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Employer’s objective is to find the best person for the Job. “You must prove that you are the Most Suitable Candidate for this Position”
Overview
Employer’s Objective
Preparing for interviews
Interview Checklist
The interview experience
Questions to expect and to ask
EMPLOYER’S OBJECTIVES
Employer: reviews candidate’s experience and abilities
Can you do the job? (skills, abilities, qualifications)
Will you do the job? (interest, attitude & motivation)
How will you fit into the organisation? (personality)
You: impress employer and assess position on offer
What does this position offer me?
How does it fit with my career plans?
INTERVIEW CHECKLIST
Arrive 15 minutes early
Dress should be appropriate
Know the interviewer’s name and pronunciation
Extend a warm greeting and handshake
Wait to be asked to have a seat
Good eye contact
Enthusiasm
Knowledge of the company, industry, and position
Ready to answer and ask questions
You should have a portfolio containing the following items:
A note pad
Pen
Extra resumes and reference sheets
Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
Educational transcripts
Work samples (if applicable)
APPEARANCE
Groom Yourself for Success
It is a fact of life that we do “judge books by their covers.” To be marketable in business today, your image is as important as what you know. You must “fit in.”
From head to toe should reflect impeccable grooming. Your hair, collar, tie/scarf and other accessories should be a reflection of the quality person you are.
DISCUSSING A WEAKNESS
Discuss a negative which is not related to the job
Discuss a negative an employer already knows, but make up for it in another way
Discuss a negative you have improved on
Discuss a negative that can become a positive
THE
CLOSURE
Thank them for their time
Restate your interests and strengths
Ask what type of follow-up you should expect
Send thank-you notes to each interviewer