Make Your Interview Work

MAKE YOUR INTERVIEW WORK

No job is what it appears to be on the advertisement

FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY

What is an interview?A TALK / A MEETING TO IDENTIFY WHETHER:

• A CANDIDATE IS SUITABLE FOR ORGANIZATION

• ORGANIZATION IS SUITABLE FOR A CANDIDATE

VALUES:INTEGRITY (ETHICS, HONESTY)RESPECT (TRUST, DIGNITY)EXCELLENCE (QUALITY, PERFORMANCE)RESPONSIBILITY (ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMITMENT)TEAMWORK (COLLABORATION, COOPERATION)INNOVATION (CREATIVITY, INGENUITY)ACHIEVEMENT (RESULTS, SUCCESS)FAIRNESS (DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVE)CARE (SERVICE, COMPASSION)PASSION (ENTHUSIASM, FUN)

LEADERSHIP (INFLUENCE, COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE)LEARNING (CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, KNOWLEDGE)CUSTOMERS (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION)PEOPLE (EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT)SAFETY (HEALTH)COMMUNITY (CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP)ENVIRONMENT (SUSTAINABILITY)

Preparing for the interview:• RESEARCH ABOUT THE JOB AND ORGANIZATION• LEARN WHAT ARE KEY BUSINESS PROCESSES/ PRODUCTS• RESEARCH THE TEAM, CUSTOMERS, SUCCESSES• MATCH YOUR SKILLS, COMPETENCES, VALUES AGAINST VACANCY• PREPARE INVENTORY OF EXPERIENCE – CHOOSE 3 TOP

ACHIEVEMENTS• PRACTICE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS – OUT-LOUD!

Highlight your selling points: SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

GROWTH POTENTIAL

MATURITY

JUDGEMENT

VALUES

PERSONALITY

RESPECT

Interview types:A talk Psychometric

testsPresentatio

ns Competenc

e based Group

Team dynamicsPeople skills

PersonalityAbilitiesMotivation

In advanceOn the spotAnalysisPresentation

Behavior Patterns

StructuredUn structured

What can they ask me?SO, TELL US ABOUT

YOURSELF?WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

WHAT IS YOUR MAIN

ACHIEVEMENT? HOW DO YOU HANDLE STRESS?

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?

Accurate look : clean Comfortable clothes Neutral vs bright colors Minimize perfume, makeup,

accessories Consider covering tattoos,

piercing, etc.

Ask the HR person what is appropriate

Observe How formal to dress : suitable/not Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sandals

Do looks matter?

Body language:• OPEN BODY POSE• HANDSHAKE• LISTEN CAREFULLY• LEAN FORWARD• BE ENGAGED• FINGERS• EYE CONTACT• SMILE

Nervousness:

Say that you are nervous Take time to think – careful

not to overdo it Have a notepad to write

things Drink water Practice If there is real disconnect

think it is good you are not bound to this place

Remember you are a choosing party too

It is ok to be nervous!

But not ok to be scared!

Pay attention!!!Mistakes Not being prepared Being late Cellphone out Dressing inappropriately Talking too much or not enough Not making eye contact Being too friendly or familiar Being too formal or reserved Projecting arrogance

Remedies Research Practice the route Turn of sound and vibration Prepare a dress Have ready response blocks Look at interviewers Show respect Be enthusiastic about the job, ask

questions Thank interviewers

33% REFUSALS COME FROM INADEQUATE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

59% REFUSALS RESULT FROM LACK OF PREPARATION AND COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS

Reflect on your past interview experiences ?

WHAT QUESTIONS WERE ASKED?

WHAT WENT WELL AND WHAT DIDN’T?

ANY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT?

THANK YOU AND

GOOD LUCK!