Chap 17 Interviewing_Krizan

8/9/2019 Chap 17 Interviewing_Krizan

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Interviewing for a Job

Preparation

Participation

Types of interviews


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Hope I impress

Him

First

Impression is

the lastImpression

Good I prepared for

the Interview

She looks professional


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Preparing for an Interview

Be ready to answer questions.

1. Traditional questions

2. Behavioral interview questions3. Illegal questions

Respond to the salary question.

Prepare questions about the position. Research the company.

Prepare yourself personally.


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Participating in an Interview

Greet the interviewer.

Shake hands.

Sit when asked.

Respond in a business like manner.

Maintain eye contact.

Be alert to signals the interview is ending.

Express appreciation for the time. Ask when you will receive notice of the

decision.


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Types of Interviews

Screening interviews Telephone

Face-to-face

Computer-assisted Subsequent interviews

Telephone interviews

Video interviews

Online interviews

Group interviews

Alternative interviews


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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

To succeed in an interview you must know different types of

questions and how to answer them.

1-Traditional questions

Interview questions

2-Opinion questions 3-Dumb questions

4-Math questions

5-Competency questions6-Behavioral questions


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Contd

1.TraditionalQuestions

Educationwhy do you choose this career?Tell me about your course work?

Your extracurricular activities?

ExperienceTell me about your job profile?

Why should we select you?

Why do you want to quit you

Previous job?

Why our company?

Do u believe in team work?

Career goalswhat is your dream job?

Where do you want to be in next five

Years?

What salary do you except?

Personal history-General information

Tell me about your self?

Strengths and weakness?

Your role model?

How do you manage stress?

What motivates you?


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5-competency questions:Can you give me specific

examples of yourLeadership skills

3-Dumb questions:What kind of animal you want to be?

purpose is to get past your

pre-programmed answer to find out ifyou are capable of

original thought.

2-Opinion questions:What do you do in this or that

situation?

To know how you respond in a

Series of scenario.

4-Math questions:1000/3=?

How many ping pong balls

Could fit into your car?

To know your creative

activity


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Most organizations askthis type of questions

Describe major problemyou had with another

employ at work place?

What major problem youfaced in group

Project?

Describe most difficultperson you have work

With?


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Techniques for answering questions

Athoughtful response is better

than a poorly phrased quick one

How to respond to behavioralinterview questions


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Interview attire (prepare yourself)

What your clothes say about you: your attire plays a supporting role.

Your conduct, your interpersonal skills and your ability to

articulate intelligent and well thought out responses to

questions are the most important elements. Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate and

well-fitting, but it should not take center stage.

Never confuse an interview or business function with a

social event. Don't dress for a party or a date.

Be aware that in some industries, customer contact and

image presented to the customer is critical. In such

industries, your attire will be judged more critically.

Dress for SUCCESS


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Choose your professional grooming..


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How to participate in an Interview

Interview: an opportunity to share your qualifications with

a knowledgeable & interested person (interviewer) Greet your interviewer warmly

Pronounce name correctly

Firm hand shake & smile

Keep appropriate eye contact

X Dont do this: smoking, chew gum, eat, lean back in chairor lean on desk.

immature, tell jokes, laugh.

Remember this: appropriate body language

express appreciation

express thanks

shake hands & tell goodbye.

Record the information you learned about the job forcomparison with

with other job opportunities. Note what ou want to sa in follow u communication.


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Dont do this: smoking, chew gum, eat, leanback in chair or lean on desk.

immature, tell jokes, laugh.

Remember this: appropriate body language

express appreciation

express thanks

shake hands & tell goodbye.

Record the information you learned about the jobfor comparison with other job opportunities.

Note what you want to say in follow up

communication.


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TYPES OF INTERVIEWThe screening interview

The telephone interview

The face to face interview

The computer assisted interview

The informational interviewThe meandering (winding) interview

The stress interview


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MEMBERS OF THE PANEL

The supervisor

The manager

The union representative

A human resource officer

Aemployment equity officer

Employees from the department that is

hiring


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Video interviews

Uses video conferencing. More economical to companies.

Candidates have slight edge.

Online interviews

Uses a combination of video, camera, computer and net.

Becoming popular because of advancing technologies.

Employers screen candidates rapidly and cut costs.

Group interviewsSeveral people tested at same time.

Potential leadership and mental toughness is tested.

Can be stressful and overwhelming.


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Other Employment

Communication Following up on an application

Accepting an interview invitation

Following up an interview Accepting employment

Rejecting employment

Expressing appreciation toreferences.

Resigning from a job


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Alternative interviews

Lunch interview Behavior and

performance in a

social setting is put to

test.

Conversations should

be focused on

matching your

qualities to

employers needs.

Interactive interview Simple questions not

are asked.

Candidate is asked

what really he/she

can do.

Demonstrate your

skills by help of yourprofessional

portfolio.

Wait before accepting any offer

Take your time to think.


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Preparing other employment messages

It includes telephone calls, letters, e-mail and

in person contacts

Following up an application

Follow up application is needed when you donot receive a reply of your application

Accepting an interview invitation

This can be done bya) Express appreciation

b) Indicate availability

c) Convey a positive and optimistic attitude


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Following up an interview

Letter of appreciation is appropriateafter an interview

Accepting employment

Accepting letter should include the direct

plan The offer should be accepted

Any essential information aboutassuming the position should comenext

An expression of appreciation shouldclose the letter


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Rejecting employment This can be done by following up anoral employment rejection whichwould be the most appropriate

Resigning from a job

Resignations letters are written with

a direct plan and hence in the first itshould be given orally and in personusing a standard two week noticeand then followed by a written

message

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