job search and interview

JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWHow to get in the race and win it.

Job Search Basics

Set your goalsKnow your prioritiesBe aware of the competitionKnow the industry qualificationsPrepare your credentialsStart looking!

Setting Your Goals

1. What field of specialty do you wish to focus on? How much do you like this field? Do you have the necessary skills for this job? Could there be ample demand for this job? What are your third and second options?

Setting your Goals

2. Rank the importance of factors to consider: 1 –most important 9-least important Course related Compensation and benefits Fits your personality Chance for career advancement (can provide good experience/training) Chance for promotion within the company Chance for compensation advancement (commissions, incentives, etc.) Other perks: free travel, membership to exclusive clubs, etc. Accessibility/ location Reputation of the company Others: _______________________________________

Summarizing your Goals

“I wish to work as a Junior Marketing Analyst in the field of Interior Design because I have passion in the industry and I have knowledge in Marketing. My other options are to work as an advertising agent or as a furniture sales staff. In looking for a job, my priority is to get one that is suitable to my personality, in line with my major (Marketing), and one that will provide me with further trainings.”

Summarize your Goals

I wish to work as a …. because….. My other options are to work as….. or as….In looking for a job… I prioritize ….

JOB SEARCH: BEGINNING THE HUNTWHERE CAN I FIND JOB OPENINGS?

• Online Job search

• Classified Ads• RADIO ADS• Referral

WHERE CAN I FIND JOB OPENINGS?

ONLINE www.jobstreet.com.ph www.jobsdb.com www.bestjobs.ph www.olx.com.ph• www.trabaho.com• www.careerjet.ph• www.gopinoy.com• Just Google it!

CLASSIFIED ADS Job Finder Magazine Manila Bulletin Other NewspapersREFERRAL: List of people I can ask for a referral 1. ____________________________ 2.____________________________ 3.____________________________TV/RADIO ADS

WHERE CAN I FIND JOB OPENINGS?

Knowing Your Competition

Who are the contenders? Graduates and undergraduates of

the bachelor and certificate courses from different colleges and universities – 120,000 graduates every year!

Other employed people from the same field

Career shifters

How competitive are you?

What are the industry qualifications in your field?

Job skills/ industry know-howBehavioural competencies Communication SkillsOther factors: personal appearance, persuasive

personality, etc.

JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWHow to get in the race and win it.

PREPARING FOR JOB HUNTING 1

Build an effective resumeHave at least (2) sets of corporate clothing you’ll

wear for an interviewCompile your credentials Engage in practice tests. Ex. Typing, personality/ job

fit test/ sales test/ etc.Understand industry qualifications and requirements

THE JOB INTERVIEW

• What are some thoughts and feelings that you can associate to a job interview?

• Which of these thoughts are negative?• Which are positive?• How seriously do you treat a job interview?

Not seriously, seriously, very seriously?

How to Build an effective resume

WHAT SHOULD MY RESUME CONTAIN?• Correct CONTACT INFORMATION• Clear and concise OBJECTIVE• JOB HISTORY• EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

– College/Vocational Courses, Seminars/ Trainings Attended• SKILLS • PERSONAL INFORMATION

How to Build an effective resume

WHAT IS THE PROPER FORMAT? ANY FORMAT as long as:

it shows your credentials It looks neat and professional

Suggested Order:– Contact Info (w/ 2x2 picture)– Objectives– Education– Job History – Skills– Personal Information

BEFORE THE BIG DAY

Learn about the organization/ company you’re applying for Review your qualifications for the job Be ready to briefly describe your experience, showing how it

relates it the job Be ready to answer broad questions, such as "Why should I

hire you?" "Why do you want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

Practice an interview with a friend or relative See if you have your requirements ready Check how you look (clothes, make-up, hair, etc.)

Preparing Your Credentials

Original and 2-5 photocopies of:– Diploma or certificate of graduation– Good moral certificate (if any)– Transcript of records– SSS (if any)– TIN (if any)– A valid ID– NBI Clearance/ police clearance– Certificates gained from seminars, trainings, competition– Others: passport, portfolio, etc.

COMMON JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELFJOB RELATED QUESTIONS

DIFFICULT QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF

• Tell me about yourself (that is not in your resume)

• What is your immediate goal?• How do you spend your free time?• How do you see yourself five/ten years from

now?• How do you handle stress?• How do you handle pressure?

JOB RELATED QUESTIONS

• How will you deal with a difficult customer?• If a customer complains about his dessert,

what do you do?• What beverage have you prepared?

What is your previous experience?• If I would ask your previous supervisor about

your job performance, what do you think he/she would say?

DIFFICULT QUESTIONS

• What are your strengths?• What are your weaknesses?• Why should we hire you?• Is there any reason we shouldn’t hire you?• Why is the sky blue?• Situational Questions: ex.• “What would you do if…”

ASK YOURSELF: What do I want? What can I offer? What are my STRENGTHS? What are my WEAKNESSES?

Identify and classify your skills.Make a verbal resume.

PREPARING FOR JOB HUNTING 2

Identifying and classifying your skills

Job Skills

Other Skills

Behavioural and Communication

Bartending and cocktail mixingFood and beverage serving

Food preparation

Punctual, results-driven, serviceoriented, versatile

Above average Englishcommunication skills

Computer literatedriving

A Verbal Resume

“ I’m Mark Rhodes, a graduate from Bond University with a Major in Marketing. I aim to get a position in your company as a sales representative. I am equipped with the necessary sales skills. I’m results driven, people-oriented, and highly motivated.”

JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWHow to get in the race and win it.

You’re Almost Ready!

TYPES OF INTERVIEWERSAnd how to deal with them

The absentee

The interviewer seems distracted and is unable to focus on the interview

The best thing you can do is to keep your answers as simple as possible

and try to speak in a lively manner to get his attention.

The buddyThis type of interviewer will smile a lot, joke around and tell you

to relax. The interviewer uses this method either to: – cover the inadequacies of his/her interview techniques– be liked and make a good impression – or to put you at ease to get you to open up easier and

gather more information from you.

Act in a friendly manner back but keep up your guard during the interview.

The Inquisitor

This type of interviewer is tough; they will never crack a smile and will generally bombard you with tough questions

Remain cool and positive and show confidence throughout the interview, also remember that his attitude isn’t aimed at you in particular and it also doesn’t mean that you won’t get the job.

The Laser Beam

Fully answer all questions on his/her favourite subject and try and move on.

This type of interviewer will always focus on one topic more than others, for

example, reaching job sales quotas.

The shotgun

This type of interviewer will fire quick round questions at you -- one after the other.

Turn this to your advantage in relating your strengths on a wide variety of topics.

The silver bullet

This interviewer believes in the magic question.

Answer the “magic” questions as fully and honestly as you can and move on.

ON THE BIG DAY Be on time Observe GOOD POSTURE! Find out the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm

handshake Relax and answer each question concisely Use proper English—avoid slang Be cooperative and enthusiastic Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don’t slouch. Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is

made. Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands

BELIEVE IN YOURSELFPREPARE YOURSELFRELY IN YOURSELF

The True Ingredients to a Successful Interview?