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What is job interview?
A job interview is an oral process of
eliciting and providing information that
benefits both the EMPLOYER and theJOB APPLICANT.
It helps the employer to decide whether
the applicant is the most suitable person
for the job.
JOB INTERVIEW
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APPLICANTS:
To promote oneself as the most suitablecandidate
To respond to questions concerning
personal and educational background, workexperience, the job applied, future career
plans and personal qualities
To impress the interviewers both
professionally and personally so that theapplicants will be offered the job
GOALS OF JOB INTERVIEWS
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JOB INTERVIEWERS:
To find out if the applicants fit the job
To get relevant information about the
applicantsTo decide whether the applicant is the
most suitable person for the job
GOALS OF JOB INTERVIEWS
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PREPARATION FOR THE
INTERVIEW
Study the background of thecompany
WHY?
Learning about the company is importantbecause knowing what a company values willhelp you prepare yourself for the interview
WHAT?
1. Objective2. Mission/vision
3. Values
4. Accomplishments/achievements
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HOW?
Read corporate websitesCall the company for more
information
Talk to employees at the
company to gain inside
information of the workingculture of the company
Refer to the career centers
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Refer to the companys
pamphlets, brochures or annual
reports which might be put in the
reception areas
Make some notes on the
companys product, annual sales,
recent development of the
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PREPARATION FOR THE
INTERVIEW
PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates
Identity cards
SPM result
Transcripts
Related certificatesRelated documentation
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TIMING
Never late to an interview
Know the exact place and
time of the meeting
Allow plenty of time to get
to the interview and plan toarrive early
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Tips to remember:
Dress professionally for the interview- the
attire plays a very supporting role/it helps your
image as you are serious about the job
In some industries where customer contact
and image presentation is necessary, yourattire will be well judged
Your behavior, interpersonal skills and ability
are equally important elements that reflect
your personality.
Carry your documents in clear folder
Do not carry fancy files
Arrange the original copies of your documents
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DURING THE INTERVIEW
Listen and face the person speaking
Good eye contact
Wait to be seated
Sit up straight Look and be confident
Smile
Make sure to speak slowly and pronounce clearly
Dont interrupt the interviewer while they talk
Take your time to think of the best possible
answer to the questions before speaking up
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Do keep your answers short
Rehearse answers to personal
questions,educational background, workingexperience, and also other common queries,
and why you want this particular job
Remember to say thank the person for theinterest shown
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PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW
(ATTIRE FOR MEN)
DOS
DRESS FORMAL
WEAR DARK-COLOURED TAILORED
TROUSERS
LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS IN LIGHT COLOURS
NECKTIES SHOULD NOT BE TOO FANCY OR
COLOURFUL
DARK SOCKS AND POLISHEDSHOES SHORT AND WELL-GROOMED HAIR
CLEAN-SHAVED/WELL-TRIMMED
NO ACCESSORIES
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PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW
(ATTIRE FOR WOMEN)
Dos
Wear suitable clothes
Avoid too bright colours
A little make-up helps
Wear comfortable court shoes with
heels
Clothes should be formal e.g baju
kurung, kebaya, or long skirt with a
blouse would be appropriate
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PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW
(ATTIRE FOR WOMEN)
Donts
Wear tight/revealing clothes
Wear too much jewelleries- theycan distract the interviewers
attention
Too much make-upVery high heeled shoes
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EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS (1)
Could you tell about yourself?
How would you describe yourself?
Do you have any hobbies? What do you do when
you have free time?
Could you tell about your educational
background?
What was your favorite subject at the
polytechnic? Why? Tell us more about your final semester project.
According to your resume, you are very active in
co-curricular activities at the school/polytechnic.
In your opinion, how important is curricular
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EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS (2)
What do you really want to do in life?
What are yourstrengths?
What is one of your majorweaknesses?
What have you learned from your mistake? What was your biggest mistake? What did you do
to remedy it?
Do you have any working experience?
Why do you choose this company?/ What do youknow about the company?
What makes you qualified for this position?
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EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS (3)
Do you think that you are the most suitablecandidate for this position?
Why should I hire you?
Why do you think you would enjoy this particular
job?
What motivates you in your job?
How well do you work with people? Do you prefer
working alone or in teams? Why? / Do you feelcomfortable working with others?
How do you feel if you have to work during
weekends and after office hours?
Are you willing to travel overseas?
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EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS (4)
Do you consider yourself aleader?/ Do you think you have
the ability to be a leader to a
team?
What do you think the mostimportant quality that a leader
needs to have?
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EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS (5)
How do you describe your workingstyle?
What do you plan to do in five yearstime? / Where do you see yourself
five years from now?
What is your expected salary?
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EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS (6)
Your exam results are not reallyimpressive. Tell us why should we
benefit in hiring you.
Do you intend to further yourstudies?
What can you contribute if you join
our organization? Which is more important:
qual i f icat ionorexperience? Why?
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