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Successful Interview MEETING YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER IN PERSON

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Page 1: Secrets of A Successful Job Interview

Successful InterviewMEETING YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER IN PERSON

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About www.jobibex.com

A leading Omani job portal launched in 2012 and is used by more than 50,000 Omani and non Omani job seekers and about 100 employers.

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Purpose of the InterviewYou have passed the initial screening and become an eligible candidate

The employer needs to find out if you are the best for the job

You need to find out if this is a good opportunity for you

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Pre-InterviewPREPARATION

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Know the organizationWebsite

Annual Report (if public)

Ask the person who calls for the interview

Find out who the interviewers are

www.LinkedIn.com

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Know the openingDepartment

Title

Required skills

Job responsibilities

Where it fits in the overall organization

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Prepare answers to common questions Tell us about yourself Why do you want to work for us? What do you know about us? Why should we hire you? What are your career objectives? Your strengths and weaknesses Your expected salary Why do you want to leave your job? Do you have any questions?

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Check Your Appearance Male

Clean clothes

Matching colors (drop the yellow shoe)

Business attire

Clean shiny shoes

Well groomed

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Check Your Appearance Female

Conservative outfit

Decent choice of color

Business attire

Avoid heavy cologne

Avoid colored lenses

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Last Minute Rehearsal Practice in front of someone or a mirror

Ask yourself questions and answer them

Time your answer to avoid lengthy ones

Write expected questions and your answers to them

Make your answers spontaneous and avoid talking like a robot

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Getting to the VenueArrive early (20 minutes)

Get a map/direction of the exact location

Obtain permit/gate pass

Arrange for someone to drop you if parking is an issue

Keep contact number

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InterviewTHE BATTLEFIELD

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Getting into the ArenaEnter the room with a genuine smile

Introduce yourself clearly and loudly

If carrying a suitcase, hold it in your left hand and keep the right hand free for handshakes

Follow the handshake protocols

Eliminate possible distraction (mobile phone, sitting in front of the AC, low chair,….)

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Become a Salesman Present yourself as:

A friendly person (it matters a lot to employers)

A competent candidate

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Handling QuestionsTake the lead and start by thanking the audience for the opportunity, the just shut up and listen!

Take the questions patiently and tentatively

Mind your body language

Be sincere and never bluff, lie or exaggerate

Ask smart questions

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Post-InterviewFOLLOWING UP

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Show Interest in Following up Once you are notified that the interview is over ask about standard procedures and whether you need to do anything. Ask if there will be another round of interviews and what are the recruitment process and if they have any deadline for selecting successful candidate. This will help you know how long you have to wait until you know whether you are selected

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Interview is Officially OverSay thank you to everyone in the room and confirm to them that you have enjoyed the interview regardless of the outcome of the interview

Greet everyone and leave immediately

Send additional information if required

Send a “thank you” email to those interviewed you. This will leave an impression and allows you to mention any other achievements you missed during the interview

Offer a solution to a problem faced by the organization

Build contacts

Accept rejection

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Thank YouFor jobs in Oman please visit:

www.jobibex.com