APPLICANTS WILL BE MORE CONFIDENT IN ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

APPLICANTS WILL APPRECIATE THE SENSE OF READINESS

APPLICANT WILL BE MORE

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN ANSWERING INTERVIES QUESTIONS

INTERVIEW

is a conversation between two or more people where question are asked by the interviewer to elicit facts or statements from the interviewee. Interviews are a standard part of journalism and media reporting, but are also employed in many other situations, including qualitative research.

•Research the Job and the Company

Take the time to research the company and the position you are interviewing for in advance.

The more practice you have at interviewing, the more comfortable you'll be during a job interview.

Know the FactsBe sure you know your work history and bring an extra copy of your resume to refer to if you're nervous and need a reminder.

Give yourself plenty of time to get to the interview, take a deep breath before you go into the interview, and do your best to stay calm.

Taking the time to compose your thoughts so you can respond effectively is better than jumping the gun and saying something you wish you hadn't after the fact.

When you respond to interview questions give examples of how you handled related situations.

Share examples of your accomplishments that are related to the job you are interviewing for to reinforce the fact that you're capable and qualified.

Be Direct

Be direct and focus your interview answer on the future, especially if your leaving wasn't under the best of circumstances.

Ask for Clarification

Not sure what the interviewer is asking? It's fine to ask for clarification if you're not sure what is being asked.

Don't Ramble

Your response to interview questions should be direct and to the point. Don't ramble and get off topic

Keep it Professional

Your responses should be focused on your professional skills and abilities

The last question you'll probably be is asked during a job interview is whether you have questions.

A. PENCIL PAPER TESTDIRECTION: MATCH THE DIFFERENT TIPS IN INTERVIEW WITH THE DESCRIPTION

PROVIDED IN COLUMN B. WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED

_______1. Practice Makes Perfect.

_______2. Know the Facts_______3. Try to Stay Calm_______4. Take Your Time_______5. Give Examples

COLUMN B.

a. Your response to interview questions should be direct to the point

b. Give yourself plenty of time to get to the interview, take a deep breath before you go into the interview.

c. know your work historyd. The more practice you have at interviewing, the more

comfortable you'll be during the interviewe. The more specific you are, the more the hiring

manager will see that you have the skills to do the jobf. focus your interview answer on the future, especially

if your leaving wasn't under the best of circumstances.

g. Briefly think about your response before you answer

COLUMN A

1.D2.C3.B4.G5.E

NOTE: NOW COUNT YOUR SCORE

What will be asked in your job interview? Test your interview skills with our Job Interview Test and prepare for the tough job interview questions.

1.You arrive 10 minutes before your interview well dressed and confident in your research. Your interview starts off very well, but you begin to have trouble understanding the questions due to the accent of the interviewer. Guess: nod and smile, and answer based on what you think they asked.

Politely ask, “would you mind repeating the question please?” If necessary, re-phrase what’s being asked to clarify

your understanding

Respond, “what?” and “pardon” throughout your interview; it’s not your fault she speaks too quickly. She should really learn to slow down!

Politely ask, “would you mind repeating the question please?” If necessary, re-phrase what’s being asked to clarify your understanding is the CORRECT ANSWER.

Do not smile and nod if you do not understand the question! You are making a fatal error by demonstrating that you will not ask questions and that you will make mistakes, rather than clarifying instructions. You will also appear to have very low

comprehension, as the employer may assume you don’t know how to ask for clarification.

2. A SKILL is the ability to do something. An ATTRIBUTE is a personality quality. The

employers need to see a good balance of both when they meet you.Which of the following are attributes? Touch Typist 65 wpm Independent Chartered Accountant

INDEPENDENT IS THE CORRECT ANSWER.

During your interview it is a good idea to promote your attributes, as well as your skills. Some common attributes are independence, team player, strong work ethic, welcoming personality, discretion, approachable

3.During your interview, your employer asks your age and if you are married. These questions make you uneasy.What should you respond? You tell the employer that it is none of her business You provide your age and say that you are single, ignoring your own concerns about the

question. You smile and gently suggest you

are in excellent health with a stable home life, which makes you a great candidate for the job.

You smile and gently suggest you are in excellent health with a stable home life, which makes you a great candidate for the job. IS THE CORRECT ANSWER.

Although you have every right not to answer the question, it is better to handle the situation politely. Some employers may not be aware of employment legislature.

4. Our employer comes to you with a problem. The receptionist has gone home ill with the stomach flu and you have been asked to cover the front desk for the next 2 hours. You are the staff accountant.You would respond: No, I’m too busy working on a report for my department. Yes, I’m happy to help in an emergency. I do have an important report due, however I can always work on it between phone calls at the desk. No, I’m too senior to sit at the front desk

answering the phones.

Yes, I’m happy to help in an emergency. I do have an important report due, however I can always work on it between phone calls at the desk. IS THE RIGHT ANSWER.Demonstrating your willingness to help and ability to be flexible. This will earn the respect of your employer and team.

5. Which of the following is not one of the suggested strategies for preparing for your job interview:

a. conduct research on the company/industryb. b. prepare answers to possible interview questionsc. c. gather key resources (extra resumes, reference

list) to take with youd. d. plan to ask about salary and benefits at the

beginning of the interview

6. Wearing a formal suit is always the safest "dress for success" attire.a.Trueb.false

7. Being the most qualified candidate for the position just about guarantees you will get the job.a.Trueb. false

8. Greeting the receptionist/assistant when you arrive and treating him or her with respect is an important key to your success.a. Trueb. false

9. When the interviewer asks you the question, "tell me about yourself," she really wants what in response?a. a 10-minute detailed story of your life, from birth to

presentb. a concise narrative of your personal and

professional background and goals and how they relate to the job at hand

c. a short narrative of your personal life, leaving nothing to the imagination.

d.a long-winded account of your last vacation.

10.What are three most important keys to success in interviews?A. good perfume/cologne, nice smile, fresh breathB. making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearlyC. fresh breath, nice smile, making eye contactD. developing rapport, good posture, fresh breath

5.The answer is A. because its better to knowledgeable about the company and position that you are applying to show your eagerness in applying with their company.6. The answer is true. Because dress represent on who you are, if you are professional.7. The answer is true.8. The answer is true.9. The correct answer is B.Keep your answer to under five minutes, beginning with an overview of your highest qualification then running through the jobs you’ve held so far in your career.10. The answer is B. because it show that you are confident enough that you are very qualified and can be an asset in their company.