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What to do and what not to do for job interviews

Mady Gregory &

Katherine Kee

Mrs.kimball 6th period

The Job Interview To prepare for the interview:

› Do your homework.› Get organized.› Plan to make a good first impression.› Anticipate questions and plan appropriate

responses.› Think positively.

Standard Interview Questions Some examples are:› “Tell me about yourself.”› “What do you know about this company?”› “Why does this job opening interest you?”› “Do you prefer working alone or with others?”› “How well do you work under pressure?”› “What do you want to be doing in five years?”› “Why should I hire you?”

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Good Questions to Ask Employers

Some examples are:› “How would you describe the responsibilities of

the position?”› “How would you describe a typical week/day for

this position?”› “Whom does this position report to? If I am

offered the position, can I meet him or her?”› “If I am extended a job offer, how soon would

you like me to start?”

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What Is Said Without Words› An upright, confident posture reflects your

sense of self-worth. › Eye contact shows you are listening and are

interested in what the interviewer has to say.› A smile shows that are you relaxed and

confident. Keep your facial expressions friendly, calm, relaxed, and positive.

› A firm handshake conveys that you are professional and enthusiastic. Avoid a weak or overly aggressive handshake.

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What NOT to say in a Interveiw….

Don’t ask how much you get payed Don’t ask how much you have to work Your failures

What Is Said Without Words (Continued)

› Leaning slightly forward toward the interviewer conveys that you are interested. Leaning back can give the opposite impression.

› Be aware of the interviewer’s body language to help you sense when you are losing the person’s attention or when you are going into too much detail.

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Common ErrorsAvoid these interview errors Poor eye contact. No goal. Poor appearance. No prepared

questions.

Lack of enthusiasm. Asking about the

salary and benefits too soon.

Not asking for the job.

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What NOT to do in an interview Don’t look trashy This is the way to

dress…

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Dress and Grooming Find two pictures that

show how to dress for an interview – paste one in the box next to this and one in the box on the next slide

Describe the picture and briefly explain why you chose this picture in this box

The proper way…

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Dress and Grooming 2nd Picture This picture is how

you are supposed to dress for a interveiw…..

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Dress and Grooming Find and insert 5 pictures of how NOT

to dress or look for an interview.

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After the Interview Write a follow-up letter. Write a short thank-you for the

interview.

“Food for Thought” 1. Assume that you

applied for a job but were not selected for the position. › Should you abandon your

efforts to obtain a job with that particular employer? Why or why not

› Yes because there might be another job out there for you….

2. What can you gain from seeking an evaluation of your interview performance from an interviewer who rejected you?

Learn from mistakes3. In what ways is each

interview a learning experience?

You can learn what to do better next time

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