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1. (ENGL-1119) COMMUNICATION SKILLS Lecture 14 How to Prepare for a Job Interview? Course Instructor: Engr. Asim Ali Department of Chemical Engineering 1

2. Contents Introduction Read and Review the Job Description Research the Company What to Wear to a Job Interview? Plan your Journey to the Job Interview Preparing for Questions How to Act in an Interview? Department of Chemical Engineering 2

3. Contents How to follow up an interview? Recommended Books Department of Chemical Engineering 3

4. Introduction The job interview is the most important step in the job search journey I t’s the best chance to show the hiring manager that the interviewing candidate is the best person for their job Department of Chemical Engineering 4

5. Introduction Knowing how to prepare for a job interview begins with the following : Reviewing the job description Thoroughly researching the company Thinking about what you will wear Planning your journey to the interview Department of Chemical Engineering 5

6. Introduction Preparing for questions you will be asked Preparing your own questions for the employer Following up with the employer Department of Chemical Engineering 6

7. Read and Review the Job Description You’ve received a call for the dream job, so how do you prepare for the interview? The first step in the preparation process should be to go back and review the job description Most job descriptions follow a similar pattern and are usually categorized by the following points: Department of Chemical Engineering 7

8. Read and Review the Job Description Job title/Department The job title and department will provide an understanding of the major purpose of the position and where the role fits into the organization This will help in discovering the potential departmental manager Department of Chemical Engineering 8

9. Read and Review the Job Description Duties and Tasks Skills Required Read and review the job description very thoroughly and be sure to align the competencies with the skills required for the job Department of Chemical Engineering 9

10. Read and Review the Job Description Ready yourself for the questions around your previous experiences, performing similar duties in the other organizations For entry level positions, experiences at the university must be aligned with the duties, tasks, and skills required by the employer Department of Chemical Engineering 10

11. Research the company Organizations look to hire people with similar values to those of the company’s culture Researching the company before an interview provides an insight into the organization's future goals and plans Department of Chemical Engineering 11

12. Research the company Ability to discuss these points will make the interviewee seem like a long-term investment to the future employer The following interview preparation tips should be used as a guide that which aspects of the company should be researched: Department of Chemical Engineering 12

13. Research the company Company Financials : Check the company website Doing a Google search can also uncover the current state of the company Have they gone through a merger? - or have they expanded recently? LinkedIn is also a good source of information Department of Chemical Engineering 13

14. Research the company Culture: Look at LinkedIn and Facebook Check Google reviews for comments by current or former employees Executive Team: Look through the company website to research the company hierarchy and find out who the executives are? Department of Chemical Engineering 14

15. Research the company Competitors: Find out who the company’s main competitors are? L ook into the websites of organizations in the same industry Department of Chemical Engineering 15

16. What to Wear to a Job Interview? Everyone wonders how to dress for an interview? Wearing the right clothes to the interview won’t get you the job, but wearing the wrong clothes will sink any chances of impressing the interviewer Department of Chemical Engineering 16

17. What to Wear to a Job Interview? There is one rule that stands above all: Dress professionally Wear business attire appropriate for the role, while still making sure you feel comfortable Department of Chemical Engineering 17

18. Plan your Journey to the Job Interview When preparing for a job interview one of the most important things to consider is how you are going to get there? A failure to plan is a plan to fail If you are planning on driving to the interview, make sure you fill your car with fuel the night before Department of Chemical Engineering 18

19. Plan your Journey to the Job Interview You don’t want to be filling up on the way dressed in your suit Make sure you arrive on time, or better yet, at least 15 minutes early Ensure this by knowing the address and if you can, have a trial run a couple of days before Department of Chemical Engineering 19

20. Plan your Journey to the Job Interview The morning of the interview, check the traffic reports (for Motorway) and have a backup route planned just in case If you are travelling by train or bus, make sure you check the weather report the night before and keep an eye on the public transport websites for any delays Department of Chemical Engineering 20

21. Plan your Journey to the Job Interview Look out for track works or traffic conditions that can potentially delay your train or bus trip Go to bed early the night before and wake up early to give yourself plenty of time Department of Chemical Engineering 21

22. Preparing for Questions The most important part of preparing for an interview is practicing how to answer interview questions you might be asked on the day Knowing the most common types of job interview questions is an advantage - that way, you can craft your answers well in advance, and feel confident in your responses when the pressure is on Department of Chemical Engineering 22

23. How to Act in an Interview? Once you've completed your interview preparation, the next step is to ace the job interview itself Whether you get offered the job depends largely on how you perform during the interview, so its imperative to make a great first impression on your hiring manager Department of Chemical Engineering 23

24. How to Act in an Interview? It's not just what you do, it's also what you say, and how you say it Department of Chemical Engineering 24

25. How to Follow Up an Interview? Congratulations! You have made it through the initial interview process Don't stop there The next part of the process is just as important, if not more so Department of Chemical Engineering 25

26. How to Follow Up an Interview? In today's competitive job market it is necessary to follow up the initial job interview with a thank-you email to reiterate interest in the role B rush up on the second interview skills Department of Chemical Engineering 26

27. Recommended Books Mishra, Sunita , and C. Muralikrishan . Communication Skills for Engineers. 2nd ed., Pearson, 2011. Whitcomb Clifford A. , and Leslie E. Whitcomb. Effective Interpersonal and Team Communication Skills for Engineers. Wile y, 2013. Department of Chemical Engineering 27

28. Recommended Books Sharma, S. D. A Textbook of Professional Communication Skills and ESP for Engineers and Professionals. 3rd ed., New Delhi, Sarup and Sons, 2006. Campbell, G. Michael. Communication Skills for Project Managers. New York, AMACOM books , 2009. Department of Chemical Engineering 28