HOW-TO-ACE-A-JOB-INTERVIEW-city-high.pptx

Career Guidance for SHS

1. HOW TO ACE A JOB INTERVIEW

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3. PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS

4. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW

5. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW KNOW THE PURPOSE OF A JOB INTERVIEW. Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position

6. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Read the duties, skills, and abilities required for the job Assess what you have to offer to each position/organization Become familiar with the organization Ask around or look online Be Realistic Know your qualifications and limitations

7. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW KNOW THE PURPOSE OF A JOB INTERVIEW. Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position

8. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW KNOW THE PURPOSE OF A JOB INTERVIEW. Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position

9. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW KNOW THE PURPOSE OF A JOB INTERVIEW. Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position How an interview usually begins: Enter the room, shake hands with each person in the room and introduce yourself. Don’t sit until told to do so. Give copies of your resume. Have a smile on your face! Typical opening question: Tell me a little about yourself

10. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by the interviewer. Pay attention to be sure you understand your interviewer’s name and the correct pronunciation. Maintain good eye contact throughout the interview. Sit still in your seat; avoid fidgeting and slouching. Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect.

11. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question; and be thorough in your responses while being concise in your wording. Use good grammar and good diction. Say “yes”, not “yeah.” Don’t fill pauses with “um,” uh” or “ah”. Don’t punctuate sentences with “you know”, “like”, “see” or “okay”. Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible.

12. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Watch the tone of your voice. Ask questions about the job and organization. Make sure you understand the employer’s next step in the hiring process; know when and from whom you should expect to hear next. Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. Treat the interview seriously and show interest in the employer and the opportunity presented

13. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. POWER DRESSING FOR JOB INTERVIEW

14. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. POWER DRESSING FOR JOB INTERVIEW

15. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. POWER DRESSING FOR JOB INTERVIEW

16. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. POWER DRESSING FOR JOB INTERVIEW

17. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position . Exhibit quiet confidence. Organize your thoughts and apply your knowledge, skills and abilities. Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. Humbly brag about yourself: Think globally! Relate “outside” experiences to demonstrate your qualifications

18. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Don’t give the impression you are only interested in salary. Don’t act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment. Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. What NOT to do during Interview Don’t chew gum or smell like smoke. Don’t take cell phone calls during an interview. If you carry a cell phone, turn it off during the interview.

19. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Your points must be clear, relevant, and adequate: to enable the interviewer to understand what you are trying to say; to determine your strengths for that particular job; to have sufficient information to make a good decision. Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. How to answer questions: The interviewer needs to determine if you can do the job, if you will do the job, if you fit in.

20. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Be specific, not general or vague! Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. How to answer questions: Don’t describe how you would behave. Describe how you DID behave. (If possible) If you later decided you should have behaved differently, explain this. The interviewer will see that you learned something from experience.

21. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Be specific, not general or vague! Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. How to answer questions: Don’t describe how you would behave. Describe how you DID behave. (If possible) If you later decided you should have behaved differently, explain this. The interviewer will see that you learned something from experience.

22. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Be specific, not general or vague! Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. How to answer questions: Don’t describe how you would behave. Describe how you DID behave. (If possible) If you later decided you should have behaved differently, explain this. The interviewer will see that you learned something from experience.

23. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Be specific, not general or vague! Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. How to answer questions: Don’t describe how you would behave. Describe how you DID behave. (If possible) If you later decided you should have behaved differently, explain this. The interviewer will see that you learned something from experience. Courteously thank the interviewer(s) for the opportunity. Extend a handshake and exhibit enthusiasm about the career opportunity. Follow up with a thank you note or of appreciation.

24. JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION DURING JOB INTERVIEW POST JOB INTERVIEW Meet the employer and see the organization Sell yourself Learn more about the position Be specific, not general or vague! Know the exact time and location of your interview. Know how long it takes to get there, park, and find a restroom to freshen up. How to answer questions: Don’t describe how you would behave. Describe how you DID behave. (If possible) If you later decided you should have behaved differently, explain this. The interviewer will see that you learned something from experience. Courteously thank the interviewer(s) for the opportunity. Extend a handshake and exhibit enthusiasm about the career opportunity. Follow up with a thank you note or of appreciation.