1. The Careers Powered By English series English Interview Skills Session 2 of 9 By Lado Management Consultants Adrian O’Donnell

2. Types of Interview

3. Remember to show 1.Skills 2.Development 3.Compatibility 4.Vision 5.Excitement

4. Tell me one thing about yourself? Hi I’m _____ and I am a _______ student at National Taipei University of Technology. I ……….

5. Be prepared!  How many people will be interviewing me?  Will I be the only person interviewed at one time?  What kind of questions will be asked?

6. Types of Interviews 1.Telephone 2.Group 3.Panel 4.One-On-One 5.On-Campus 6.On-Site 7.Sequential 8.Behavioural 9.Stress 10.Case 11.Technical 12.Meal-time

7. Types of Interviews Telephone Interview  Be ready  Use your notes/resume  Introduce yourself clearly and directly  Modulate your voice  Eliminate any distractions

8. Types of Interviews Group Interview  Interact as a team player  Show personality  Avoid conflict  Keep an eye on the interviewer

9. Types of Interviews Positive Behaviour in Group Discussion Initiating Clarifying Encouraging Active listening Information/opinion giving Harmonizing Compromising Summarizing

10. Types of Interviews Panel Interview  Several Interviewers  Eye contact with each person  More eye contact with questioner  Patience and calm

11. Types of Interviews One-On-One Interview  Make good eye contact  Match their “style”  Remember body language  Give examples

12. Types of Interviews On-Campus Interview  Usually only 30 minutes  Extra “face time”  Portfolio with resume and recommendations  Company Material

13. Types of Interviews On-Site  Be alert  Be polite to everyone!  Be punctual (15 minutes early)  Observe environment

14. Types of Interviews Sequential Interview  Two or more interviews  Continuous assessment  Tour may be included  Lunch may be included

15. Types of Interviews Behavioural Interview  Based on previous activities  Requires specific examples e.g. interpersonal skills "Describe a time you had to work with someone you didn't like." e.g. leadership skills “Give me a time when you motivated others.”

16. Types of Interviews Stress Interview  Remain calm and tactful  De-personalize the process Example Questions "(deep sigh) Well, if that's the best answer you can give... (shakes head) Okay, what about this one...?" "How do you feel this interview is going?"

17. Types of Interviews Case Interview  Two way discussion  Problem solving  No perfect answer  Structured approach  Ask questions

18. Types of Interviews Technical Interview  Problem solving and creativity  Specific knowledge  Not only technical but interpersonal  Brain teasers

19. Types of Interviews Meal-time Interview  Follow interviewer’s lead  Show social know-how  Be discrete!  Avoid messy food

20. Question Practice Why do you want this job? What do you know about this company?

21. Practice

22. Why do you want this job? Explain who you are and why you are there. Add a few words about the good image of the company.

23. Why do you want this job? “ The work I find most stimulating allows me to use both my creative and research skills. I understand this company rewards people who deliver solutions to difficult problems.”

24. Why do you want this job? “ I would like to develop my ____ skills to acquire in-depth experience in my profession for the benefit of your company.”

25. Why do you want this job? “I want this job because I need it and the pay is very good.”

26. Why do you want this job? “This position challenges me to keep up with the cutting edge of technologies.”

27. What do you know about this company?  Research thoroughly!  Speak at length!  See news features or other websites.  Discuss services, goals, position in the market etc.  Show knowledge without coming across as a 'know it all'.

28. What do you know about this company? “I was impressed with your growth figures over the past twelve months and it's great that you have a policy to support the local community.”

29. What do you know about this company? “Well, I know quite a lot actually. The company was founded in 1976. You are the world’s third largest PC brand and the second biggest notebook brand. Recently you took over Gateway in the US and Packard Bell in Europe. Your company is an international pioneer that changes quickly and offers a stimulating and challenging working environment.”

30. Prepare Why should we employ you?  NTUT background  relate to the company  a good fit between you and the job  ask the interviewer for their opinion

31. Prepare What do you like and dislike about the job we are discussing? Likes:  Challenge  Opportunity Dislikes:  Imply nothing, which is why you are so interested!