Presentation by Jireh Fellowship

Thursday, 17th October 2013

Work!• God’s Work Involved the Creation of the Universe

Ps. 8:3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,

• God Warns Against Slothful WorkPr. 18:9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.

• God Honors Those Who Do Good Work. Pr. 22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.

• Our Labor is a Gift of God Ec. 3:12-13 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil — this is the gift of God.

Our Labor Is Designed to Allow Us to Help Meet Other’s Needs Eph 4:28 “Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.” 

Definition of InterviewConcept and Purpose

How to prepare for an interviewDuring the Interview

Develop strategies and techniques for a good interview

After the Interview

DEFINITION OF INTERVIEW Any face-to-face contact with anyone who has the authority to hire or supervise a person with your

skills. 

Before the Interview….

PREPARE!  PREPARE!  PREPARE!

Interviews Interview = A meeting with an objective Employer’s objective is to find the best person for

the job Employer: reviews candidate’s experience and abilities

Can you do the job? (skills, abilitie, qualifications)Will you do the job? (interest, attitude & motivation)How will you fit into the organisation? (personality)

You: impress employer and assess position on offerWhat does this position offer me?How does it fit with my career plans?

Congratulations - you have passed the first hurdle You must prove that you are the most suitable

candidate for this position

Prepare….In prayer….Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.

Psalm 20:4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

Prepare……Review own skills, experiences and qualities

Check CVAnticipate questions and identify relevant examples Prepare key selling points

Research organisationWebsites, reports, articles, company literature, etcContacts with knowledge of organisation or sectorRelevant articles in the pressPersonal visit or telephone call

Research job and occupational areaJob description – or similarCurrent issues

Prepare your questionsPractice

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

Research the employerFind out what the job responsibilities areFind out and record where, when, and

with whom you will interview withPrepare a resume

Check CV

ContentsThe elements to include will

depend on what you are applying for, ….

incorporate the most relevant information to support your candidacy in your CV.

Know your CV and what you wrote down on your application

Contact information Undergraduate

education Scholarships Training Study abroad Dissertations Bibliography Research experience Extra curricular activities References

Employment history Teaching experience Publications Exhibitions Awards and honors Technical, computer, and

language skills Professional licenses and

certifications Memberships

Cover Letter Don’t repeat your resume

(show personality, curiosity, and an interest in the field you are applying to work in)

Keep it short (Less. Is. More. Three paragraphs/Half a page)

Address Nobody (“Dear Hiring Manager” or “To Whom It May Concern”.

Send it as a PDF(It can’t be easily tampered with, and you have more control over how it appears on somebody’s screen.)

Never ever, ever use the following phrase“My name is ___, and I am applying for the position as ____”. They already know this, and you’ll sound inexperienced.

Talk about the company Provide quality evidence of

your qualities Relevant and brief Contact details Sign the letter Neatness/ presentation

If you don’t know the name of the recipient…

Yours faithfully (British usage)used when the recipient is not addressed by name, as in a letter with a “Dear Sir” salutation.

Yours truly (American equivalent)

When you do know the name of the recipient…

Yours sincerely (British).Sincerely yours. (American) Which words to capitalize…

Only the first word is capitalized:Yours faithfully,

Yours sincerely,Sincerely yours,

First Impressions

Get enough sleep…

Be on Time

Arriving late is a serious misstep……

Showing up too early could rattle your interview.

Show up five to 10 minutes before the appointed time.

Your attire

• What the office dress code is…..

Image…     clean-looking

professional. Wear a tie Put on a

wristwatch (you don’t take time for granted.)

Keep a pen in your pocket

Your online image Some employers look for red

flags….facebook, twitter…?

Your appearance…Visible

TattoosPungent

SmellsUntraditional

PiercingsChewing

GumWild Hair

Your Body language

Aim to look comfortable, but not too relaxed.

Keep a natural posture, avoid crossing your arms, and absolutely

NO fidgeting. Stand and sit up

straight. Good posture is a huge sign of confidence and poise

Be Yourself, Be Confident, TRUST GOD!

They’ve called you for an interview because they saw potential in you. Prove them right!

1Pe. 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

The Lord will help you through your job interview. Just trust Him, do your best and God will do the rest!

Typical Questions What experience you have that you feel qualifies you to do

this job? What training or education do you have that has given you

the skills to do the work? Describe some goals you have set for yourself and how you

measure your progress. Why did you leave your previous company? (Never criticize

former employers or co-workers.  Think of the most optimistic (and true) reason you can give and leave it at that.  If you've been fired for cause, it's best to reveal that and deal with it here.)

When I follow-up with your previous employers, is there anything you feel one of them may tell me that you'd like to explain? (If you've had a serious problem that was documented, it's best to be forthcoming about it and deal with it in a positive fashion.)

How do you fit a giraffe in a fridge?

Your Communication Style Mirror the

communication style of your interviewer, in terms of tone and pace.

Excessive use of: ‘You Know’ , ‘Like’ and ‘um’

Over emphasis on money/rewards

Negative attitude – evasive, using excuses

Eye contact SMILE Shake hands

firmly Look

attentive Do not cross

your arms

Your Preparedness  The history of the

business How old the business is The types of services

the business offers The hierarchy structure How many

offices/locations the business has

Number of employees Career progression The business culture Competitors Benefits

Your Enthusiasm

Appear excited about the job opportunity

Convey your interest in the position.

Your Qualifications Explain your skills

and expound on your accomplishments.

Employers want concrete examples

Identify your skills:  adaptive, transferable, and job-related

Present a good “story”

Use data - numbers, volume, %, etc.

Emphasize results:  what happened as a result of your skills/efforts?

Link up what you’re good at to how you can help the employer out in this job

De. 33:11 Bless all his skills, O LORD, and be pleased with the work of his hands. Smite the loins of those who rise up against him; strike his foes till they rise no more.”

What is the employer looking for?

Job skills and transferable/adaptable skills

FlexibilityDependabilityTeamworkProductivityCreative Thinking and

Problem SolvingOrganizational Skills &

Leadership SkillsCommunication/

Customer ServiceAbility to continuously

learn

Focus on your strengths!!

If you don't have experience……. Potential is more valuable than experience!

Matching Skills to Requirements

Employer needsCommunication Team workLeadershipInitiativeCustomer CareIT Commercial

awareness

Your evidencePresiding in

churchHealing missionClass rep,

CommitteeMustard seed

fellowship leaderDesigned UBF

websiteBusiness start up

Benefits….Soft skills training (i.e. communications)Building self-confidence and a ready-for-work

attitudeConflict resolution training and experienceCBFTraining and experience in interacting with co-

workersUnderstanding the rewards of initiativeUnderstanding boundaries and supervisionEvaluation and recommendations as requested

to potential employers and authorities

Don’t LIE……. Exaggerate your strengths. Making up stories…. The Referees.. Dodging questions about your

weaknesses like a seasoned politician.

Turn ‘negative’ trait into a positive Weaknesses are completely

unacceptable. (2 Corinthians 12:5, James 5:16,

Romans 3:23-24) and enjoy the love of God who doesn’t require us to sugar-coat our weaknesses in order to be acceptable.

Do not fear….2Ti. 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Ro. 9:17 “For the Scripture says to

Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display

my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all

the earth.”

Closing the Interview – Review your strengths– Ask questions

What is the organizations plan for the next five years, and how does this department fit in?

How will my leadership responsibilities and performance be measured? By whom?

What do you think is the greatest opportunity facing the organization in the near future? The biggest threat?

Can you explain a typical project that I would be working on? What would “a day in the life” of this position look like?

How do you develop your employees and make them better once they start working here?

How are decisions made here? How much is team-based and how much is on the individual?

What performance expectations do you have for a good employee in this position? What would success look like?

After the InterviewIt takes time and persistence to reach your goalConsider every interview a learning experience

Follow up!

Smile…you have done your best!

Christian’s attitudeRemember your future does NOT

completely depend on how you are able to perform in a 60-minute period. That’s the earthly perspective, not the heavenly one.

God’s promise is that he will use the situation for our good (Romans 8:28). No matter what happens, your future is in good hands –

Lk. 12:22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? 27 “Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Every Job belongs to GodPs. 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though an army beseige me, my heart shall not fear; though war break out against me, even then, I will still be confident. (Psalm 27: 1, 3)

The job that you are looking for may not be the one the Lord has in mind for you……..Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts

humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.”

Je. 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Reapplying for the job …….. Trying other jobs

create an online CV to use as a supplement to your normal application packet

1Co. 9:24: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize”.

Thank You