Preparing for a job interview by Wazeefa2

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Employability Skills

• Preparing for a job interview

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1 Preparing for a job interview

• Interviews are still the most common tool that
  employers use when recruiting new staff.

• So what ever type of jobs you apply for, you will
  probably need to attend an interview!

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2 Preparing for a job interview

• The most common type of interview is one to
  one, but you could also be faced with
• a panel of interviewers,
• be interviewed by phone or even in a group!
• Check this out before you arrive.

• So what ever type of jobs you apply for, you will
  probably need to attend an interview!

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3 Preparing for a job interview

• Most of us dread the idea of interviews, but
  dont worry, a bit of preparation will triple
  your chances of success!

Just follow the following tips.
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4 Before the interview

• Find out as much as you can about the employer
  and the job check out Career Ideas for general
  information on the job. Does the company have a
  website or brochure?

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4 Before the interview

• Check whether you will need to do a presentation
  or sit any psychometric tests as part of the
  interview.

• Re-read your application form or CV - focus on
  your skills, experiences and what you can offer
  the employer.

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6 Before the interview

• Read over the job description carefully - mark
  any sections you want to know more about, so that
  you can ask about them at the interview.

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7 Before the interview

• Think of the questions you might be asked and
  practise your answers - you could do this in
  front of a mirror, so you can look at your body
  language e.g.

Why do you want this job?
What relevant experience do you have?
Name one of your weaknesses?
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8 Before the interview

• Prepare some questions that you would like to ask
  the employer e.g.

What are the training do you offer?
How many hours would I need to work?
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9 Before the interview

• Plan how to get to the interview and how long it
  will take.

• Decide what to wear, remember first impressions
  is best. Be smart but comfortable.

• Arrive early so you dont have to rush. If you
  are late call and explain why.

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10 During the interview

• Smile and look interested.

• Give yourself time to think before you answer
  questions.

• Keep your answers simple and clear dont
  waffle!

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11 During the interview

• If you dont understand a question, ask for it to
  be repeated.

• Take a copy of relevant documents like your CV,
  application form or record of achievement so you
  can refer to them if necessary.

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12 During the interview

• Be yourself - the interviewer wants to know who
  you are and how you would fit in.

• Be confident and sell yourself - confident people
  inspire confidence in others. If you feel
  confident and respect your own worth, this will
  come across to the employer.

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13 During the interview

• Remember your body language - keep eye contact
  and dont create barriers e.g. by folding your
  arms.

• An interview is a two way process, so ask at
  least one question. This shows you are interested
  and can use your initiative.

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14 After the interview

• Evaluate what went well and what you could have
  done better.

• Whether you are successful or not, ask the
  employer for some feedback on your interview.
  

• If you dont succeed this time, dont give up.
  You could be successful next time around!
  

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Conclusion

• Prepare well (dress, how long will it take you to
  get to interview?).
• Do some research into the company.
• Anticipate key questions.
• Prepare answers to anticipated questions.
• Prepare questions to ask based on your research.
• Be yourself!!!!

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