Section 8.1 Preparing for the Interview

Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Main Idea A job interview is an opportunity for you and the employer to get to know each other. Prepare for the interview by practicing what you will say to the interviewer.

Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Key Terms job interview interviewer ethics conflict body language

An Interview Is a Conversation With an Employer About a Job Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 An Interview Is a Conversation With an Employer About a Job job interview A meeting between an employer and a job applicant about a job. Employers use job interviews to decide who to hire. A job interview can help you to find out if you really want the job.

An Interview Is a Conversation With an Employer About a Job Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 An Interview Is a Conversation With an Employer About a Job interviewer The person who interviews you. When you are called for an interview, write down the name of the interviewer. Ask how to spell and say the interviewer’s name.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Research the company. Prepare for Interview Success Prepare answers to common interview questions. Practice your interview skills. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Research the company where you will interview.   This will show that you are really interested in the job.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Answer these questions: What products does the company make? ? What services does the company offer? ? ? Who are the company’s customers? ? Who are the company’s competitors? ? How many people work at the company? ? How does the company treat its employees? ? How long has the company been in business? Is the company facing any problems? What are they? ?

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Use as many sources as you can for your research.   Good sources include the Internet, books and magazines, and your contacts.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Prepare answers to common interview questions.   This will help you give good answers on the day of the interview.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Interviewers should not ask you about your age, gender, national origin, color, race, or religion. Employers should not ask whether you are married or pregnant. They should not ask about your health or disabilities.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Interviewers will ask these kinds of questions: What kind of worker are you? ? What kind of work do you want? ? What are your goals? ? What are your strengths and weaknesses? ? Do you show ethics? ? Do you handle conflict well? ? What kind of pay do you expect? ?

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success ethics Knowing right from wrong. Many interviewers want to know about your ethics. Show the interviewer that you will act ethically.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success conflict A strong disagreement. The interviewer might also ask how you would handle a difficult situation such as a conflict.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Prepare questions to ask the interviewer. What is a normal day like in this job? ? Could you describe the work environment? ? ? What would my responsibilities be? ? Would I work alone or with a team? ? Who would be my supervisor? ? What are the chances to move up in the company? ? Do you offer training? ? What can you tell me about the people who work here? ? Is there anything else I should know about this job or this company?

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success Practicing your interview skills will help you sound confident during your interview.   Write out your answers to common interview questions. Read them out loud several times.

Prepare for Interview Success Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Prepare for Interview Success body language The messages that your movements send. Practice positive body language before your interview. Body language includes posture and expressions.

Preparing for the Interview Section 8.1 Why Wasn’t I Hired? A survey was done to find out the reasons people are not hired. Here are the main reasons: Appearance Poor body language Poor manners A poor attitude