make your interview work
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MAKE YOUR INTERVIEW WORK
No job is what it appears to be on the advertisement
FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY
What is an interview?A TALK / A MEETING TO IDENTIFY WHETHER:
• A CANDIDATE IS SUITABLE FOR ORGANIZATION
• ORGANIZATION IS SUITABLE FOR A CANDIDATE
VALUES:INTEGRITY (ETHICS, HONESTY)RESPECT (TRUST, DIGNITY)EXCELLENCE (QUALITY, PERFORMANCE)RESPONSIBILITY (ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMITMENT)TEAMWORK (COLLABORATION, COOPERATION)INNOVATION (CREATIVITY, INGENUITY)ACHIEVEMENT (RESULTS, SUCCESS)FAIRNESS (DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVE)CARE (SERVICE, COMPASSION)PASSION (ENTHUSIASM, FUN)
LEADERSHIP (INFLUENCE, COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE)LEARNING (CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, KNOWLEDGE)CUSTOMERS (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION)PEOPLE (EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT)SAFETY (HEALTH)COMMUNITY (CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP)ENVIRONMENT (SUSTAINABILITY)
Preparing for the interview:• RESEARCH ABOUT THE JOB AND ORGANIZATION• LEARN WHAT ARE KEY BUSINESS PROCESSES/ PRODUCTS• RESEARCH THE TEAM, CUSTOMERS, SUCCESSES• MATCH YOUR SKILLS, COMPETENCES, VALUES AGAINST VACANCY• PREPARE INVENTORY OF EXPERIENCE – CHOOSE 3 TOP
ACHIEVEMENTS• PRACTICE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS – OUT-LOUD!
Highlight your selling points: SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
GROWTH POTENTIAL
MATURITY
JUDGEMENT
VALUES
PERSONALITY
RESPECT
Interview types:A talk Psychometric
testsPresentatio
ns Competenc
e based Group
Team dynamicsPeople skills
PersonalityAbilitiesMotivation
In advanceOn the spotAnalysisPresentation
Behavior Patterns
StructuredUn structured
What can they ask me?SO, TELL US ABOUT
YOURSELF?WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?
WHAT IS YOUR MAIN
ACHIEVEMENT? HOW DO YOU HANDLE STRESS?
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?
Accurate look : clean Comfortable clothes Neutral vs bright colors Minimize perfume, makeup,
accessories Consider covering tattoos,
piercing, etc.
Ask the HR person what is appropriate
Observe How formal to dress : suitable/not Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sandals
Do looks matter?
Body language:• OPEN BODY POSE• HANDSHAKE• LISTEN CAREFULLY• LEAN FORWARD• BE ENGAGED• FINGERS• EYE CONTACT• SMILE
Nervousness:
Say that you are nervous Take time to think – careful
not to overdo it Have a notepad to write
things Drink water Practice If there is real disconnect
think it is good you are not bound to this place
Remember you are a choosing party too
It is ok to be nervous!
But not ok to be scared!
Pay attention!!!Mistakes Not being prepared Being late Cellphone out Dressing inappropriately Talking too much or not enough Not making eye contact Being too friendly or familiar Being too formal or reserved Projecting arrogance
Remedies Research Practice the route Turn of sound and vibration Prepare a dress Have ready response blocks Look at interviewers Show respect Be enthusiastic about the job, ask
questions Thank interviewers
33% REFUSALS COME FROM INADEQUATE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
59% REFUSALS RESULT FROM LACK OF PREPARATION AND COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS
Reflect on your past interview experiences ?
WHAT QUESTIONS WERE ASKED?
WHAT WENT WELL AND WHAT DIDN’T?
ANY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT?
THANK YOU AND
GOOD LUCK!