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PREPARING FOR AN

INTERVIEW

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Proper interview

outfits

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The first impression you make is the most important one, that's why it's always important how you look and what you wear for an interview.

Dress nicely and appropriately. Your clothes should be clean, neatly pressed, and fit properly. Wear good, polished and comfortable shoes. Make sure your appearance is clean and natural, not too striking. Pay attention to hair, hands, make-up and odor, avoid using too much perfume or cologne.

What not to bring to the interview • Gum • Cell phone , Ipod etc.• Coffee, tea or soda • If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your

rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule) • Cover tattoos

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10 questions to ask and

answer at a job interview

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Q: Why do you want this particular job?

A: Make sure you tell that you’re interested in the field, you’re educated for it and you have experience. You can also tell that you want challenges.

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Q: What kind of experience do you have?

A: Remember to mention any experience you have that might be useful. Make sure that you emphasize the most important work experience as well as education.

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Q: Why should you be chosen for this job?

A: You can mention:social abilitiescomputer skillsconscientiousnessyour motivation for

working

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Q: How well do you work in a team?

A: You can tell examples of how you work in a team. You can also clarify how you work in different roles in teams (for example as a team leader).

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Q: Are you an innovative person?

A: Mention examples from your previous jobs. You can also tell the interviewer that you also appreciate other teammembers’ ideas and constractive criticism.

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Q: How well do you work under pressure?

A: You can mention examples and for example tell about your hobbies that can help you release the pressure .

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Q: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

A: Choose strengths and weaknesses that are relevant to the job at hand and talk about them honestly. You can tell for example, how well you work with other people.

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Q: What motivates you?

A: Money, challenges, co-workers, family…

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Q: Could you imagine working here for a longer period of time?

A: Yes/No. Provide an explanation.

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Q: Any questions?

A: Ask questions about the company and the job to let the employeer know that you’re interested.

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Advice regarding

proper behaviour

during job interview

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Behave properly and be polite Be nice and friendly, happy and smily Greet friendly, shake hands firmly and introduce yourself

Don’t be late! If you know you’re late, contact employer

Be yourself Don’t freeze, be relaxed and calm • If you know you’re going to be nervous, practise in front of the mirror at home

Speak clearly and loudly, don’t mumble Don’t have too long breaks during your speech

Think about what you could say or ask in advance (don’t learn everything by heart). Prepare to tell a little a bit about yourself.

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Don’t speak out of turn, let the interviewer say what he has got to say

Be interested in the job: ask questions, etc.

Answer to the questions honestly Look at the eyes. Don’t stare! Don’t listen to music during the interview

Sit straight In the end say ”thank you”

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Non verbal communication during job

interview

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All the communication is not words. Before you even say a word in a job interview, your body language has already given people the first impression of you.

Pay attention to the way you speak, your expressions and body language. You should also be able to read the interviewer’s body language in order to tune your movements to those of the interviewer, mirror them, because that can be a way of indicating you are open and honest.

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The following should be paid attention to:-Let the interviewer take initiative with handshake. Shake hands firmly but not too powerfully, look straight at the person.-Try to keep the tone of voice relaxed and calm, projecting confidence and interest.-Speak with intensity, remember timing and pace, do not make any uncomfortable sounds.-Keep eye contact throughout the interview but keep it natural, showing interest, not too intense. If there are several interviewers, look straight at each of them at the time they speak.-Your facial expression should show that you are emotionally present and interested. Smile if appropriate.

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-Hold a good posture, relax your shoulders and jaw. Sit with your back straight and against the back of your chair and legs slightly (but not awkwardly) open which is a relaxed position, showing you are comfortable. Avoid shuffling with your feet or making any restless movements while sitting. It is all right to change your body posture a little during the interview, for example, if someone is speaking, you can show you are interested by leaning forward a little, turning your shoulders towards the person and tilting your head a little. - Nodding your head means you are listening and encouraging the person to go on.

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- In general, your hands should not be too active, under your body or in pockets, fiddling with anything, touching your face often, or arms crossed (sending out negative, defensive message).Clasp your hands gently together and keep them on the table.

Don’t worry about being a little nervous- that means getting the job is important to you!By becoming aware of your own body language and recognizing the body language of others you can have better chances of getting the job!

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Interview tips

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• Find out the most important things about the company, show what you know. Be prepared to make some questions.• Practise answering the typical interview questions. • Think about your strengths and weaknesses in advance.• Get ready: wear neat, tidy, appropriate clothes. Make sure you have with you all the copies needed , perhaps a nice portfolio, too. Have a pen and paper for note taking.• Be on time! Find out how long it takes to get to the place. Be there about ten minutes earlier and take some time to calm down.• Stay calm. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer throughout the interview.