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Job Interview
What is a job interview?
Job interview is an interview consisting of a conversation
between a job applicant and a representative of an employer
which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be
hired.

Point before •

Do a small talk
Arrive 5-15 minutes early

interview •

Well-dressed
Make a good impression
Why do employers interview?
To find out 3 things:
• Will you be able to do the job
• Are you really motivated to do the job
• Will you fit into the position

• Be punctual
Tips for Success • Read about the company
• Re se arch the p osition b e ing
Interview applied for
• Practice before the interview
What should you do during interview?

• Be kind and respectful


• Confidence
• Always smile
• Pay close attention to what the interview
• Speak clearly, listen carefully
• Don’t give the impression that you are only interested in salary
• Don’t take cell phone, turn it off during the interview
Common Interview Questions
• Tell me a little bit about yourself?
Who you are as a person, education, work experience, organization,
experience, skills, ability to work with people, etc.

• I studied accounting... (for events that started and finished in the past)
• I’ve been working for... (for events that started in the past and continue
to the present)
• I have a lot experience in... (areas of your past work)
• I’d like to... (to describe your future hopes/goals)
• I’m very interested in... (the company’s current activities)
Common Interview Questions
• What were some of your responsibilities at your last job?
You’ll probably will be asked questions about your previous job
or your current job.

• I was responsible for... (negotiating contracts)


• I was in charge of... (advertising)
• I worked with... (Zed company/ Peter Druckers)
• My day to day work involved... ( doing market research)
Common Interview Questions

• Tell me about one of your biggest accomplishments?


• Tell me about problem you faced, and how you handled it?

Answer with STAR strategy


• Describe the Situation or Task
• Tell the Action you took
• Describe the Results
Common Interview Questions
• Why do you want this job?
• Why are you interested in this position?
• Why do you want to work for this company?

• I know that this company has been developing innovative products. I’d love
to use my creative programming skills in these projects.
• The job involves editing and proofreading, and those are two of my
strongest skills.
• One thing that impresses me about this company is how much you care
about your customers. I also have a real passion for customer service, so
i’d love to join your company.
Common Interview Questions
• What is your strenghts and weaknesses?
Possible answer for strenghts:
• I have a great communication
• I’m a quick learner
• i’m a hard worker

To talk about your weaknesses, say your weak point and also say something
you are doing to improve it.
• I tend to focus on the ‘big picture’ of the work so much that I’m inattentive
to the smaller details. That’s why I always make sure to work with a team
member who detail-oriented.
• I work very independently and don’t look for feedback from others.
However, in my last job I join group project, and it really helped me.
Common Interview Questions
• Why are you leaving your current job?
Don’t say:
• I don’t enjoy the job/area/company
• I lost my job/ I was fired
• I’m bored in my current job/ I didn’t like the work

But say:
• I’d like to take my career in a new direction.
• There weren’t very many opportunities for advacement, so I’m looking
for a position where I can grow with the company.
• I’d like to f ind a position that’s a better match for my skills and career
goals.
Common Interview Questions

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

• Why should we hire you?

• Do you know about our company?

• What will you do if we don’t hire you?


Thank You

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