The Job Interview

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The Job Interview

• CAD 10

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What Is An Interview?

• A conversation between two or
• more people where questions
• are being asked

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Two Basic Types of Interviews

• Assessment (the goal is to assess a potential
  employee to see if she/ he has the skills for a
  job)

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Two Basic Types of Interviews (cont..)

• 2. Information
• (to gather information about a subject)

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How To Prepare For The Interview

• Find out all you can about the company before you
  go to the interview
• Pre-plan!
• How to get there (and on time)
• What to wear
• What to bring
• Make a phone call
• Practice makes perfect!!!
• Practice responses to possible questions
• Make a list of questions to ask

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Youre At The Job Interview

• Pleasant greeting
• Introduce yourself, sincere smile, firm
  handshake, sit when appropriate
• Let the employer take the lead
• Relax, sit naturally, make eye contact, give
  confident responses
• Ask for clarification when necessary
• Explanations are ok stay positive so you can
  respond properly

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How To Dress For The Interview

• For business, public contact and customer service
  positions, wear a suit jacket, dress pants, shirt
  and tie, socks and polished shoes. Avoid loud
  colors.
• For less public contact, wear a sports jacket or
  a sweater, a shirt with a collar, dress pants
  (skip the jeans or sweat pants), and polished
  shoes.
• Facial hair should be clean-shaven or
  neatly-trimmed.

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How To Dress For The Interview (cont)

• Go easy on makeup, nail polish -- avoid unusual
  colors, too heavy an application and extremely
  long nails.
• Simple clothes with quiet colours.
• No tight clothes, see-through tops and short
  skirts.
• Nylons and low-heeled shoes are best for
  professional, office, sales, public contact and
  customer service jobs.
• Clothing and accessories do not have to be
  expensive to make a good impression, but they
  should always be in good taste and clean.

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Final Comments On Appearance

• Always wear clean and neat clothing make sure it
  is pressed. Nothing will turn an interviewer off
  more than an outfit that looks like it's been
  sitting in your laundry hamper since your last
  job interview.
• Wear deodorant or antiperspirant. 'Nuff said?
• Use little or no perfume or cologne. You want to
  smell good, but not overpowering. Also, more and
  more people find they are allergic to perfumes
  and colognes. You don't want to make the
  interviewer break out in a rash!
• Have fresh breath and clean teeth.
• Have clean, recently cut, and neatly brushed
  hair.
• If possible, before your interview find out how
  people dress at the place of employment. Dress as
  well or a little better ("one up"). But be
  careful, as overdressing may also turn the
  interviewer off.

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Should You Ask Questions???

• YES

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Samples Of Questions

• What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this
  job?
• What kind of work can I expect to be doing the
  first year?
• What type of safety training takes place for this
  job?
• How soon do you expect to make a decision?
• Would you like a list of references?

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And Then There Are Questions Not To Ask

• What does this company do? (Do your research
  ahead of time!)
• If I get the job when can I take time off for
  vacation? (Wait until you get the offer to
  mention prior commitments)
• Can I change my schedule if I get the job? (If
  you need to figure out the logistics of getting
  to work don't mention it now...)
• Did I get the job? (Don't be impatient. )
• What will the salary be? (talking about money at
  this point in time is a no no)

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Some Final Quick Tips For The Interview

• Be on time. Five or ten minutes early is about
  right!
• Dress appropriately.
• Don't chew gum or smoke.
• Never bring a friend to an interview.
• Don't discuss personal or financial problems.
• After the interview, don't linger. Smile, shake
  hands, thank the interviewer (s) for their time,
  and make a graceful exit.

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The Interview .

• Is the last phase in the hiring process and
  obtaining one is an achievement in itself.

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