Job interview

“Why don’t you begin telling me something

about yourself?”

Job Interviewobtain and synthesize information about

the abilities of an individual and requirements of the job

Types of Job Interview1. One on one

Types of Job Interview2. Panel

Types of Job Interview

3. Telephone

***Dress as you would if you were employed in the position which you

are applying for

Before a Job Interview• Research about the company/ organization

you are applying for

• Familiarize yourself with the important information about the company

• Be familiar with the job description of the position you are applying for

Job Description

• qualifications• content and scope of job• duties and responsibilities• knowledge and skills required• working conditions• relationship with co-workers/ supervisors

Prepare a presentation folder

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Character References

• Letters of Recommendation

• Samples of your work/ portfolio

Before a Job Interview• Locate the correct place of the job interview

• Familiarize yourself with the place (building, floor, room) of the interview

Before a Job Interview

• Familiarize the route from your home to the place of interview

• Anticipate the vehicular traffic you will encounter in going to the place of the interview

During a job interview• Be at the location at least 15 minutes

before the scheduled interview

• Upon arrival, inform the reception of your purpose

• Smile!!!

During a job interview• Use the name/ title of the interviewer

• Shake hands firmly

• Wait to be asked to be seated

During a job interview• Maintain eye contact

• Allow the interviewer to take the lead

• Sit properly

During a job interview• Be positive

• Ask when will you know about the results

• Thank the interviewer and offer a hand shake

Common Inadequacies in a Job Interview (Peterson, 1997; Ayres et.al., 2001)

1. communication Skills

2. lack of response quality

3. poor grammar

***These affect the hiring decisions

CLARIFICATIONS?

After the Job Interview• Send a letter of appreciation one/ two

days after the interview

>shows interest in the position>gives additional information regarding your qualifications

INTERVIEW“We believe that truthfulness,

accuracy, honesty, and reason are essential to the integrity of

communication.” –NCA Ethics Credo

Demonstrate Competence

a. create a good first impression

b. speak with clarity

c. demonstrate interest

Answering Interview Questions Effectively and Ethically

1. Offer relevant answers

2. Substantiate your claims with evidences

3. Provide accurate answers

4. Be positive

Ask questions Effectively and Ethically

• Asking a questions shows your interest in the job:– provides insights to help you decide if you want

this job– demonstrates communication skills– indirectly states your priorities, ambition, and level

of commitment

Some Questions that you can ask

>Could you describe further the responsibilities of the job?

>What skills are most important for this job?

>What type of person would be most successful in this position?

Avoid Questions on:>salary

>vacation time

>benefits

>personal

Dealing with illegal Questions

1. Weigh the severity of the violation against your desire for the job

2. Ask for clarification

3. Be assertive

4. Report the violation

Categories of Interview Questions

a. Qualificationsb. Characterc. Career Goalsd. Stress Questionse. Candid Questions

References:• Pearson, J. et al. (2008). Human

Communication. (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

• Eischen, C.W. and Eischen, L.A. (2007). Resume, Cover Letters, Networking, and Interviewing. (2nd ed.). USA: Thomson South-Western.