27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 1 Making Interviews

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 2 Interviews (a definition) “Interview is an action which helps interviewer who as an Employer, Candidate, Journalist, or an Ordinary person to make hypothesis about a person’s personality or a company’s organizational structure.” (Ankur Garg, Psychologist) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 3 Notice! Interview Interview er Interview ee

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 4 How to make your interview memorable Things you must do Do not arrive late Don't dress like a tramp Research! Don't smoke, chew or blow gum bubbles during an interview Do not interrupt the interviewer or talk over the top of them If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all When the person asks what your weaknesses are, use only the ones that can be turned around into a lesson learned or a positive. Fit your interview banter to the job and the company you're applying for

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 5 How to be impressive on the phone Whether you're doing a phone interview, a conference call or cold-calling a company you'd love to work for, a good telephone manner is essential. Try the following: Smile - you can hear it in your voice Keep a pen, paper and calculator to hand in case you need them Don't smoke, chew or slurp - those sounds travel If you stand up your voice sounds stronger and more authoritative Pace the call, don't rush and let the other person speak Avoid 'er', 'um', 'huh', and the rest they'll make you sound dumb

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 6 Types of Interviews The Screening Interview The Informational Interview The Directive Style The Meandering Style The Stress Interview The Behavioral Interview The Audition The Group Interview The Tag-Team Interview The Mealtime Interview The Follow-up Interview

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 7 First: The Screening Interview Aim: The interviewer doesn’t want to know whether you are the best fit for the position, only whether you are not a match! Tips Highlight your accomplishments and qualifications. Have note cards with your vital information sitting next to the phone (in phone interviewing)

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 8 Second: The Informational Interview The focus is on information at this stage not on the job. During an informational interview, the jobseeker and employer exchange information and get to know one another better without reference to a specific job opening. Tips: Come prepared with thoughtful questions about the field and the company. Give the interviewer your card (if you have one!), contact information and CV. Write a thank you note to the interviewer.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 9 Third: The Directive Style Here, the interviewer has a clear agenda that he or she follows. (Asking the same questions to compare results) Tips Follow the agenda of the interviewer. But, don’t relinquish control of the interview. Politely interject information which you think important and which prove your superiority as a candidate.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 10 Fourth: The Meandering Style Here, the interviewer will rely on you to lead the discussion. This style uses broad/ open-ended questions (e.g. Tell me about yourself) Tips Be prepared with highlights of your skills Remain Alert to the interviewer Remain respectful to the interviewer.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 11 Fifth: The Stress Interview Legitimate or illegitimate?! You might be held in the waiting room for an hour before the interviewer greets you. You might face long silences or cold stares. The interviewer might openly challenge your believes or judgment. (Aim: to determine whether you will be able to withstand the company’s culture or not) Tips * Remember it is only a game. It is not personal. Prepare and memorize your main message before walking through the door. Even if the interviewer is rude remain calm and tactful. Go into the interview relaxed and rested.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 12 Sixth: The Behavioral Interview This style relies on your previous behavior to indicate your future performance. (Describe a time that you required problem-solving skills, adaptability, leadership, conflict resolution, …etc.) You need not only reflection, but also organization. Tips Review your CV Reflect on your own professional, volunteer, educational and personal experience to develop brief stories. Prepare stories by identifying the context.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 13 Seventh: The Audition For some positions, companies want to see you in action. They might take you through a brief exercise in order to evaluate your skills. It might be helpful to you as it allows you to demonstrate your ability. If you felt that other candidates have an edge on you in terms of experience and other qualifications, then you can request an audition interview. Tips Understand the instructions and expectations for the exercise. Try to minimize confusion. Treat the situation as if you are a professional. Take ownership of your work. Brush up on your skills before an interview if you think they might be tested.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 14 Eighth: The Group Interview This kind of interviews help showing your leadership potential and style. It helps the company to get a glimpse of how you interact with peers. Tips Observe and try to discern the rules of the game. Treat others with respect while exerting influence over others. Avoid overt power conflicts. Keep an eye on the interviewer throughout the process so that you do not miss important cues.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 15 Ninth: The Tag-Team Interview Not only does the company want to know whether your skills balance that of the company, but also whether you can get along with the other workers. In some companies, multiple people will interview you simultaneously. Tips Treat each person as an important individual. Use the opportunity to gain as much information about the company as you can. Be ready to illustrate your main message in a variety of ways to a variety of people. Prepare psychologically to expend more energy and be alert. Stay focused and adjustable.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 16 Mealtime Interview Interviewing over a meal is difficult for some people and it often sounds as a professional catastrophe. It is a challenge which you could overcome with some preparation and psychological readjustment. Tips: Take cues from your interviewer, remembering that you are the guest. Do not sit down until your host does. Order something slightly less extravagant than your interviewer. If he recommends an appetizer to you, he likely intends to order one himself. Do not begin eating until he does. If he orders coffee and dessert, do not leave him eating alone. If your interviewer wants to talk business, do so. Try to set aside dietary restrictions and preferences. Remember, the interviewer is your host. It is rude to be finicky unless you absolutely must. If you must, be as tactful as you can. Avoid phrases like: "I do not eat mammals," or "Shrimp makes my eyes swell and water."

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 17 Mealtime Interview Choose manageable food items, if possible. Avoid barbeque ribs and spaghetti. Find a discrete way to check your teeth after eating. Excuse yourself from the table for a moment. Practice eating and discussing something important simultaneously. Thank your interviewer for the meal.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 18 Tenth: Follow-up interviews Companies might bring candidates fro a second and sometimes third or fourth interviews for a number of reasons. Tips Be confident. Make clear what you have to offer and your interest in the position. Tactfully discover more information about the internal company dynamics and culture. Walk through the front door with a plan for negotiating salary. Be prepared for anything.

27 May 2016Mona Jebril University of Palestine 19 Types of Interviews The Screening Interview The Informational Interview The Directive Style The Meandering Style The Stress Interview The Behavioral Interview The Audition The Group Interview The Tag-Team Interview The Mealtime Interview The Follow-up Interview

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