job interviewing _dr. kazi golam faruk

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WELCOME

WORKSHOP

ON

JOB INTERVIEW PREPARATION

&

EFFECTIVE CV WRITING

Dr. Kazi Golam Faruk, PhD

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Attending job interview involves presence of fear Preparation increases confidence, ensures appropriate presentation and bring success

INTRODUCTION

The preparation mentally orient to see the role of the job in the interview board The job interview is your opportunity to demonstrate competencies

Preparation is required for both old and new applicants

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To help in presenting the strengths and abilities in a job interview

To provide ideas, tips and techniques to maximize chances of success

OVERALL GOAL

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Develop a clear understanding of what the hiring manager look for

Position the talents and skills which match the job mandate

Prepare for a job interview

Conduct in the interview

Respond to the most commonly asked as well as most difficult interview questions

Know how to provide behavioral answers to interview questions

Display a positive attitude throughout the job interview process

OBJECTIVE OF SESSION

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CAREER PLANNING & JOB INTERVIEWING

What is Career Planning ?

Individual Needs

Organization Needs

Match

Success in job interview requires effective career planning

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Preparing for the job interview requires an understanding of

career planning process as well as an investment of your time and effort

Job interview is the culmination of career planning,

development, preparation and search efforts You must be prepared, positive and confident to create

required impression

CAREER PLANNING & JOB INTERVIEWING

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CAREER PLANNING & JOB INTERVIEWING

Individual Needs

Organization Needs

Job Satisfaction Productivity Motivation

High Quality Work

JOB

Match Interview for the job

that matches your interest skills and aspirations..

The purpose of career planning efforts.to find career

satisfaction

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Assessments Reality Checks

CAREER PLANNING PROCESS

Know Yourself

Opportunity Scans

Goals, Plans & Implementation

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Assessments Reality Checks

CAREER PLANNING PROCESS

Know Yourself

Skills ? Values ?

Preferences ? Interests ?

How others see ? Reputation ?

How is my current performance rated ?

Opportunity Scans

Current situation ? How org changing ? Future opportunities ? Skills, experiences required for other opportunities ?

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CAREER PLANNING PROCESS

Know Yourself Opportunity Scans

Career direction, Goals, Plan ? Needed to achieve goals ? Next Step ? How to Implement ?

Goals, Plans & Implementation

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Understand the

Position

@ What the hiring manager look

for?

Highlight Strengths &

Skills

@ Creating application

@ Positioning as a match

Prepare for the

Interview

@ Preparing for responses

@ Practicing

The Interview

Model

MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE JOB INTERVIEW

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Understand the Position @ What is the hiring manager looking for?

Highlight Strengths & Skills @ Creating application @ Positioning as a match

Prepare for the Interview @ Preparing for responses @ Practicing

The Interview @ Behavioral interview @ What should you ask?

MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE JOB INTERVIEW

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UNDERSTAND THE

POSITION

MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE JOB INTERVIEW

Highlight Strengths & Skills

The Interview Prepare for the Interview

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UNDERSTAND THE POSITION

UNDERSTANDING THE JOB REQUIREMENT

BENEFITS Save time

Reduce frustration Improve ability to meet the need of the position

Invest some time in understanding the position requirement

Completing job application is a time consuming process

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UNDERSTAND THE POSITION

HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE POSITION

Analyze Vacancy

Announcement

Analysis of Position against

Qualifications

Responsibilities, Competencies, Skills required?

Look for the critical issues

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ASK YOURSELF.. Do I meet the minimum qualifications? Do I have the skills and abilities for the position? Do I have required experiences? Am I really interested for the position? Why? Am I interested in the job for the right reasons? What do I know about the Department? Does it make sense for me to apply? Does it fit in with my future career goals?

UNDERSTAND THE POSITION

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UNDERSTAND THE POSITION

The analysis would help to..

Focus your Covering Letter, Resume

Prepare for a potential job interview

Highlight strengths

Identify any gaps for future development

If UNDERSTANDING THE POSITION shows positive

assessment.prepare application highlighting strength

Analyze Vacancy Announcement

Analysis of Position against Qualifications

HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE POSITION

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EXERCISE JOB ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

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Understand the

Position

MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE JOB INTERVIEW

HIGHLIGHT

STRENGTHS & SKILLS

The Interview Prepare for the Interview

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HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

Highlight your strengths and skills by:

@ Preparing your application @ Creating a positive impression

Create high quality and positive image Goal should be.to secure an interview Ask yourself.If I were the Hiring Manager ?

PREPARING APPLICATION

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HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

Application

CV/Resume

Cover Letter

PREPARING APPLICATION

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

APPLICATION

Have a clear self assessment Think about your strength, interest and objective as you put your application forward Present yourself in the form of benefits

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Application CV/Resume Cover Letter

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HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Application CV/Resume Cover Letter

Curriculum vitae (CV) is a Latin expression - means course of life CV provides an overview of a person's experience and other qualifications CV is the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker Typically used to screen applicants often followed by an interview

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HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Application CV/Resume Cover Letter

Resume is a document used by individuals to present their background and skill sets A typical rsum contains a summary of relevant job experience and education The rsum is comparable to a curriculum vitae (CV) in many countries In UK, Canada and the United States rsum is substantially shorter than CV

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CV & RESUME ??? Resume is 01/02 page summary of skills, experience and

education. CV is longer (at least 02 page) Resume is brief and concise, CV is more detailed CV includes summary of academic backgrounds, research,

publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. Resume focuses more on skills and achievements

Resumes often miss out some of the more personal details that CVs include, such as hobbies and interests

In Europe, Middle East, Africa or Asia, employers expect CV. In

USA, resumes are more common, and CVs are for academia

HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

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Send a focused and concise cover letter Address it to an individual (if possible) Focus on the skills, competencies and

experiences related to the job Use powerful and professional words

HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

Cover letter is a letter of introduction attached to rsum or CV Introduces you and your resume First document an employer sees Also called Motivation Letter

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Application CV/Resume Cover Letter

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HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

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HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKILLS

PREPARING APPLICATION

CREATING POSITIVE IMPRESSION

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

PREPARATION STAGE

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

DURING THE INTERVIEW

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Learn about the company history, its employees and specific job that you want Review the job ad for the description, qualifications and requirements of the position Be clear on your own interests and career goals Plan out your answers to some standard questions Get a good nights sleep Have pen, paper, copies of CV etc

HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS & SKI