1. MESLEKİ İNGİLİZCE -1
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2. JOB INTERVIEWS

3. An Interview example Mike: Good Morning, John. I am Mike.
John: Good Morning.
Mike: How are you doing?
John: I am doing fine. Thank you.
Mike: How was the traffic coming over here?
John: I am so glad that the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no accidents.
Mike: That is good. John, let’s start the interview. Are you ready?
John: Yes, I am.
Mike: First of all, let me properly introduce myself. I am the Finance Department Manager. As you know there is an open position in my department, and I need to fill this position as soon as possible.
John: Please, tell me a little bit about the position.
Mike: It is an entry-level position. The new employee will have to work closely with the
Accounting department. He will also have to deal with the bank on a daily basis.

4. ------------ John: What type of qualifications do you require?
Mike: I require a four-year college degree in Finance. Some working experience would be helpful.
John: What kind of experience are you looking for?
Mike: Doing office work is good. However, since this is an entry-level position, I do not require a lot of experience. I am willing to train the new person.
John: That is great!
Mike: John, tell me a little bit about yourself.
John: I was a student at West Coast University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor degree in
Finance. I have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last two years.
Mike: What are you looking for in a job?
John: The job should help me see what Finance is all about. I have learned a lot of Finance theories at school, and now it is time for me to put them into practice.

5. --------------- Mike: Anything else?
John: I also hope that it will help me grow in my field.
Mike: What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?
John: I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn, and I get along fine with people.
Mike: OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. You do not mind working long hours, do you?
John: No, I do not.
Mike: Can you handle pressure?
John: Yes, I can. When I was going to school, I took quite a few courses each semester while working at least twenty hours every week. And, I handled that situation very well.
Mike: Do you still have any questions for me?
John: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I can handle it with ease, and I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.
Mike: John, nice meeting you. Thank you for coming.
John: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for seeing me.

6. Interview

7. What should be paid attention for interviews?
Preprations
The interview process
The important points
The critical attributes

8. The Seven Steps Learn the Basics and Make a Positive Impression
Know Who You Are and What You Can Do
Do Your Homework and Come Prepared
Answer Key Interview Questions with Ease
Handle Tough Interview Situations with Confidence
Follow Up
Negotiate Your Way to a Fair Salary

9. Eight Keys to Interview Success
Make a positive impression
Communicate your skills
Use control statements to your advantage
Answer problem questions well
Ask the interviewer appropriate questions
Help employers know why they should hire you
Close the interview properly
Follow up after the interview

10. Making a Good Impression
Show up on time
Check your appearance
Use appropriate waiting room behavior
Be conscious of your dress and appearance
Act alert and interested
Pay attention to your voice and your habits Give a firm handshake
Use the interviewer’s name
Make small talk
Ask opening questions

11. The Three-Step Process for Answering Interview Questions
Understand what is really being asked.
Answer the question briefly in a non- damaging way.
Answer the real question by presenting your related skills.

12. The Prove-It Technique
Present concrete examples
Quantify your achievements
Emphasize results
Link your experience to the job

13. The Three Types of Skills
Adaptive
Transferable
Job Related

14. Adaptive Skills
Adaptive skills are the skills you use every day to survive and function. Some of them could even be considered part of your basic personality. Such skills include getting to work on time, honesty, enthusiasm, and getting along with others.

15. Transferable Skills
Transferable skills are general skills that can be useful in a wide variety of jobs, like the ability to write clearly or to prioritize tasks.

16. Job-Related Skills
Most job-related skills are specific to an occupation, such as knowing how to fly an airplane. Job-related skills are most often gained through work experience, education and training, and hobbies.

17. The Skills Employers Want
1. Learning to learn 2. Basic academic skills in reading, writing, and computation 3. Good communication skills 4. Creative thinking and problem solving 5. Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting 6. Personal and career development skills 7. Interpersonal/negotiation skills and teamwork 8. Organizational effectiveness and leadership

18. Preparing for the Interview
Research the industry
Research the careers that interest you
Research the company
Research the job itself
Research the interviewer

19. Important Questions to Answer in Your Research
Who is the employer and what does it do?
Who is its main competition?
What has the organization accomplished in the last three years?
What is the job description and salary range for the job I’m interested in?
What skills and training does the job require?
How can I contribute to the organization?

20. The Ten Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions
Why don’t you tell me about yourself?
Why should I hire you?
What are your major strengths?
What are your major weaknesses?
What sort of pay do you expect to receive?
How does your previous experience relate to the job we have here?

21. The Ten Questions (Cont.)
What are your plans for the future?
What will your former employers say about you?
Why are you looking for this sort of position, and why here?
Why don’t you tell me about your personal situation?

22. The Laws That Protect You from Discrimination
Law of Obligations in Turkey
Makes discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, or national origin illegal in hiring discussions.
Constitutional Law in Turkey
Requires that an employer provide an equal opportunity for an individual with a disability to be considered for a job

23. The “Turtling Technique”
Turn a perceived disadvantage into an advantage by showing how it can benefit the employer (turning it around) Example: Too Old… “I am a very stable worker requiring very little training. I have been dependable all my life, and I am at a point in my career where I don’t plan on changing jobs. I still have 10 years of working until I plan on retiring.”

24. Following Up After the Interview
Make notes on the interview
Schedule your follow-up
Send your thank-you note
Call when you said you would

25. Seven Tips for Thank-You Notes
Decide whether to use or regular mail Use quality paper and envelopes
Decide whether to handwrite it or computer-print it
Use a formal salutation
Keep the note short and friendly
Be sure to sign it
Send it within 24 hours after the interview

26. Sample Thank You Note

27. Farr’s Rules of Salary Negotiation
Never talk money until after an employer decides he or she wants you.
Know in advance the probable salary range.
Always bracket your stated salary range to begin within the employer’s probable salary range and end a bit above what you expect to settle for.
Never say no to a job offer either before it is made or within 24 hours afterward.

28. Final Tips Know yourself Know the employer
Turn negatives into positives
Don’t forget to follow up
Remember, no matter what questions interviewers ask, the underlying question is always, “Why should I hire you?”