When you go to a job interview, you

need to consider some aspects before

and during the meeting. Here you will
find some useful information to get
ready.


Remember that your SECOND MIDTERM
will be a job interview.
Your job interview is the most
important part of the application
process. This is when the employer
or the interviewer gets to meet you
and learn more about you as a
professional and also as an
individual.

Employers are interested in your
skills and experience, but also they
look for personality and character
traits.

Company Research
Research should always be your first
step. Gathering background information
on employers/company is a crucial
element in successful interview
preparation. You will need to be
prepared to answer the questions "What
do your know about our company"? and
"Why do you want to work here?"
Knowing as much as possible about the
company's past performance and future
plans can make your interview more
interactive.
Practice Makes Perfect
Practice makes perfect (or at least
leads to improvement).
Practice with a friend and record or
videotape your responses so you can
replay the interview and see how well
you did. Prepare answers to
commonly asked interview questions.
Doing so will help you analyze your
background and qualifications for
the position.


Dressing for the Interview
Dressing for the Interview
Selling Yourself
Introduce yourself with a smile and firm
handshake.
Maintain good eye contact during
conversation.
I like to work / like working on a team.
I am good at talking to customers.
I am interested in doing some research.
I have good interpersonal skills.
I can use different kinds of computer programs.
I know how to deal with problems.
I dont mind working late.


Some expressions
Avoid:
1. Poor personal appearance.

2. Lack of interest and enthusiasm; passive and
indifferent.

3. Over-emphasis on money.

4. Criticism of past employer.

5. Poor eye contact with interviewer.

6. being late to interview.

7. Comparing previous job to this possible one.



8. Unwillingness to relocate.

9. Indefinite answer to question.

10. Overbearing, aggressive, conceited with know-it-all
complex.

11. Inability to express self clearly; poor voice, poor
diction, poor grammar.

12. Lack of planning for career, no purpose or goals.

13. Failure to participate in activities.

14. Expect too much too soon.

15. Chewing gum during the interview.

Why do you want this job?

What do you know about this company?
What skills / experience do you have?
Would you rather work full-time or part-time?
Are you a good listener?
What can you do for this company?
Why should we hire you?
What is your greatest weakness?
What is your greatest strength?
Are you good at making decisions quickly?
Do you speak any foreign languages?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
What motivates you?
What are your salary expectations?
What do you find are the most difficult
decisions to make?

Tell me about yourself.
What has been the greatest disappointment in
your life?
What do people most often criticize about you?
When was the last time you were angry? What
happened?
If you could relive the last 10 years of your life,
what would you do differently?
Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?