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The document discusses various types of interviews and interview preparation. It describes face-to-face, telephone, panel, group and lunch/dinner interviews. It provides tips for preparing for an interview such as researching the company, anticipating questions, practicing, and following up after the interview. The document also covers soft skills including team spirit, business etiquette, interpersonal skills, sociability, negotiation skills, positive attitude, self-motivation, and time management. It emphasizes the importance of self-evaluation and getting feedback to improve soft skills.

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Week 8

The document discusses various types of interviews and interview preparation. It describes face-to-face, telephone, panel, group and lunch/dinner interviews. It provides tips for preparing for an interview such as researching the company, anticipating questions, practicing, and following up after the interview. The document also covers soft skills including team spirit, business etiquette, interpersonal skills, sociability, negotiation skills, positive attitude, self-motivation, and time management. It emphasizes the importance of self-evaluation and getting feedback to improve soft skills.

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Professional Practices

Lecture 16
Agenda

Interview

Types of Interview

Interview Preparation
Interview

• Two-way communication process


• Convey your abilities and skills

• Collect more information about the


employer

• Remember-- this is a two-way process.


You are interviewing the company too!
Types of Interview

• Face to Face Interview


• The Telephone Interview
• The Panel Interview
• The Group Interview
• The Lunch/diner Interview
Face to Face Interview

• Most interviews are face-to-face.


• The most traditional is a one-on-one
conversation.
• This can be a meeting between you and one
member of staff or even two members.
The Telephone Interview

• Many organizations conduct interviews by


telephone to narrow a field of candidates.
• Often companies request an initial telephone
interview before inviting candidate in for a
face to face meeting in order to get a better
understanding of candidate.
The Panel Interview

• These interviews involve a number of people


sitting as a panel with one as chairperson.
• This type of interview is popular within the
public sector.
• This type of interview is used to access the
qualities in candidate like group management
and presentation.
• Candidates are accessed from different
perspective.
The Group Interview
• A group interview is usually designed to uncover
the leadership potential of prospective managers
and employees who will be dealing with customers.
• The front-runner candidates are gathered together
in an informal, discussion type interview. A subject
is introduced and the interviewer will start off the
discussion.
• The goal of the group interview is to see how
interviewees interact with each other and how they
use their knowledge and reasoning to influence
others.
The Lunch/Dinner Interview

• This type of interview gives the employer a


chance to assess candidate’s communication
and interpersonal skills as well as their table
manners.
• Even though it’s a informal type of interview
compare to others but every move of candidate
is accessed and criticized.
Interview Preparation

• Research the Company's


Profile and Background

• Think of Questions to
Ask your Interviewer
Interview Preparation

• Practice with a Friend

• Anticipate Questions from the


Interviewer
Interview Preparation

• Keep Things Simple and Short


• Be Personable
• Be Honest
Interview Preparation

• Follow up with the


Interviewer at the
Appropriate Time
Interview Preparation

THE DAY OF INTERVIEW:


• Dress-for-Work
• Show up in the Best Possible Shape
• Show Politeness to Everyone during
the Interview.
After Interview

• Shake hands with the Interviewer and


exchange pleasantries.

• Send a thank-you letter to your interviewer


and/or liaison.
Professional Practices
Lecture 17
Agenda

Soft Skills
What are Soft Skills?
• Team Spirit • Negotiation Skills
• Business Etiquette • Positive Attitude
• Interpersonal Skills • Self-Motivation
• Sociability • Time Management
Soft Skills
Soft Skills are the GLUE between all of your technical skills…
Team Spirit

How do you work with others?


• Do you value the opinions and skills of other people?
• Are you too focused on yourself and your role, without thinking about
the bigger picture?
• Are you self-centered ? Spoiled?
Sociability

Do you interact with others?


• How do you carry on a conversation?
• Do you answer a question with clear, correct language?
• Smile, eye contact, handshake, posture….
• Personality?
Business Etiquette

• Professional Dress
• Grooming
• Interviewing Skills – you have to develop them
Interpersonal Skills

• Body language
• Posture
• Listening skills
• Context of conversation/focus
Negotiation Skills

Communication to make a point in a professional way


• Do you clearly state things professionally in a calm manner?
• Do you fly off the handle when people do not agree with you?
• How do you get along with your supervisor? Others?
Positive Attitude

Complaint or Solution?
• Do you focus on negative things?
• Do you complain without providing an idea for a solution?
• Is your glass half-empty?
• Do you focus on the performance or mistakes of others?
Self-Motivation

What is moving you?


• Do you get up on your own for work/school or is someone else still
doing that for you?
• Do you wait to be told to do something or seek out work?
• What is motivating you? Family? Money? Recognition?
Time Management

All the time in a day


• Are you scrambling to get from one thing to the next?
• Do you forget appointments? Assignments? Are you LATE?
Time Management Tools

• Buy a calendar diary


• Use calendar functions on your computer or cell phone….
• Find a tool and stick to it!
Now it’s time to GET REAL

Self-Evaluation
• What is motivating ME?
• Opinions of friends and family---ask for honesty!
• How well do I manage my time?
• How do I take feedback?
• How well do I listen? Focus?
Career Services

Meet with your Career Services Team!


• Practical evaluation and constructive feedback
• Great suggestions and ideas!
Start NOW

• Be honest with yourself.


• Know that you are NOT alone!
• Confirm your strengths.
• Identify your weaknesses.
• KEEP MOVING FORWARD for that POSITIVE FUTURE!

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