1. ENGLESKI JEZIK III 21 st December 2015

2. Job interview Going to a Job Interview Look at the list below. Which of these things are important to consider when hiring somebody for a job. Choose the five most important and five least important. _______________ Level of education _______________ Color of hair _______________ Family background _______________ Good References _______________ Clothing _______________ Prior criminal record _______________ Weight _______________ Work experience _______________ Speaking ability _______________ Well-prepared resume _______________ Hobbies _______________ Religion _______________ Transcripts and report cards from schools _______________ Sex, Sexual orientation or Ethnic background Group leader: Your group must decide which are the five most important things to consider for an interview. You must present this to the class and explain why.

3. Top interview questions: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Are you happy with your career to date? 3. What do you like about your present job? 4. What do you dislike about your present job? 5. What are your strengths? 6. What is your greatest weakness? 7. Why do you want to leave your current employer? 8. Why did you leave (or why are you leaving) your job? 9. Why have you applied for this particular job? 10. Why do you want to work here? 11. Why should we hire you? 12. What are your goals?/Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 13. What salary are you seeking? 14. If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?

4. Tell me about yourself. This question (or a variation like “Walk me through your background”) comes up in just about every job interview and many job searchers hate it.hate it. Try a concise, enthusiastic response that summarizes your big-picture fit for the job. This is also a good opportunity to share some information about your proudest achievements and goals.your proudest achievements video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNrYfLTS7nkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNrYfLTS7nk

5. Are you happy with your career up to date? The interviewer is very simply looking for evidence of mistakes, failings and regrets – because any such issues will inevitably tell them a lot about you and, in particular, a lot of very useful negative information. I'm very pleased with the path my career has taken to date. I've made a series of conscious decisions that have led me to where I am and to be sitting before you today. If there was any aspect of my career path that I would like to have been different then it would probably be to have embarked on my MBA a little earlier. However, that's easy to say now but, at the time, with the workload I had to manage, it simply wasn't physically possible for me to take on my MBA any earlier – and attempting to do so would most likely have been detrimental both to my MBA and to my ability to perform my job….

6. What do you like about your present job? The interviewer is seeking to identify what it is that you most enjoy about the work you currently do so as to help them gauge to what degree you're likely to enjoy this new position. It's another way in which they can spot any potential incompatibilities between you and this new job – or indeed for them to reinforce their opinion that you are indeed a good match for the job. That's a difficult question – because there's a lot I like about my current job. I want to move on because I'm looking for a new and greater challenge – not because I dislike my current job. But to tell you what I enjoy most about it, I'd say that I enjoy giving direct support to senior management in a way that really makes a difference. The contribution I make is vital to their ability to make key financial decisions which ultimately influence the overall success of the business. I enjoy the challenge; I enjoy the responsibility and I enjoy the methodical and precise approach which is necessary for me to deliver the information the management rely upon.

7. What do you dislike about your present job? The purpose of this question is twofold: to find out about your professional dislikes, but also to gain some insight into why you are looking for another job. The interviewer assumes that there must be something you dislike about your current job, because otherwise you presumably wouldn’t be looking for another one. One of the reasons I am leaving is that I felt I was not challenged enough at the job. As a new employee in the working world, the company offers a great opportunity for a good entry level position. However, after being there for so many years, I felt I was not able to reach my full potential because of the lack of challenge and there was no room for advancement in the company.employee

8. What are your strengths_ It’s the interviewer’s job to find someone who will perform in the position and get along with the team. With this question, the interviewer seeks to find out if: Your strengths align with the company’s needs You can do the job and perform like a rock star You are the best person for the job — no need to hold out for someone better You have qualities, skills, and/or experience that set you apart from the competition You are someone who will make an excellent addition to the team

9. What are your strengths –nastavak. Common mistakes: lack of self-awareness, modesty, choosing lame strengths. How you should talk about your stregths: Your strengths could include: Experience — Experience with a certain software or type of task, expertise in a particular industry, a track record of working with similar products or clients, etc. Talents — Abilities such as programming in a desired language, writing proposals, selling widgets, litigating cases, organizing events, translating from Mandarin, etc. (the possibilities here are truly endless) Soft skills — Competencies such as problem solving, influencing, team building, negotiation, managing up, etc. Education/training — Relevant background on topics critical to the job — including college degrees, certifications, training seminars, mentoring, internships, etc.problem solving Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFO3pyj1lzshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFO3pyj1lzs

10. What is your greatest weakness? You’ll find many books and articles that advise you to “turn a negative into a positive” by sharing a supposed weakness that is actually a desirable quality in an employee. A few examples: I am too much of a perfectionist. I work too hard sometimes. I care too much about my work. Don’t be to honest! video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX5sSdnT5p0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX5sSdnT5p0

11. Why do you want to leave your current employer? Why did you leave/are you leaving your job? Your reasons for leaving a job are always relevant for a potential employer. Here are some things your interviewer is likely looking for: Did you leave for a good reason? — If you left on a whim or for an odd reason (perhaps you suspected your boss was a space alien plotting your death), the interviewer will wonder if they can trust you to be responsible, loyal, and reasonable. Did you leave voluntarily? — If you were let go, your interviewer will want to try to determine if it was because of performance or integrity issues. Did you leave on good terms? –If you can state that you are still in touch with your previous manager (even better, he is one of your references), that will go a long way in demonstrating that you were a good employee and have good relationship skills.references What are your work values? — Your reasons for leaving a position can say a lot about you. Did you leave for positive reasons or because you felt slighted or unappreciated? Sometimes it makes sense to leave a job if you’re not appreciated, but be aware that this reason should be expressed skillfully so you don’t appear to be a diva.

12. Why do you want to leave your current employer? Why did you leave/are you leaving your job? The ideal answer from their perspective: You are only thinking about leaving because this new opportunity (and the company offering it) is just SO awesome. Maybe you weren’t even looking. Maybe you’re content in your current role, but just could not resist this interview because the position is your dream job. In some situations, it will be necessary to talk about negative reasons. Perhaps your company is eliminating your department. Maybe the firm has been acquired by a competitor and massive layoffs are rumored. Even in situations like these, it’s a good idea to emphasize the positive and what you like about the open position. You may want to address the negative situation briefly or you may want to avoid getting into the dirty details. It depends on the situation. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPqegTZhe44https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPqegTZhe44

13. Why have you applied for this job? Why do you want to work here? Actually, we want to cover this question from two important angles. Why are you interested in the job? (The hiring manager wants to: Learn about your career goals and how this position fits into your plan, Make sure that you are sincerely interested in the job and will be motivated to perform if hired, Find out what you know about the company, industry, position (and if you took the time to research), Understand your priorities and preferences — which aspects of the company and/or job are appealing to you and why? Why are you interested in the company? A good answer will demonstrate a knowledge of the company and industry. That means you must do your homework so that you can identify specific reasons for wanting to work for the firm. These reasons could include one or several of the following: Company general reputation; Reputation of key leaders; Admiration of products/services; Admiration of other company initiatives (marketing campaign, community involvement, training programs); Company awards; Company management philosophy; Company values; Company positioning in market; Company growth/success

14. Why should we hire you? After all, the whole interview process is about answering this question: Why should we hire you instead of one of the many other well-qualified applicants? Every interview question is an attempt to gather information to inform this hiring decision. Many interviewers will also specifically ask you to make your case with one of these questions: Why should we hire you? Why are you the best candidate for the job? Why are you the right fit for the position? What would you bring to the position? To close the deal on a job offer, you MUST be prepared with a concise summary of the top reasons to choose you. Even if your interviewer doesn’t ask one of these question in so many words, you should have an answer prepared and be looking for ways to communicate your top reasons throughout the interview process.

15. What are your goals? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? The interviewer wants to understand more about your career goals and how this position would fit into your grand plan. They care about your career goals because they want to hire someone who is motivated, proactive, and likely to stick around and work hard if hired.how this position would fit Stress your interest in a long-term career at the company (especially if you have short job tenures on your resume). Your interviewer wants to know that you’re ready to settle in and grow with the firm. The truth is that anything can happen. The company could go out of business, they could lay you off, or you could be lured away for a better opportunity. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuU2U7FIsdwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuU2U7FIsdw

16. What salary are you seeking? We all want to be honest and forthcoming in an interview. So when the question “What are you making now?” or “What kind of salary are you looking for?” comes up, it’s tempting to just cite a number or a range and move forward – but try to resist the urge. If you reveal your salary expectations too early in the process, you lose two big opportunities:What kind of salary are you looking for The opportunity to make them love you before they know your price. The opportunity to demonstrate your ability to handle an uncomfortable situation confidently and respectfully, without caving (a prized skill in most jobs). If you’ve done your homework, you should have a fairly good idea of the typical salary range for someone with your level of experience in the kind of position you’re seeking within your market. If you feel it’s in your best interests to avoid the question, your reply should respectfully and professionally communicate three general principles: Your interest in the opportunity; Your expectation to be paid in line with market conditions and your experience level; and Your willingness to discuss salary history once you and the company decide you’re the right person for the position.

17. Something funny for the end http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP0sqRMzkwo