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The document provides a comprehensive guide on preparing for a job interview, emphasizing the importance of research, appearance, and confidence. Key preparation steps include knowing your CV, dressing appropriately, and practicing common interview questions. It also suggests questions to ask employers and discusses the significance of first impressions and personal presentation.

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BUSI1.007 - Preparing for a Job Interview

The document provides a comprehensive guide on preparing for a job interview, emphasizing the importance of research, appearance, and confidence. Key preparation steps include knowing your CV, dressing appropriately, and practicing common interview questions. It also suggests questions to ask employers and discusses the significance of first impressions and personal presentation.

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Preparing for a Job Interview

Skills

Preparing for a Job Interview

How do you feel about job interviews? Some people love them, because they can show off their skills and
hopefully land the job of their dreams. For others, job interviews are extremely nerve-racking and the cause of
great stress. You’re unlikely to get a job without sort some of an interview­ the company uses their time with you
to get a sense of your personality, attitude and of course, to see how you react under pressure. But whether
you’re a seasoned interviewee or you have your first job interview ever, there are some key things you can do to
prepare yourself. After all, when it comes to job interviews, failing to prepare is preparing to fail!

1. Do Your Research

Know your CV inside and out. This includes dates of your previous positions, job duties and special skills. For each role on your CV, make a
list of key accomplishments that you achieved and think of situations where you used your skills—your interviewer will want to know
about these.

You also need to do research on the company itself. Go through their website in detail and take notes. This will help you answer any
questions they may pose about the company, and will also help you to prepare questions to ask them at the end of the interview. Most
companies now have Twitter and Facebook accounts where you can find more information about the company like special events, charity
work, and even their current employee’s success stories.

2. Mind Your Appearance

Like it or not, your appearance says more about you than you think. Within a few seconds of seeing you,
your interviewers will form an opinion about your personality and work habits. Looking your best will
start your interview on a positive note and give you more confidence. Consider the following tips:

Wear clothes that will match the company dress code. For example- a creative designer may wear
more casual clothes to work than someone who works in an investment firm. If you are unsure, a
tailored shirt and dress pants are always a safe bet.
Wear you hair in a neat and tidy hairstyle.
Smelling clean and fresh is a must, however skip the powerful cologne or perfume—many people have sensitivities to strong scents.
Pay attention to the small details- get rid of any loose threads, replace missing buttons and make sure your shoes are polished.
3. Build Your Confidence

Preparing well for an interview is worthless if you crumble under the pressure as soon as you get there. Build your conference before the
interview by thinking positively and doing a few test runs for practice. You never know what to expect in an interview, but by going
through interview FAQs you can set yourself up for success.

Key phrases during job interviews

“Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.”

“Explain why we should hire you.”

“How did your schooling prepare you for a career with us?”

“Why did you apply to work for us?”

“Describe your ideal job.”

“What are your salary expectations?”

“Tell me about how you dealt with a problem at your last job.”

Business Consultant Advice

1. How do you feel about job interviews?


2. What does the phrase “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail” mean?
3. How should you dress for a job interview in your industry?
4. Why is it important to look your best?
5. What are your tips for preparing your appearance for a job interview?
6. Why isn’t it a good idea to wear heavy perfumes or colognes?
7. What kinds of things can make a negative first impression?
8. In what ways can you get information about the company and job role you are applying for?
9. How can you build confidence before your job interview?
10. Where do you hope your next job interview will be?

Top 5

Top Five Questions to Ask An Employer During an Interview:

(From Forbes Magazine)

1. How would you describe the ideal candidate?

2. How do you envision this position supporting you?

3. How does this position fit into the company’s long­term plans?

4. How would you define “success” for this position?

5. What can I do for you as follow-up?

Let’s talk

Discuss the following:

1. What kinds of questions should you expect to answer at a job interview? Include personal and professional questions.
2. Describe your best interview so far-why was it so successful?
3. What happened at your worst interview? Where did it all go wrong?
4. As an interviewer, what are some good questions to ask applicants?
5. How do you build your confidence before an interview?

Question 1 Fill-In-The-Gap

Fill in the gaps to make these questions correct:

Tell me about A yourself .

What do you find most B attractive about this position ? What seems least attractive about it ?

Why should we C hire you ?

What do you D look for in a job ?

Are you a good E manager ? Can you give me some examples ? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential ?

Have you ever had to F fire people ? What were the reasons , and how did you handle the situation ?

What do you G think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive ?

What important H trends do you see in our industry ?

Why are you leaving your I current job ?

How do you feel about leaving all your J benefits to find a new job ?

In your current position , what K features do you like the most ? The least ?

What do you think of your managerial L skills ?

Why aren't you M earning more at your age ?

What are your long-range N goals ?

How O successful do you think you've been so far ?

Credited Source(s)
Education Canada, USA Today, BBC

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