the careers powered by english series english interview skills session 6 of 9 by lado management...
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The Careers Powered By English series
English Interview Skills
Session 6 of 9
By Lado Management Consultants
Adrian O’Donnell
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How to prepare for an interview
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Contents
1. Attire
2. Selling Yourself
3. What to do
4. Stress
5. Anticipating questions
6. Preparing questions to ask
7. Routine of the interview
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1.Attire (Dressing for the Interview)
“Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed!”
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Men and Women
• Conservative & neat clothes • Empty pockets• Clean & well-groomed hairstyle
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Men
• Silk Necktie with a conservative pattern• Dark shoes (black lace-ups), clean & polished• Dark (black) socks • Short hairstyle • No earrings• No heavy cologne
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Women
• Suit with jacket• Business-like shoes• Conservative hosiery at or near skin colour.• Conservative make-up• No heavy perfume• Only one set of earrings
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2.Selling Yourself
Introduce yourself with a smile and a firm handshake. Maintain good eye contact.
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Selling Yourself
Show what you want to do for the company (2-3 minutes sell yourself).
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Selling Yourself
Show interest
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Selling Yourself
Positive answers
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Selling Yourself
Ask the interviewer prepared questions
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Selling Yourself
Initiate the next step
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Selling Yourself
Ask for the interviewer’s business card
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3.What to Do
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early• Review employer research information• Have pen and paper
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What to Do
• Be enthusiastic• Listen carefully to the interviewer’s complete
question before responding• Pause before answering difficult questions
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What to Do
• Keep going even if you think you have made a mistake
• Carry extra resumes, references etc in a portfolio.
• Unless asked to, do not discuss salaries and benefits
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4.Stress
Tips for handling stress
• Know what to expect• Be prepared• Focus on performance
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Stress
• Prepare your answers• Have a routine• Keep your perspective
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5.Anticipating Questions
Focus on• Your skills• Your working style• Your ability to work well with others• How well you handle authority• Your analytical skills
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6.Preparing Questions To Ask
Ask Questions
Why?
- indicates that your job search has been well thought out.
- shows thorough research and preparation.
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Questions to Ask
Questions to which you want an answer.
Questions that reveal the depth of your research and your interest in the job.
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Sample questions:
• How and when will my performance be evaluated on this job? How is success measured in this department / organization?
• What will my typical day be like?
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Sample Questions
• What is the number one priority of the person who accepts this job?
• What are your expectations for new hires within their first three to six months on the job? The first year?
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Sample questions:
• Who would be my supervisor? To whom would I report?
• What happened to the last person who had this job?
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Sample Questions
• What might I expect to be doing over the next three to five years?
• Are lateral or rotational job moves available to provide broader experience?
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Questions NOT to ask
• What does your company do? • Are you (the interviewer) married? • Can you guarantee I will still have a job a year
from now? • The job description mentions weekend work.
Would I really have to do that? • How can you determine my qualifications in a
short interview? • How am I as a candidate?
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More questions NOT to ask
• Do I get to keep the frequent flyer miles from my trips?
• Would anyone notice if I came in late and left early?
• What is the zodiac sign of your company's president?
• How many (particular ethnic group) do you have working here?
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Day of the Interview
Material to Bring to an Interview Resume, transcript, references, portfolio, work sample, and performance evaluations from previous employers. Notepad and pen.
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7.The Routine of the Interview
1. Introduction
2. Employer sell
3. Candidate sell
4. Closing
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The Routine of the Interview
1. Introduction create a comfortable, friendly environment. A
light topic such as the weather, sports, or a major news story, etc.
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The Routine of the Interview
2. Employer sell cover organizational structure, products or
services, location(s), specifics on the position, salary (usually not during an initial interview), benefits, etc.
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The Routine of the Interview
3. Candidate sell
answering questions about your goals and qualifications and demonstrating your communication skills.
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The Routine of the Interview
4. Closing
both parties should indicate their level of interest in the other and understand what the next steps to be taken will be.