JOB INTERVIEW
- Definition Job interview
A 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. Interviews are one of the most popularly used devices for employee selection. Interviews vary in the extent to which the questions are structured, from a totally unstructured and free-wheeling conversation to a structured interview in which an applicant is asked a predetermined list of questions in a specified order structured interviews are usually more accurate predictors of which applicants will make suitable employees, according to research studies
2. Expression of Job Interview
Here are some useful expressions for the
most common types of job interview questions you are likely to be asked
a.
Draw attention to your education and
qualifications, or any formal training you may have received:
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I graduated from (university/college etc) in
(the year)…
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I studied at (university/college)…
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I got a diploma in…. and then went on to
study...
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I did a Management course in 2018 and this
helped me to...
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I am a qualified...
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I have an IELTS certificate with a score of
(number)…
b.
Focus on your work experience and your career so
far:
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I worked for (company name) as a (job role)…
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I worked in (sector) for (period of time)…
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I was promoted to (job role)…
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I was responsible for...
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I am good at multi-tasking/working under
pressure/working to a deadline…
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My strengths are/my strength is communicating
well/my ability to solve problems…
c.
Describe your best features and what motivates
you:
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I am hardworking/
organised/decisive/patient/easy going/a team player/committed/focused/proactive
and methodical.
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I am proud of...
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I perform well under pressure.
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I am self-motivated.
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I take pride in my work.
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I’m good at problem-solving.
d.
Use intensifiers to make stronger statements:
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I am very organised and extremely focused.
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I am really good at showing
initiative/presenting information/problem-solving/controlling budgets/achieving
objectives/motivating colleagues/meeting deadlines/creating ideas.
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I have very good people skills/management
skills/organisational skills.
e.
Make sure you highlight your language skills:
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I have effective communication skills in
English, both verbally and in writing.
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I’ve been using English in my professional life
for the past ……years.
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I’ve got a good grasp of the specialised English
needed in this post/industry.
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I’ve been working in an English-speaking
environment for the past……years.
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I’m a confident speaker of English/I feel
comfortable speaking English.
f.
Include any technical expertise or projects that
might be relevant to the role:
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I am very proud of (the last project I was
involved in) because...
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I have (say how many years) experience working
in (the sector)...
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I have worked in (sector) for...
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I developed some important skills when I (what
role or function did you do)...
g.
If appropriate, talk about your background,
where you are from, and where you grew up:
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I was born in (country) and grew up in
(country).
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I relocated/moved to (country) when I was (age).
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I speak (number) languages.
- 3 Do’s and Don’t’s in Job Interview
Dos And Don’ts For Job Interviews
a.
What to Wear
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Do: Research the company, check out the website,
Facebook page, Twitter feed, and other social media before the interview. How
does the company present itself, its workplace culture, and its employees? If
the dress code appears to be business casual, then break out your slacks and
dress shirt. If it’s more formal, then dress the part in traditional business
attire from head to foot.
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Don’t: Dress down. It’s better to be slightly
more formal than required than to come to the interview dressed too casually,
as this gives the appearance that you are not serious about the position. If
you’re unsure at all, dress better than you think is necessary.
b.
What to Say (without words)
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Do: Project confident body language. Sit up
straight, lean slightly forward, and look your interviewer in the eye. Smile
and engage with each interviewer and nod slightly as he or she speaks.
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Don’t: Try not to slouch or cross your arms as
questions are asked. Don’t fidget. Try to project body language that is
positive and indicates interest. The best way to show confidence is by sitting
in an “open stance”. That’s why you shouldn’t cross your arms or do anything
that makes you seem hesitant or closed-off.
c.
How to Act
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Do: Stay poised and relaxed. Interviews are
designed to see how you react to challenges. That’s why so many interviewers
try to throw in that one unexpected question. When it comes, be relaxed,
flexible, and as engaging as possible. Keep a smile on your face even if you
don’t have a ready answer. This will show your interviewer that you don’t get
rattled, even when you don’t have all the answers. If you need time to think,
say, “that’s a great question, let me think for a second. I want to give you a
good answer here.” No hiring manager is going to fault you for doing that once
or twice.
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Don’t: Don’t show signs of panic and don’t lose
your cool if things take an unexpected turn or you face a tough question. Also,
don’t rush while answering. You don’t want to blurt something out that you
can’t take back, so stay calm.
d.
When to Hold Back
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Do: Let the interviewer feel in control. Let
them take the lead and follow the general direction that they’re guiding the
conversation in. Chances are they have certain things they need to find out
from you in order to know if this job is a good fit. And the more you help them
gather this info, the better they’ll feel about you as a candidate (even if
you’re missing one or two pieces of experience).
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Don’t: This doesn’t mean you should be
completely passive and let it be a one-sided conversation. Don’t be afraid to
ask the interviewer to clarify something, ask questions midway through the
interview, or even go back to a topic you previously discussed if you think of
something extra you want to share. So while you don’t want to dominate the
conversation (remember, the interviewer has topics and questions they *need* to
cover), do ask follow-up questions and turn the interview into a dialogue, not
just a one way question-and-answer session.
e.
What to Highlight
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Do: Go into your interview prepared to highlight
the abilities and the aspects of your background that you believe make you a
good fit for the position. Take notes on the position and the company, as well
as relevant aspects of your qualifications that make you a strong candidate.
Taking the time to research the company and job will help you remember what you
want to say, and will allow you to weave your knowledge into the answers to
their questions.
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Don’t: The worst mistake you can make is to skip
the pre-interview research stage of preparation. Let’s repeat this—the worst
mistake you can make is to skip the pre-interview research stage of
preparation.
f.
How to Listen
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Do: Even though your best strategy is to outline
the key points you want to make in the interview ahead of time, you also want
to demonstrate that you are a good listener and can stay focused and on topic.
Listen to each question as it is asked; you may even want to take notes. Then,
calmly and confidently, answer the question in a way that highlights your best
attributes.
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Don’t: Resist the temptation to segue too
quickly from the topic of your interviewer’s question into your resume. Make
sure you tailor your answers in a way that answers the question, stays on
topic, and highlights the way your background addresses that topic. If they
bring it up then you can bet it’s a focus for them, so make sure you demonstrate
that it’s a focus for you as well.
g.
How to Leverage Your Past
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Do: Bring up past successes where appropriate,
but make sure that you are constantly showing how these past accomplishments
will bring value to your next employer.
·
Don’t: It’s tempting to ramble on about your
successes in a former job, but do not focus on the specifics of a past role to
the point where it dominates the conversation. Remember that even if you loved
that former position and learned a great deal from it, your next employer is
only interested in how that experience will translate into your new role and
benefit them.
h.
How to Compensate for Weaknesses
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Do: Be honest about elements of your experience
or employment record that may not be ideal for the position. If you have gaps
in your resume, experienced a layoff or dismissal, or if you are missing key
experiences or skills in the job description, be truthful, and then leverage
the conversation back to your strengths.
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Don’t: Never lie about past employment missteps
or pretend to have skills that you do not have. A good interviewer will see
through an attempt to mislead. And even if your lie does get you to the next
stage in the hiring process, you’re likely to be disqualified later in the
vetting process.
i.
How to Talk about Past Employers
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Do: Give diplomatic responses about all past
employers, even if your tenure at a former job ended badly. Try to find
something positive you can say about every past work experience on your resume
and then pivot to the skills you have gained along the way that will benefit
your next employer.
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Don’t: You will not win points with your next
potential boss by speaking badly of a past one. Even if your past employer is a
competitor of the company where you want to work, don’t criticize a past employer.
You will be seen as petty, or even worse, as a risky hire.
j.
What to Ask
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Do: Come prepared with questions based on your
research of the company. In addition to checking out the company’s website and
social media presence, do some industry research and find out some of the
innovations or developments your potential employer has gotten noticed for
lately. Asking questions indicates your interest in the company, especially
when your questions demonstrate knowledge of the industry sector and the
company.
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Don’t: Most interviews end with an opportunity
for the candidate to ask about anything that has not previously been covered.
But don’t wait until the very end of the interview or for the interviewer to
ask if you have any questions to ask about the aspects of the job you want to
learn more about. Instead, ask questions as the conversation develops and show
initiative and confidence. The more you can make the interview into a
conversation, the better rapport you’ll create with the hiring manager.
k.
How to Wrap Up and Exit
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Do: Believe it or not, how you end the interview
is just as important as how you begin. In fact, both are crucial, because these
are two things that interviewers always remember. So to wrap up your job
interview (and our list of interview dos and don’ts), make sure you give a firm
handshake, look the interviewer in the eye, and say, “Thanks so much for your
time. It was a pleasure meeting you and learning about the role, and I’m
looking forward to hearing about the next steps.” .You can also ask for a
business card so you can call or email the interviewer if they don’t provide
feedback in a reasonable time-frame. Also, consider asking what time-frame to
expect, so you can plan ahead.
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Don’t: Make sure you don’t rush the ending or
leave without thanking them and making eye contact. The last impression
matters, and even if you’re feeling tense/nervous, or worried that the
interview didn’t go well, now isn’t the time to stress. Focus on what you can
control in the moment, which is to leave a good final impression. Also, avoid
asking, “Do you have any concerns that would prevent you from offering me the
position?” (Or any similar questions).
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Kerenn
BalasHapusVery detailed explanation, great. Maybe a video link can be put in place of the link so it can be seen. But all good. Good Job!
BalasHapuskeren hedwigg
BalasHapusnice, maybe the writing layout should be more orderly.
BalasHapusLayout nya keren, tapi secara personal penjelasan nya sedikit kompleks.. kurang ringkas, tapi kereen
BalasHapusGood job tapi video nya tidak bisa dibuka
BalasHapuskerja bagus, tapi video tidak bisa dibuka
BalasHapus