Understand the concept &
purpose of the interview
Learn how to prepare for your
interview
Develop strategies and
techniques for a good interview
FEAR
FACTOR
What’s going to happen during the
interview?
◦ Who is conducting the interview?
◦ What is the interview intended to
accomplish?
◦ How long will the interview last?
◦ Where will the interview be conducted?
◦ How will I be evaluated?
Selfconfidence
Image
Presentation
Well prepared
Well dressed
Body language
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.
Themost crucial thirty- to sixty-
minute opportunity you have in
your job seeking efforts.
Theculmination 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
Know details about the 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?
Result of the Interview:
Get the job or no
Research the potential employer
Review the job description and
be able to match your
experience and education with
the duties of the position
Prepare a 1 to 2 minute script
about yourself
Make sure you have the
appropriate interview attire
Practice
Interview starts the time
you arrive the company
Make Good First
Impressions
Well Presented
Well prepared
Interesting
Positive
Relaxed
Honest
Good listener
Never interrupt
Be yourself
Remember to say thank you.
1. PREPARE!
2. PREPARE!
3. PREPARE!
Research the
company Prepare some
Review your
questions for them
resume Practice on
Review the cover
interview
letter simulator
Review the job
Plan the trip,
advertisement check location,
Research market
consider traffic
salaries Organize your
attire,
appearance,
haircut, cosmetics
Your Resume
Your Application
Your Clothes &
Appearance
Your Body
Language
Job skills and transferable/adaptable
skills
Flexibility
Dependability
Teamwork
Productivity
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Organizational Skills & Leadership Skills
Communication/Customer Service
Ability to continuously learn
Interview Questions
Why do you want to work here?
What do you know about us?
ow do people describe you?
What is your greatest strength/
greatest weakness?
Where do you see yourself in five
years?
Why should we hire you?
Interview Questions
When can you start?
n you tell me a little about yourself?
w did you hear about the position?
What's your dream job?
Why are you leaving your current
hat job?
are your salary requirements?
Review your
strengths
Ask questions
The Call-Back
Send a Thank You
Call back in a few
weeks
Get a second
interview
Ittakes time
and persistence
to reach your
goal
Consider every
interview a
learning
experience
Why is it important?
First impressions are important,
especially when it comes to job hunting.
If you don’t take your appearance
seriously, you give the impression that
you will not take your work seriously.
General Tips:
Wear properly fitting clothing
If you are uncertain, lean towards formal
Tattoos should be concealed
No wrinkles in clothing