HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL

IN JOB INTERVIEW

BEFORE INTERVIEW …Prepare your self ->a. Dress professionally -> pride your appearance -> mature,

responsible, & attentive to deal. For example : dress in freshly pressed, business appropriate clothes.

b. Make your self well – informed about the institution.c. Make eye contact and speak clearly.d. Make your self comfortable -> pray etc

INTRODUCTION AND GREETING

Greeting :a.Good morning / afternoonb.How do you doc. EtcIntroduction :a.Explain about your selfb.How is it?

HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE ABOUT YOUR SELF ?

Name Date of birth Address Family Educational Background Interest

THE QUESTION LIST

Why would you like to work at this hospital / with this service? Where do you see yourself in five years time? Why? What are your strengths? What are you really good at? What are your major weaknesses? What have you done to

improve them? How do you keep yourself up to date? How do you deal with stress? What research have you looked at recently and how would you

apply this to your practice? What does teamwork mean to you? What does accountability mean to you?

BE AWARE OF :Poor personal appearance.Failure to look interviewer in the eye.Being overbearing, aggressive or over

confidence.Expressing thoughts in an unclear manner,

poor diction or grammar.Lack of career planning – no purpose or

goals.

BE AWARE OF :Lack of interest and enthusiasm – passive and

indifferent.Over emphasis on money – interested only in

salary.Lack of tact, maturity or courtesy.Lack of appreciation of the value of experience.Failure to ask good questions about the job, ward

or hospital.Persistent attitude of, “what can you do for me?”

YOUR QUESTION LISTSpecifics about the hospital and the services

offered.Shift patterns.Anticipated induction or orientation program.Opportunities for specialist courses and

professional development.Accommodation.Grade, position and salary

CLOSING THE INTERVIEW Tell the interviewer you are very

keen.Don’t be too discouraged if no

definite offer is made, or specific salary discussed.

Thank the interviewer for her / his time and consideration of you.

NOTEEndeavour to conclude the interview

having answered the two questions uppermost in the interviewer’s mind :a. why you are interested in the job and

the organization?b. what you can offer the hospital / service?

SOME “DO’S” AND “DON’TS”Do plan to arrive on time or a few minutes

early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable.

Dress professionally and conservatively, paying attention to all facets of your dress and grooming.

Do greet the interviewer using her / his first name.

Do shake hands firmly.

SOME “DO’S” AND “DON’TS”Do wait until you are offered a chair before

sitting. Sit upright in your chair, look alert and interested at all times. Be a good listener as well as a good talker and smile!

Do look the interviewer in the eye while you talk to her / him.

Do follow the interviewer’s leads but try to relate your background and skills to the position.

SOME “DO’S” AND “DON’TS”Don’t answer questions with a “yes” or “no”.

Expand and explain whenever possible giving details about yourself and your experience, which relate to the position.

Do be honest and truthful.Do make sure that your good points get across

to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner. Keep in mind that you alone can sell yourself to an interviewer.

Smile!