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a guide for a newbie

An interview is a conversation between two people (the interviewer and the interviewee) where questions are asked by the interviewer to obtain information from the interviewee. *INTERVIEWER: the person who conducts the interview. *INTERVIEWEE: the person who is interviewed. *eg: interview for job, promotion interview , disciplinary interview , counseling interview , termination interview.

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TRADITIONAL BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL STORY TELLING

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CASED-METHOD,CASED-BASED JOB-SPECIFIC CASES

a type of question-and-answer discussion usually a relatively short interview (e.g., 1 hour) required to relay fractual information

interviewers main goals are to: assess whether or not the job-seeker has the skills and abilities to perform the job evaluate whether or not the job-seeker possesses the enthusiasm and work ethic that the employer expects analyze whether or not the job-seeker is a team player and will fit into the organization

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an assessment of past performance interviewers will expect to hear about specific situations and/or scenarios initial questions are typically followed by follow-up questions specific, key details related to situations/scenarios are expected
interviewers

main goals are to: assess candidates behaviors and approaches by exploring specific situations analyze past behavior to try to predict future performance

typically interviewee is provided a problem or a scenario and asked to work through it primarily used by management and consulting firms to determine how well a candidate fits in a field or job

interviewers main goals are to: analyze how well interviewee can identify and work through a problem assess problem-solving skills evaluate tolerance for ambiguity and ability to start on tasks analyze communication skills

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used for jobs where high degrees of stress will be encountered regularly interviewers sometimes rely upon rudeness, sarcasm, or outright hostility to provoke a response
interviewers

main goals are to: assess how well interviewee deals with unexpected and/or stressful situations evaluate how well interviewee can work and communicate under pressure

In person:
a)on-campus b)company site visit c)dining interview

Telephone:
a)cost effective b)screening process

Video conferencing Rotating-Like one-to-one with different interviewers Group

a)6-8 candidates b)Group observed while discussing topic c)Be aware of group interaction

Panel
a)2-5 interviewers, or as many as 13!! b)Try to identify different roles c)Respond to interviewer, include others through eye contact d)May involve presentation

Remember the 3-Ps : 1.planning 2.preparing 3.practicing

FOCUSING

JOB ACTION PLAN

EXPLORATION

SELF ASSESSMENT

Review own skills, experiences and qualities

Check CV OR RESUME Anticipate questions and identify relevant examples Prepare key selling points Websites, reports, articles, company literature, etc Contacts with knowledge of organisation or sector Relevant articles in the press Personal visit or telephone call Job description or similar Current issues

Research organisation

Research job and occupational area

Prepare your questions

Practice FAQS: About you: 1. TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND 2. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR PURSUEING HIGHER EDUCATION? 3. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEEKNESSESS?

About the job 1. What interests you about this job? 2. What do you know about this organisation? 3. What other options are you considering? 4. How do you see your career developing 5 years? 5. If you were Head of Department, what would be your priorities? General knowledge 1. What do you think of the Governments policy on college fees? 2. Whats your opinion of the Ryanair bid for Aer Lingus?

Can you tell me about a time from your work experience when your manager or supervisor was unavailable and a problem arose?

Situation quickly explain the situationwhat happened? who was involved (e.g., clients, coworkers, customers)? Task what was the particular problem that needed to be resolved? Action what specific action did you take to resolve the problem? what did you do or produce? Results/resolution what were the results of your action? what did you take from this experience?

Consider multiple areas a) Corporate values b) Anticipated responsibilities c) Employment trends d) Measures of work performance e) Work environment f) Quality of work
**DEMONSTRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE INDUSTRY AND COMPANY

VERBAL LANGUAGE ATTITUDE EXPRESSED IN ANSWERS CONFIDANCE LEVEL PROJECT CREATIVITY AND INTEREST IN WORK BE CLEAR AND PRECISE AVOID MONOSYLLABIC RESPONCES AND FILLER WORDS

NON-VERBAL KINESICS(GESTURE,PO STURE,FACIAL EXPRESSIONS) OSCULISCS PROXEMICS CHRONEMICS HAPTICS PARALINGUISTICS

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people with firm hand-shake Stand up to meet people Remember please and thank you Be good at chatting and small talks

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on time for the interview Treat the receptionist and fellow candidates with respect Be enthusiastic ,eager and smile Dont sit until you are invited to and sit up straight Practice good eye contact Walk with confidence

WOMEN Best choice: suits,skirts,straight dress with jacket Makeup:minimum,not hing too bold Jewelry:nothing too large or noisy that would be discructing Perfume:lite application Shoes:no sneakers or sandals Socks:in similor color tone to clothing

MEN Best choice:business suit with jacket Makeup: properly groomed Jewelry:nothing too large or noisy that would be discructing Colongne:lite application if any Shoes:no sneakers or sandals Socks: closely match to the color of the dress pant

Rating: 0-5; 0=no response; 5=excellent Selection Criteria Intelligence Academic performance, Questions Responsibility Work roles, external activities Appearance & poise First impressions Interpersonal relations Interests, team-roles Integrity no inconsistencies Self-confidence Relaxed manner, responsible Communication skills Articulate, coherent, grammar, responsive Interests External interests, involvement Leadership potential Elective offices, initiative Interviewing skills Logical thinking, knows priorities

CANDIDATES NAME: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: CURRENT COMPANY: SUBJECT

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RATING

COMMENTS

RESULT HIRE REJECT WAITLIST RATING:1.POOR 2.AVERAGE 3.GOOD 4.V.GOOD 5.EXECELLENT

DOS

DONTS

1.Gather your materials like copies of your resume, your certificates etc., night before the interview day. 2.Listen well and be truthful. 3.Be punctual. 4.Be confidant and relaxed and communicate properly.

1.Do not sit before you are asked to take a seat. 2.Dont speak too much about yourself or your accomplishments. 3.Dont criticize or speak badly about your former employers or complain. 4. ever ask yourself about salary and benefits until you have a firm offer on the table or been asked by interviewer.

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what youve heard and state why youre interested in the position asking:

consider

is there anything else I can providespecific references or example materials? whats the next step in the process? when is your decision date? how can I contact you to check my status?

send a thank you email or letter after being interviewed tailor the letter to the organization and to the interview itself individualize a letter slightly if youre sending it to more than one person in the organization send it within 2448 hours of the interview goals: shows youre courteous differentiates you from other candidates and keeps your name in front of the potential employer proves that youre interested in the job

At the end of the interview , if you does not succeed , you would surely discover a new way that leads to failure.....