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

3. KISS me? No, K.I.S.S (rock and roll baby!)
KISS ( "keep it short and simple") – listing.
I have a problem, can you help me ?
Sure, what’s up?
I __________________
Firstly you should … secondly … finally
Problems: have a cold
can’t get a girlfriend
have no money
had an argument with my mother or friend
Think my girlfriend is cheating.
Can’t speak English / dance / sing well.

4. 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).

5. 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

6. Provide Examples & Support
Examples can take the form of: 
Look for transitional use in Unit 12C
Use anecdotes (personal stories to illustrate)
Use phrases “My Prof says .. “,”My friends say I’m”

7. 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!!

8. 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...

9. 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) ...

10. 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 ________”

11. More Interview Q’s (using the skills from the previous slide)
Are you an organized person?
“Yes I am organised. For example ... ”
(or negative – positive)
“No I’m not but I’m _____ . For example ... ”

12. 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 ?

13. Do you like to work by yourself or with others?
(should answer both)
"That's a tough question... I like both. It's great working in teams because ______ , but it's also nice to work alone because _______ .”
Follow up Q – “Do you see yourself as a leader or follower?”

14. What do you do when you're having difficulty solving a problem?
What are the steps in solving a problem ? -
What do you do when you're having difficulty solving a problem?

15. Prob-Solutions
1. What do you do when you’re having difficulty solving a problem?
2. What do you do when you have a problem with your boss / a co-worker / a subordinate / a friend?
3. How do you handle conflict?
"Whenever I'm confronted with a conflict, I always follow a simple process. I think about what the current conflict is, think of several ways I can deal with this conflict, and then take the best action after my analysis."

16. Skills – dealing with Negatives
Minimise the negative and maximise the positive.
Show improvement.
Show change.
Try not to say “not” or “no”.
Maybe *** Start with something positive (and related), state the negative information succinctly without dwelling on it, and then end with another positive.

17. Turning Negatives into Positives.
Tell me about a bad time in your life.
(Minimise negative, show change)
“I was a little unhealthy when I was younger. Now I watch what I eat and exercise regularly and am healthy”

18. Turning Negatives into Positives.
What are your weaknesses?
“I feel my English ability is lacking (however/ but) I’m working hard on improving this. I’m doing this by ...”.
“I’m a little disorganised sometimes. (however/ but) I’ve realised this problem and I’m trying to ...”
(+/-)
“I try to do everything myself. This sometimes slows me down and I should get other people to help me”.

19. What is your greatest regret?
Tell me about something you're not proud of.
Describe a difficult person you have worked with.
What do you dislike most about your current position (or organization)?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Tell me how you have handled a difficult peer (boss) (subordinate)
What criticisms have supervisors had about your work style?
In what type of business environment is it most difficult for you to function?
Why did you leave your last position? (Be brief, consistent, and stick to a pre-determined, positive reason for leaving)

20. 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?

21. Job talk ... 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?