reliability, Work habits, Attitudes Other information the interviewer deems important
INFORMATION GETTING
Most interviewers will ask you whether you have any questions. They may also give you an overview of the nature of the opening theyre filling and/or the company and its goal.
CLOSING
The interviewer will be likely advise you that the interview is over and let you know when and how you can expect to hear about the outcome. If not, you should ask, she/he should also thank you for your time and interest. You should do the same.
Practice your handshake with different people and ask for feedback. Get into the habit of shaking hands whenever you greet someone. Observe what you feel is, and is not, a good handshake. When meeting someone, listen to the other persons name and state yours clearly. The sooner you can use the other persons name the better.
Watch yourself shake hands as you meet the interview panel, take your chair and poise and sit in a comfortable position eager to experience the meeting.
Observe how well you are responding to the questions; questions you anticipated they would ask and have given some thought to. Notice how you are feeling as you have the opportunity to demonstrate that youve done your homework by analyzing what you have to offer and how it matches their needs.
Now move to the conclusion of the interview. Hear yourself reinforce your interest in the position and the organization, and summarize what you would bring to them. Conclude the interview, confident that youve made an impact; that youll be hearing from them soon with a job offer. By focusing on the image of the best possible scenario, you create a model in your minds eye - heres what it would look like, be like, is like. You mentally prepare for the best you can do. Visualizing a positive outcome can be effective in that your attitude about yourself can influence your behavior. When you clearly form the intent to positively influence the outcome, you will experience more energy and be better able to focus and concentrate on listening and behaving in a congruent manner.
Researchers tell us that over 55% of the impact we have in a personal meeting is our nonverbal presentation. This means the way we look in total. It includes dress, grooming, body language and facial expression. Dress Professionally Like you would if you were working in the position for which youre being considered. In your employer research, observe the dress code. Dress includes your whole appearance from your shoes to your hair, and everything in between.
CAUTION
Wearing a new outfit for the first time to an interview is not recommended. Give it a test run.
YOU NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION
This refers to the way we carry ourselves and the nonverbal messages that are transmitted by our gestures or mannerisms. Shake hands. Do not hesitate about taking the lead by offering your hand first.
Walk and stand straight head erect and sitting squarely on your shoulders.
Sit upright (avoid slouching), feet flat on the floor or crossed at the ankles, whichever is most comfortable. Sitting up and leaning forward shows interest and enthusiasm. Make eye contact with all interviewers.
Hands and arms should be in an open position, resting on your lap, arms at your chair or at your side.
Avoid fidgeting, squirming, rocking, or playing with objects, your hair, clothing, etc. Wear a friendly, welcoming smile on your face. Look confident.
Willingness to be yourself.
Additional copies of your resume. A typewritten list of references with phone numbers.
Transcripts and an original of your degree/diploma/certificate. A portfolio (if applicable) A list of questions to ask about the organization and position. A pad of paper on which to make a few notes to yourself of key points you want to cover in the interview.
Interviews can usually spot a phony easily. What they want is to get a sense of the real you. Their job of assessing your suitability is made easier when you present yourself as you really are. Ask yourself: What are my strengths? The five or six that describe you best are the ones you really want them to see. One of the best ways to ensure that is what they see is to affirm those strengths just before the interview.
BE SPONTANEOUS Say I need some time to think about that. ASK FOR CLARIFICATION If you dont fully understand the questionor to say Thats a tough one - I honestly dont know. SHOW YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR To acknowledge that youre nervous.
There are a few questions that interviewees particularly dislike. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?
This one should be a snap since the whole purpose of the work search process is selling yourself, you should able to answer this one confidently, clearly and with real conviction. It requires the self analysis weve mentioned frequently and the practice of saying your strengths to yourself and to others until you get comfortable doing it.
WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES? This question is difficult because most interviewees understand that their role is to convince the employer to hire them. To reveal weaknesses is to supply the interviewer with information and reasons not to hire. There is the conflict. EXAMPLE One of my weaknesses is that my expectations of others are sometimes to high. I expect people to do their best and make good use of time and resources. As a supervisor or team member, I have to remember that we all have different strengths and different rates of speed in completing tasks. Im working on being more tolerant and patient with others, recognizing my responsibility.
1) Why do you want to work here? 2) How do you feel that you can help our school/company/organization? 3) What are your strengths? 4) What are your weaknesses?
He/she is really asking What kind of person are you Are you going to fit into this company? Do you have the right personality?
Why are you interested in this job? What are your strengths?
Are you just looking for any job or are you interested in this field? How well do you manage yourself? How well do you manage your work with others?
Down below are the reasons to why employers rejects job applicants
1) Poor personal appearance. 2) Inability to express self clearly poor voice, diction, grammar. 3) Lack of interest and enthusiasm passive, indifferent.