HOW T O A C E A N

IN T E R V IE W ?
 AGENDA
1. What is an interview?

2. Types of interviews

3. What to prepare before an interview?

4. What to do during an interview?

5. Following up after an interview

6. Role playing interview

SO, WHAT IS AN INTERVIEW?
• IT IS A MEETING BETWEEN AN EMPLOYER AND A JOB APPLICANT.

• MAY TAKE PLACE:

IN PERSON,
OVER THE TELEPHONE OR
VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING.

• IT MAY INVOLVE JUST YOU AND THE EMPLOYER OR YOU AND A GROUP OF PEOPLE OR PANEL.
 LOOKING FOR A JOB CAN BE….
Exciting……Anxiety and stressful too….

The keys to effectively interviewing include:

1. preparation,
2. energy,
3. enthusiasm,
4. strategy,
5. taking the time to do company research,
6. understanding where you fit within the organization, and
7. having a clear idea of what you can contribute

Research and preparation will differentiate you from other candidates and may be the difference between
landing your dream job!
 WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE AN INTERVIEW

1. Types of Interviews

2. Be Aware of Your Achievements

3. Top Common Interview Questions

4. Preparing Thoughtful Questions

5. What to Bring to the Interview

 DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

1) The phone call 3) Full Day Interview 5) Audition Interview

4) Behavioral Interview 6) Meal time Interview

2) The panel interview
 BE AWARE OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• make a list of your accomplishments
• quantifying them

If you’re having trouble identifying your

accomplishments:

 look at past performance reviews

 ask your colleagues
 have a family member who might remember
notable moments you have shared.

Sharing measurable accomplishments are critically important to successfully

interviewing and landing your next job.
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ANSWERING THE MOST COMMON
47 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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 #1 TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?
•Who are you?
•What do you offer?
•What makes you unique?

…Will convey to an interviewer what you bring

to the table, whether you will fit in at their
organization, and if you are the right person to
do the job - or not.
 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN AN INTERVIEW

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Let’s see. I’m reliable—I was so consistent in updating patient’s charts that I was promoted
to a position responsible for training new hires. I’m very cheerful—Studies show that
positivity can have a huge effect on patient recovery times, so I smile often and crack jokes
whenever the time is right. And I’m energetic—In my last position at a long-term care
facility, I was single-handedly caring for up to 15 patients per shift. That required me to
move fast while still paying attention to small details
 Positive Words to Describe Yourself

Positive Words to Describe Yourself

Persistent Genuine Patient

Enthusiastic Disciplined Straightforward

Passionate Dynamic Intelligent

Ambitious Modest Tough

Tenacious Extroverted Sympathetic

Generous Romantic Clever

Considerate Independent Resourceful

 Words to Describe Yourself in an Interview
Words to Describe Yourself in an Interview

Resourceful Focused Reliable

Motivated Methodical Proactive

Insightful Disciplined Organized

Results-oriented Energetic Ambitious

Engaged Creative Persuasive

Diligent Thorough Analytical

Words to Describe Yourself on a Resume

Thorough Skilled Systematic

Passionate Resourceful Strategic

Meticulous Artistic Unconventional

Words to Describe Yourself on a Resume

Attentive Experienced Conscientious

Tireless Personable Detail-oriented

Patient Team player Methodical

Expert Persevering Innovative

Ambitious Unique Extroverted

 HOW TO ANSWER, “HOW WOULD YOU
DESCRIBE YOURSELF?”
I always take notes, and I use a series of tools to help myself
I am stay on top of deadlines.
I am highly organised. o rk. am
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This passion led me to challenge myself daily and learn new skills
I am an excellent communicator. that helped me to do better work.
 What Do You Consider to Be Your Weaknesses?

Interviewer wants to gauge your self-awareness and honesty

“I can’t meet a deadline to save my life” is not an option—but neither is “Nothing! I’m perfect!”

Strike a balance by thinking of something that you struggle with but that you’re
working to improve.

“I tend to get caught up in the little details, which can distract me from the ultimate goal.”
Procrastination is the habit of unnecessarily delaying an
important task, usually by focusing on less urgent, more
enjoyable, and easier activities instead.
 WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?
This, of course, requires a good bit of company research:

• show your excitement for the position,

• Talk about the uniqueness of the company
• The history & the future of company
• Your personal investment

• Frequently, hiring managers post positions because they have a problem that
needs to be solved.

• So straightaway tell how you can be the problem solver.

 DECIDING WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR INTERVIEW

• FIRST IMPRESSION.

• A SNAP JUDGMENT ABOUT:

YOU AS A PERSON
HOW WELL YOU WOULD FIT WITHIN THE COMPANY CULTURE.

• SUIT IS ALWAYS THE BEST OPTION.

• OTHERWISE, BE CONSERVATIVE IN DRESSING.

• IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD GIVE ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:

COMFORTABLE OUTFIT AND SHOES.

CONSERVATIVE JEWELRY AND TIES.

A NICE BRIEFCASE OR PORTFOLIO TO CARRY THE ITEMS (CV ETC)

GIVE ATTENTION TO NAILS AND HAIR AND KEEP MAKEUP MINIMAL.

BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR PERFUME

 WHAT TO DO DURING AN INTERVIEW?
1. BASIC BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

2. TONE OF VOICE

3. BODY LANGUAGE
 EXUDE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

• Enough cannot be said about the importance of your attitude and

enthusiasm when interviewing.

• appear as excited about your profession, the opportunity, and pretty

much everything you are discussing during an interview as you feel.

• quicker way to kill an interview than to come across disinterested,

bored, or unengaged

• be aware of your energy level and body language.

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

THE HIRING MANAGER WATCHES

YOUR
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
AND YOUR
MANNERS
TO PREDICT WHETHER YOU WILL
WORK WELL WITH OTHERS.
 TOP TEN BUSINESS ETIQUETTE TIPS TO USE IN AN INTERVIEW
1. BE ON TIME.
2. THANK THE INTERVIEWER
3. DRESS APPROPRIATELY.
4. INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE RECEPTIONIST
5. HAND SHAKE & EYE CONTACT
6. SIT WHEN YOU ARE ASKED TO SIT, NOT BEFORE.
7. PLACE YOUR LOOSE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR, IN YOUR LAP, OR ON THE SIDE TABLE.
8. DO NOT ASK FOR REFRESHMENTS OR PERMISSION TO SMOKE.
9. KEEP ALL OF YOUR MOBILE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES TURNED
COMPLETELY OFF.
10.KEEP A POSITIVE AND FRIENDLY ATTITUDE.
 THE TONE OF YOUR VOICE

• LOW VOICE = TIMID OR AN INTROVERT.

• TOO LOUD = A HELL OF AN ATTITUDE OR MAY BE

INTERPRETED AS A NOISY PERSON.

• TOO FAST MAY INDICATE THAT YOU ARE IMPATIENT

• TOO SLOW = SHOW INHIBITIONS OR COMMUNICATION

PROBLEMS.
THE 10 WORST BODY LANGUAGE MISTAKES TO
MAKE IN AN INTERVIEW
BAD POSTURE
BREAKING EYE CONTACT
STARING
CHOPPING OR POINTING
CROSSED ARMS
EXCESSIVE NODDING
FIDGETING/ PLAYING WITH HAIR OR JEWELRY
MISMATCHED EXPRESSIONS
SHIFTY EYES
 10 INTERVIEW SKILLS YOU NEED TO GET HIRED
1. Do your background research. 2. Be polite to everyone. 3. Watch your body language.

4. Watch your real language. 5. Review your own resume. 6. Prepare for standard questions.

7. Prepare your wardrobe. 8. Prepare your questions. 9. Don't badmouth your former employer.

10. Don't forget the thank you card.

 ANSWERING QUESTIONS WELL

FIVE SIMPLE RULES

1. ASK FOR CLARIFICATION

2. BE HONEST.

3. AVOID THE TOPICS THAT MAY GET YOU INTO TROUBLE.

4. USE CLEAR AND CONCISE LANGUAGE.

5. SEEK FEEDBACK.
 FOLLOW UP AFTER INTERVIEW
1. REFLECT ON YOUR INTERVIEW

2. FOLLOW-UP EMAILS AND THANK YOU LETTERS.

3. EVALUATE A JOB OFFER,

4. ACCEPT OR DECLINE THE OFFER.

REFLECTING ON YOUR INTERVIEW
• IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTH AND WEAKNESSES.

• POLISH THE STRENGTHS.

• WORK ON WEAKNESSES.
 ACCEPTING OR DECLINING THE OFFER
• TO ACCEPT THE OFFER:

• SEE THE TERMS OF ACCEPTANCES.

• WRITEA LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE THAT RESTATES THE TERMS OF

YOUR AGREEMENT IN YOUR OWN WORDS INDICATES YOUR
PLEASURE AT JOINING THE COMPANY.

• THIS
MAY PREVENT MISUNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN YOU AND THE
EMPLOYER
 IF YOU DECIDE TO DECLINE AN OFFER:
• CALL THE PERSON WHO INTERVIEWED YOU TO LET THEM KNOW YOUR DECISION.

• THEN, FOLLOW UP WITH A LETTER (LIKE THE SAMPLE SEEN BELOW) THAT THANKS THEM FOR THE
OFFER AND EXPLAINS WHY YOU HAVE DECIDED TO DECLINE.

• REMEMBER TO KEEP THE TONE OF YOUR CORRESPONDENCE PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS.

INTERVIEW ROLE PLAYING
9 Tips to Write Your Job Interview Action Plan
1.Do your research
2.Sell your skills
3.Test your interview technology
4.Dress for success
5.Be conscious of body language
6.Eliminate distractions
7.Prepare for common interview questions
8.Practice, practice, practice
9.End on a positive note
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