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{\f5 Times New Roman Bold;} {\f6 Times New Roman;} {\f7 Arial;} {\f8 Times New Roman Bold;} {\f9 Times New Roman Bold;} {\f10 Times New Roman Italic;} {\f11 Times New Roman Bold;} {\f12 Times New Roman Bold;} {\f13 Times New Roman Bold;} {\f1000000 Times New Roman;} }{\colortbl; \red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue255; \red0\green0\blue255; \red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue255; \red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue0; \red0\green0\blue255; \red0\green0\blue0; }\viewkind1\viewscale100\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf1\f2\fs48 INTERVIEW QUEST IONS & \par TECHNIQUES \par\pard\par\pard\ql Collected by \par MBA Dept \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs24 General Advice \par\pard\par\ pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Before you go for your interview you need to find out everything you can about the company. Reread your application/CV/cover ing letter, so that you can think about your skills and qualifications, and also questions that you might be asked. \par\pard\par\pard\ql In order to do well in the interview you need to be able to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills for the job, this will include your motivation towards the job, ho w well you will fit into the company, along with meeting their academic and skil ls requirements. \par\pard\par\pard\ql You should dress smartly and appropriatel y and should leave in plenty of time allowing for possible delays, so that you a re not late. Remember first impressions last! \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosuper sub\cf4\f5\fs48 Tips \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 It's a go od idea to ask for a glass of water, as you will be doing a lot of talking, but \par it\u8217?s also good to take a sip if you want a few seconds to think ab out the question asked. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226 ?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a position where you can address all the \par intervie wers. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\c f6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Make sure that you remember the names of the interviewers, and take note of \par their various roles. \par\pard\p ar\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs48 First Impressions \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Most people make an initial opinion of a stranger wit hin the first five minutes of meeting them. According to research employers' imp ressions are made up of the following: \par\pard\par\pard\ql Body Language and i mage (70%) \par\pard\par\pard\ql Tone of voice (20%) \par\pard\par\pard\ql What you say (10%) \par\pard\par\pard\ql As soon as you enter the building you need t o be polite to everyone you meet. You need to remain calm and confident, give a firm handshake, and remember to make eye contact. You need to put both yourself and the interviewer at ease by being down-to-earth whilst remaining business-lik e, it is often quite a good idea to have a few conversation openers, especially if the interviewer takes you to the interview room, it helps break the silence \

par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs48 The Interview Preparation \par\ pard\par\pard\qc \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 You need to prepare well for the in terview, finding out about the history of the company, its structure, market pos ition and management style, along with details such as: how big the company is, how long have they been operating, what are their key income revenues and core a reas of business, who are their major competitors, and have they had any major u pheavals or successes. The easiest place to start the research is the website, or calling \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 the marketing depar tment and asking for a company profile or press kit. This will not only help you show your enthusiasm to the company but also enable you to be more relaxed abou t the questions asked. If you are preparing for a specific job interview, you wi ll need to familiarise yourself with the job description, so matching your attri butes to their requested skills. \par\pard\par\pard\ql You will also need to pre pare information about yourself by building up a personal profile to enable you to answer questions both quickly and accurately. The profile will comprise of b oth personal and business information. For example: \par\pard\par\pard\ql Person al: 'I am an ambitious, organised and highly-motivated individual who is goal dr iven and excels at building long-term customer relationships.' \par\pard\par\par d\ql Business: 'I am an experienced sales professional with five years specific experience in the automotive industry'... go into further details. \par\pard\par \pard\ql Be positive, if you are negative the employers will not believe in you. You need to remember that you have been short-listed, and therefore must stand a good chance. It is good to feel a bit nervous before the interview as it shows that you want the job. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf7\f8\fs27 Interv iew Techniques \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 The interview i s not only a chance for the interviewer to assess if you are the right person fo r the job, but it is also an opportunity for you to see if the job and the compa ny are suitable for you. \par\pard\par\pard\ql During the interview you need to look for opportunities to be proactive and ask your own questions or try to lead the discussion where appropriate. Questions should reflect your keenness to wor k for the company. Generally you should limit yourself to just a couple of sign ificant questions such as: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8 226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What are the key tasks and responsibilities of the job \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\n osupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What support and guidance is available \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul 0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What training will be available \par\pard\par\pard\q l \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Other aspects to talk about are: \par\pard\par\pa rd\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosup ersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Structure of the organisation \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\no supersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\ fs24 Success of the organisation, it's profitability and product portfolio \u l0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf 2\f3\fs24 Future strategies and development \par\pard\par\pard\ql Keep your c oncentration levels up during the interview and make sure you listen to the resp onses the interviewer gives you. The worst mistakes happen when people end up as king questions about topics that have already been covered, or don't hear or und erstand what the interviewer has said. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf1 0\f11\fs24 Key points: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226? \ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Make sure you give t he interviewer your full attention \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosup ersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Wait for them to finish speaki ng, before you answer the question \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosup ersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Make sure you ask open questio ns, to ensure you get full answers \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosup ersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Check you understand everythin g that has been said \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 At the e nd of the interview find out what will happen next: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\n osupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3 \fs24 When will I hear from you \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\

fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 How will I be informed \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nos upersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Do you need any more informa tion from me \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Candidates can ea sily find themselves on the defensive, trying to justify themselves, rather than sell their attributes. A good interviewer will often throw all sorts of challen ging questions at you, in order to see if you are suitable for the job. \par\par d\par\pard\ql To help you cope with these it is best to know the possible questi ons that you might get asked; these can be divided up into sections: \par\pard\p ar\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Selling yourself\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\ fs24 (mention your strengths) \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What experie nce do you have to benefit this job? \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nos upersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Can you work well under pres sure? \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\c f6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What is your greatest strength? \ul0\ nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f 3\fs24 What interests you most about this job? \par\pard\par\pard{ \trowd\trautofit1\intbl{\ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?}\cell{\ul0\nosupersu b\cf2\f3\fs24 Why should I hire you?}\cell {\trowd\trautofit1\intbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth1\cellx4320 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth1\cellx8640 \row} }\par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7 \fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Do you have any questions? \par\pard\par\p ard\ql Questions could include: what your first assignment would be, what type o f training is required or given, requesting to see a job description and who the company's major competitors are. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11 \fs24 Information giving\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 (information on your experi ence and skills set) \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\u l0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Do you consider yourse lf to be a natural leader? \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 The interviewer will be interested \par in your ability to lead when necessary \par\pard\par\pard\qj \ul 0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2 \f3\fs24 Tell me about yourself. \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 This is an open question, and is a good opportunity for \par you to reveal the strengths that you mentioned in your personal profile. This is also your chance to reveal your personality, so just be yourself\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 . \par\pard\par\par d\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupe rsub\cf2\f3\fs24 What are your biggest accomplishments? \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f 10\fs24 This should be job related, and is a \par chance to show your comp etency \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\ cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Where do you see yourself in five y ears time? \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Dealing with obje ctions \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\ cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 How do you handle criticism?\ul0\no supersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Try to portray the attitude that all criticism has a \par benefit, providing an opportunity for improvement. Also elaborate by giving an e xample of a poor idea that has been criticised rather than a substandard piece o f work. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub \cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 How will you cope with a change in environment?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Talk about how you can adapt \par and learn quickly. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Turning n egatives into positives\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 (change your weaknesses into strengths) \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupe rsub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What can you do for us that s omeone else can't?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 If y

ou have understood the \par details of the job then try to answer this with a combination of your skills/experience which others are unlikely to have. \par\ pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Describe a difficult problem you've had to dea l with\ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 .\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub \cf9\f10\fs24 Clearly explain how you \par have approached a problem, the r esult and how the difficult outcome was averted. This will show that you have a positive attitude to all challenges, and you were not discouraged or intimidated by the situation. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0 \nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What is your greatest weakness?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 This is your chance to show that you have \par identified and are working on reducing y our weaknesses. Turn your weakness into strength. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nos upersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11 \fs24 How do you handle tension/stress?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nos upersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Explain how you avoid stressful situations, \par and if n ot how you deal with it, for example: exercising and going to the gym. \par\pard \par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul 0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 How do you take direction?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\f s24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Show by giving examples of how you can be brie fed \par and finish the task without unnecessary disagreements/complicati ons \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6 \f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Do you prefer working with others or alone?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Explain how you can work well \par in both situations. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersu b\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 How do you handle rejection?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9 \f10\fs24 Much of today's business is commercially \par orientated; therefore a good answer would tend to be that you move on but take on board what has happene d and use it to benefit you in the future. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub \cf2\f3\fs24 Always speak clearly in a controlled range of tones. Do not speak i n monotone and always pause before speaking, this avoids instinctively reacting and saying the wrong thing. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Points you need to remember: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \ u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Smiling is a g ood positive signal, as it reaffirms your good nature \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs2 0 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Maintain ey e contact \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupers ub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Relax do not rush or fidget \par\ pard\par\pard \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Mirror the interviewers techniques, if they laugh , laugh with them \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Maintain an alert position, sit up straight, do n't slump, but be comfortable \par Always have a confident and honest attitude. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs48 Do's and Don'ts during the Int erview \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\ cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Always adopt a professional and busi ness-like manner \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\n osupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Listen intently \par\pard\ par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0 \nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Use strong positive language \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\f s20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Ask the r elevant questions \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Wear a smile at all times \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub \cf2\f3\fs24 Never indicate that you're desperate for a job \par\pard\par\par d\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupe rsub\cf2\f3\fs24 Don't get into discussions about your personal life, and dec line any bait to \par mention secrets of your present employer, the interviewe r should respect your trustworthiness and integrity \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\n

osupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3 \fs24 Ensure that you don't smell of any strong odours, e.g. alcohol, garlic or even \par perfume \par\pard\par\pard\ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul 0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Don't fidget or play wi th your hair, clothing, items in your pockets etc \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u 8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Avoid negative phrases such as: 'I don't know'. I'm not sure' \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u822 6?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Be persuasive, spe ak in terms of what benefit you can bring to the company, \par rather \par\pard \par\pard\ql than the other way around \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5 \f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Rema in calm and don't rush your answers \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf11\f 12\fs36 Psychometric Tests \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Psy chometric means tools for measuring the mind. There are two types of test: \par\ pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Aptitude test: assess your abilities \par\pard\p ar\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\ nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Personality questionnaires: which build up a profile o f your characteristics \par\pard\par\pard\ql Many employers believe that such te sts give a good idea of whether you are able to do the job, and if your personal ity is suited to that of the job and the company. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nos upersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Aptitude Tests\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 : These test you r critical reasoning skills under timed conditions. A typical test may have thre e sections each testing a different ability, such as verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning. The test would normally be about 30 minutes long for 30 questions. \ par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Personality Tests\ul0\nosuper sub\cf2\f3\fs24 : Questions tend to focus on; how you relate to other people, yo ur work style, your ability to deal with emotions (your own and others); your mo tivations; determination and general outlook and your ability to handle stressfu l situations. There is no right or wrong answers, just be yourself. \par\pard\pa r\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs48 Overview - Ten-Minute Guide \par\pard\par\ pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Your aim is to convince the interviewer th at: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6 \f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 You would be able to do the job \ul0\no supersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\ fs24 You can bring benefits to the company \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226 ?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 You are the best ca ndidate on both counts \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Prepa ration: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 You need to do a mini self-assessment of your profile, for example your work experience so far, the qu alifications you have gained, and where you want your career to go. Consider you r strengths and weaknesses, so that you have an idea of what to say in the inter view. Some points to consider are: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\ fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Leadersh ip \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\ f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Self-confidence \par\pard\par\pard\ql \u l0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf 2\f3\fs24 Commitment and determination \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul 0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Enthusiasm and Stamina \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\ cf2\f3\fs24 Competitiveness \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Good judgeme nt and decision making \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7 \fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Responsibility \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\ nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f 3\fs24 Initiative and creativity \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosu persub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Organisation \par\pard\par\pa rd\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Ask yourself: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nos upersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\f s24 Which areas could I improve \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\

fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What are the tasks and situations that I have had the most problems with \ul0\nosupersub \cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 In which instances did my colleagues react negatively towards me \par\pard\par\p ard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Questions: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosup ersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\f s24 Why do you want this job?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Talk about the posi tive aspects of the job, not that \par it's the only one you have had an interv iew for. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersu b\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What qualities do you think will be required for this job?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\f s24 Talk about points \par that were in the job description but also other qualities such as: communications, interpersonal skills etc \par\pard\par\pard\q l \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersu b\cf10\f11\fs24 What can you contribute?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nos upersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Your chance to shine. Tell them about your \par achievem ents in previous positions or at University etc \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosup ersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226? \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Why do you want to work for this company?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Talk about why you like the \par company, mission statement, ethics, internationa l etc \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\c f6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What do you know about this company ?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Give a run down of t heir \par products/services, sales figures, accomplishments etc \par\pard\ par\pard{ \trowd\trautofit1\intbl{\ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?}\cell{\ul0\nosupersu b\cf10\f11\fs24 What interest you about our product/service?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\ f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 This can link to the previous}\cell {\trowd\trautofit1\intbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth1\cellx4320 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth1\cellx8640 \row} \trowd\trautofit1\intbl{\ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 question}\cell {}\cell {\trowd\trautofit1\intbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth1\cellx4320 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth1\cellx8640 \row} }\par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7 \fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 How would you describe yourself?\ul0\nos upersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Pick your best attributes \pa r\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs2 0 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What has been your greatest success?\ul0\nos upersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 How did you achieve it? Pick a n \par achievement related to the companies/jobs needs \par\pard\par\pard\ql \u l0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf 10\f11\fs24 What has been your biggest failure?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Pick something that you were able to \par correct or that wasn't that important \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 How could y ou improve yourself?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Pi ck on positive aspects of your personality \par or a strength/weakness scenario where you are improving \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226 ?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 How do you handle criticism?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Say that yo u take on board criticism and that it is \par part of your development so that you can improve certain areas\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 . \par\pard\par\pard\q

l \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersu b\cf10\f11\fs24 Do you work well with others?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \u l0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Give examples of a good working relationship \ul0\nos upersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11 \fs24 Are you self motivated?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Give an example of where you have been pro-active \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersu b\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Can you act on your own initiati ve?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 This can link into the previous question \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\ fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What motivates you?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3 \fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Opportunities to learn new skills \par\pard\ par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0 \nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Do you work well under pressure?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2 \f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Answer positively \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\ fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What a re your career goals? \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs48 Question s To Ask \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersu b\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What will be my responsibilities? \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\ cf2\f3\fs24 Who will I report to? \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f 6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Who ar e you customers? \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What will my salary/expenses be? \ul0\nosupersub \cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 What training will you provide? \par\pard\par\pard\ql Prior to your interview, i t is important that you have read the job description. Go through each aspect an d think about how and why you match the requirements. You should not just stipul ate that you have good communication skills or strong organisation skills; you m ust give examples of where you have proven such skills and where they have been of good use. You must also re-read your CV, covering letter and/or application form, as the interviewers may use these as a form of reference and ask you quest ions related to these. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Rememb er: \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6 \f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Make sure you dress smartly \par\pard\p ar\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\ nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Beware of clammy hands for first handshake \ul0\nosupe rsub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Be polite, make polite conversation \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\ nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 Speak in a confident tone and manner \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf11\f12\fs36 Overview - Quest ions \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf 6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 What are your strengths and weakness es?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Think of three exam ples for each \par and think of how your weaknesses could be turned into st rength. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub \cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 If your friends were to describe your personality what would they say about \par you? \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\ nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\ f11\fs24 What are your ambitions/five year plans?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Talk about your progression in the \par next fiv e years, for example: finish your degree, get a job, improve your knowledge, cli mb up the ladder. NEVER say I shall be doing your job in five years time! \par\p ard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Why are you interested in working for our compa ny?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 You should have don e \par some research on the company such as on the website, media reviews etc. Talk about their strengths (pick out key words from their company mission statem ent/description), the kind of company i.e.: international, the environment. This is your chance to show them that you have a good knowledge of what they do, and how you think this suits your qualifications and ambitions. \par\pard\par\pard\

ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupers ub\cf10\f11\fs24 Why do you think you should get the job/what do you have to offer our \par company?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs2 4 Talk about your skills and relate them to your work experience and how you can adapt them to the new role. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \ u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Give an exam ple of when you have had to deal with a difficult situation/solve \par a proble m. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226? \ul0\nosupersub\cf1 0\f11\fs24 Why do you want to work in this job sector? \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul 0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf1 0\f11\fs24 What would you consider to be greatest career's achievement? \par\ pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f11\fs24 Do you have any questions ask about the role?\ ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 You could ask about the team \par you may be working in, what hours, do you get paid, are travel e xpenses covered, if you got the job when you would start. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf8\f9\fs27 Qualification Questions \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\n osupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub\cf10\f 11\fs24 Why did you choose your degree?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f3\fs24 \ul0\nosu persub\cf9\f10\fs24 Discuss what attracted you to the course; did \par you choo se the course as it is related to your career aspirations. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub \cf10\f11\fs24 What interests you most about the degree?\ul0\nosupersub\cf2\f 3\fs24 \ul0\nosupersub\cf9\f10\fs24 Talk about the modules you most \par enjoy, this should relate to the job you have applied for. \par\pard\par\pard\ql \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs20 \u8226?\ul0\nosupersub\cf6\f7\fs20 \ul0\nosupersub \cf10\f11\fs24 What grade/classification are you on course to receive? \par\p ard}