Interviews

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Interviews

• 5.1 Before, During
  After

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Prior to the Interview

• Important Items For Interview
• The Waiting Process
• Dress Code
• Preparing for the Interview
• Employer Background/Vision
• The Interview

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Important Items For Interview

• Extra copies of resume or C.V
• Job description/advertisement
• Company website material
• Note Pad
• Portfolio of your work
• Important references
• Other important documents
• Interviewer contact number/add
• Breath Mints

Most importantly a positive attitude
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Preparing for an Interview

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Reminders!!!

• Off hand phone as it could be distracting to both
  interviewer and yourself
• Chewing gum off limits during interview
• Cigarettes off limits as you dont want to smell
  like a chimney
• Guys No earrings

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Process of waiting

• Be friendly and pleasant, but, not overbearing.
  If you need to wait, sit quietly (no phone calls)
  and patiently.
• To avoid sweaty palms, visit the rest room, wash
  your hands, then run them under cool water prior
  to the interview. Keep your palms open rather
  than clenched in a fist and keep a tissue you in
  your pocket to (surreptitiously) wipe them.

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Types of Interviewers

• Face to face
• Panel/Committee
• Behavioral
• Telephone
• Group
• Lunch/Dinner
• Stress Interview
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Traditional Interview f2f

• Traditional, one to one
• Focus on those asking questions
• Create rapport with interview
• Show why you matter, how your skills and
  qualifications suit the company

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Committee/ Panel Interview

• More than 1 interviewer usually between 3-10
• Allows for group management and presentation
  skills to be displayed
• Connect with interview and observe each
  personality
• Take time to respond to questions and maintain
  eye contact
• You might be asked to show analytical and problem
  solving skills to scenario based questions

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Behavioral Interview

• Behavioral orientated questions
• Interviewers are looking for facts in terms of
  names, dates etc
• Explain to me a time you had to handle a
  disgruntled customer, how did you handle it?

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Telephone Interview

• Done to narrow down potential candidates
• Preliminary interview for candidates from out of
  town/overseas
• Clear work surface and find quiet time, avoid all
  distractions for this type of interview
• Focus on questions, answer carefully
• Have copy of resume nearby as reference
• Make sure there is no interruptions

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Group Interview

• Done to undercover leadership potential of
  potential managers, leadership positions
• Informal, discussion type of interview
• Goal of interview is to see how you interact with
  others, reasoning and influence over other
  members of the group

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Lunch/Dinner

• Despite the casual setting, same rules apply
• Nevertheless it is a business meal and you are
  being watched carefully
• Use interview to develop common ground with
  interviewer

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Stress Interview

• Common in sales positions and rarely used
• Deliberate attempt to see how you fare at
  interviews under pressure
• Interviewer maybe sarcastic, argumentative, make
  you wait so dont take it personally and answer
  calmly
• Also lapse into silence in attempt to unnerve you
  so beware and dont lose your cool

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Dress Code What to Wear to an Interview?

• Women's Interview Attire
• Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
• The suit skirt should be long enough so you can
  sit down comfortably
• Coordinated blouse
• Court shoes
• Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms
  full of bracelets)
• Professional hairstyle
• Neutral pantyhose
• Light make-up and perfume
• Neatly manicured clean nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

55 on another persons perception is based on
how you look
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Men's Interview Attire

• Long sleeve shirt
• (white or coordinated with the suit)
• Belt
• Tie
• Dark socks, conservative leather
• shoes
• Little or no jewelry
• Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Limit the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

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Women Dress Code
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Men Dress Code
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Interview Tips

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Practise

• Practise answering typical interview questions so
  you'll be prepared and comfortable during the
  actual interview.
• Use a mirror to practice possible question that
  will be asked
• Plan your attire and travel journey to the
  interview
• to avoid being late

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Employer Background

• Gathering background information on employers is
  crucial element for successful interview
  preparation
• Find out about companys vision or mission
• Review prospective employers web sites,
• especially the About This Company section
• Don't be afraid to request details on the
  position
• you are interviewing

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During the Interview

• First Impressions Are Important
• Realize that you're being judged as soon as you
  arrive at the company from the moment you arrive
  at the company, walking to the door till the end
  of the interview
• Set the right tone by being early and watch your
  movements be it verbal or non-verbal as the
  interviewer will be observing you from the moment
  you arrive from a far

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• How Do You Speak?
• You should speak clearly and not too fast a pace
• Ensure your verbal and body language is
  consistent

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Gestures and Space

• Gestures
• Should be limited
• Dont be theatrical
• Make sure gestures are natural and meaningful.
• Space
• Recognize the boundaries of your personal space
  and that of others.
• For most of us, merely the awareness of our
  personal space is enough to consciously prompt us
  to stand firm when speaking with someone.
• If you have a smaller-than-average personal
  space, make sure you keep your distance so that
  you do not intimidate someone who possesses a
  larger personal space.

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• Maintain Eye Contact
• Maintaining good eye contact is essential to show
• Interest
• Attention span
• Confidence
• Use a mirror to practice and observe if you have
  good
• eye contact then practice, practice

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• Posture and Gestures
• PostureShows Confidence
• Stand talk, walk tall and sit tall
• Stand straight, sit up

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What You Shouldnt Say or Do!

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