Goal! The goal of a job is interview is to get a job or another interview. You need to show that you have or you are a: Technical qualifications & background. Good Communicator. Organized and prepared. Logical thinker. Someone who would add value to the organisation. What do these things mean?

Stimulus Who has a part-time job at present? How did you get it? If not, then what would you consider doing? What job do you want in the future? What company do you want to work for? Why do you want to work? What do you ultimately want to achieve? Are you worried about your ability to find a job? Why?

How do you get an interview? Team of advisors. Identify 25 or more companies. Research. Develop a network. (60% of jobs) Employment agency? Uni career centre? Professional functions and trade shows. Classifieds, internet, journals etc. Send out resume & follow up. Target small to mid sized companies. Stay active Volunteer. -How are you going to find a job ?

The Interview What’s the point of an interview? -Their goals Vs your goals. How should you prepare? The interview. -What should you do ? -You should _____________ . -What shouldn’t you do? -You shouldn’t ___________ . Follow up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBD-SnwwiU

Should ... Relax. Build rapport. Folder containing company data, extra CV’s, some Q’s you’ve prepared. Dress appropriately. Confirm time and place. Make a strong impression to secretaries etc. Be aware of your surroundings -> culture. Body Language. Handshake. Eye contact. Lean forward, show interest and enthusiasm. Be prepared. Communicate your skills, qualifications and experience. Show how you can improve sales, reduce costs, improve productivity, solve organisational problems. Show your accomplishments. Listen and respond. Plan and prepare. Video yourself. Sell yourself. Send a thankyou note.

Shouldn’t.

Key Skills – for ESL KISS Ordering & Prioritising giving examples and backing up your views dealing with negatives (turning them into positives) Being relevant. Focused. Give them what they want! Not what you want!

Tell me a little about yourself. You should take this opportunity to show your communication skills by speaking clearly and concisely in an organized manner. Remember a simple answer is okay, but a focused answer is better. (easier) "I attend(ed) Dong-A University where I majored in Electrical Engineering. My hobbies include basketball, reading novels, and hiking.“ (more relevant) I’m a 4th year Dong-A University Material Engineering student. I believe that I will be an asset in your company as I’m firstly a creative person. In my 2nd year of Uni I designed a robot. Secondly ...

KISS me? No, K.I.S.S (rock and roll baby!) KISS ( "keep it short and simple") – listing. Three things you like. Three thinks you hate. Three things you’d like to do in life. Firstly, secondly, finally …

Prioritise (most->least) Q. Who do you like most in your family / the least? Why? Who are your top 3. (celebs, sports, foods) Q. Was Dong-A your first choice? Rank them. Q. What jobs would you do? … rank them. “Firstly, … then … after that … ” (could also play the “OR” game).

So, Organisation is ... If you need to organise things the best way is a prioritised list... Firstly, Secondly, Finally. Then, Next, After that Additionally, Also. Q. What did you do on Saturday? Firstly, I (v.past) + _______ , Then I

Provide Examples What would you do if you(‘re) _____________ If I ____________ I would ____________. For example   If’s: you found a wallet with money / heard someone yelling “help” / You sat next to a foreigner on a plane. / you won a lot of money / etc

Easy. What’s your personality like? Use 6-8 words and be ready to explain what you mean. Describe your typical mood or feeling in these situations: Early in the morning Evening at home after school or work On weekends (Friday and Saturday nights, Saturday afternoon, Sunday) At a social event, party, bar/club etc. What are you habits around the house? Are you clean/messy/organized/etc.? Chores?

Why do you want a job ? What do you want out of your job? Benefits?

What they want, not what you want! Attention to detail. Follow up. Follow directions. Quick learner. Positive. Adaptable. etc Organised Service minded Punctual Creative or Innovative. Hard working. Finisher. Leader Team player. Approachable. Focused Problem solver Work Independently.

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Backing up your answers Which one is better? I am funny. OR All my friends say I’m funny. I am service minded. OR I am service-minded … for example … Q. What kind of person are you? Describe yourself. Q. Tell me about yourself. Q. What (skills) are you good at? Q. What are your strengths? NB** Some Q’s are very similar and you can answer in the same way!!

Be Relevant How would you describe yourself as a person? I’m funny, a womanizer(playboy) and like drinking with my mates. I’d describe myself as hard working, motivated, and a team player. (firstly) I worked hard at Uni to get good grades, (secondly)... (finally) ... Firstly, I’m hard working. For example I worked hard at Uni to get good grades, (secondly)... (finally) ...

What are you strengths? What Skills are important? (could do this on board) Attention to detail. Follow up. Follow directions. Quick learner. Positive. Adaptable. etc Organised Service minded Punctual Creative or Innovative. Hard working. Finisher. Leader Team player. Approachable. Focused Problem solver Work Independently. “Firstly, I’m ________. For example _______” “I’m also __________. For instance ________”

More Interview Q’s Are you an organized person? “Yes I am organised. For example ... ” “No I’m not but I’m . For example ... ”

What you want? What they want! Why do you want a job ? Money? If you were a CEO, who would you hire? What are you looking for? Explanation: Money might be your overriding factor, but to companies what you want is less important - it is what they want in you (skills) that is important.

Being Relevant to Jobs ... 1. Coffee Shop. 2. Sales Q. What experience/skills do they want? If you were manager what type of person do you want? Role Play the situations above. “Good Morning, why do you want to work in our company?” “I want to work for your company because: 1. .. 2… (and maybe) 3. A. “Do you have any previous experience?” Yes, I do have previous experience. For instance. / No, I don’t have any but .. Are you a service minded person? ...

Why do you want to be a/an_____? What do you want to be? I want to be a/an _____. Why do you want to be a/an_____? Why did you choose your major? Topic Detail Support Conclude 1. (firstly) I want to be an _______ because ... 2.(...) because ... 3.(...) For Example...

Being Relevant to Jobs ...again! Q. What experience/skills do they want? If you were manager what type of person do you want? Job 1: Job 2: Role Play the situations above. “Good Morning, why do you want to work in our company?” “I want to work for your company because: 1. .. 2… (and maybe) 3. A. “Why do you want to be a __________ ? B. “I want to be a ____ because … A. “Do you have any previous experience?” Yes, I do have previous experience. For instance. / No, I don’t have any but .. Are you a service minded person? ...

What made you apply for this position? I applied for this position because ... 1. 2. 3. Topic Detail Support Conclude Similar Q. Why should I hire you? "I should be hired because I'm efficient, smart, and friendly. I'm great at solving problems and love challenges. Most importantly, I'm dependable and reliable." "There are two reasons I should be hired. First, my qualifications match your needs perfectly. Second, I'm excited and passionate about this industry and will always give 100%."

If you could learn something such as a new skill, what would it be? The next thing I want to learn is _______ I’d love to learn how to __________ I want to learn to ____________ Why ?

What extracurricular activities were you involved in? I was involved in ... Besides studying ... What course did you like the most? I liked ... because ... (reason 1-3) What course did you like the least? (be careful with this one...negatives are tricky)

During college, how did you spend your summer vacations? Did you do any internships? What did you learn? What are your short term and long term goals?

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