Interview Lecture V1.0

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Art of Interviewing

Introduction

What isInterview

Types ofInterview

InterviewSteps:

- Preparation- Big Day- Follow UP

Interview Skills Course



Introduction.

What is an Interview?

Types of Interviews.

Interview Steps? Preparation: Questions / STAR.

The Big Day (Doing It): Body Language /Worst Cases / Rescue Dying Interview.

Follow UP.

Agenda

Agenda

Introduction

What is anInterview?

Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:




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Two way process. Self Challenging issue.

Both Gather and Clarify information.

The most important stage of a job

search.

Interview?

What can the process create? Simply, A decision to be hired or not !

Hiring decisions are made on emotion and justifiedwith logic

You like things first and then justifies it.

Get the employer to like u.

What is an Interview?

Introduction


Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:




1. Telephone Screening.

2. One to One Interview.

3. Group Interviews.

4. Panel Interviews.

5. Free Form / Un-structured.

6. Psychometrics.

7. Presentations.

8. Exams/IQ/EQ.

Types of Interviews

Introduction


Types of Interviews

InterviewSteps:


Types?



1. Screening (First).

2. Second or Third Interview.

3. Headhunting.

4. Recommendation.

Levels of Interviews

Introduction


Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:


Types?



Preparation

The Big Day

Follow-up

Interview Steps

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Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:


Steps



What Type of Interview? Who is/are the interviewer(s)?

Know Your schedule.

Know Your route.

Know the job position. Research the organization and industry.

Survey the market.

SWOT analysis and matching process.

Prepare answers for standard questions. Write it!

Set Cases/Examples (2 per skill).

Master Story Telling STAR.

Introduction


Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:


Preparation

Preparation



Tell me about your self?

What is your biggest weakness?

What is your biggest mistake in your career?

Why can you do the job?

What is you biggest strength?

What can you offer that others cant? What is your major accomplishment?

How would your supervisor / friends describe you?

Why did you leave or want to leave your job?

Why do you want to join us?

Why do you want to change your position?

Why do you change jobs so frequently?

What is your expectation for the salary?

Situational & Behavioral Questions.

Introduction


Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:


Interview Questions

Questions



Before thinking of the answer forany question, you should askyourself why the interviewer is

asking this question?

What he wants to know or toconfirm?

Be prepared by examples STAR.

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Types ofInterviews

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Interview Questions

Questions



Never list your CV.

How do you see yourself?

It is a chance to shoot an early goal.

Do not exaggerate.

Make it short/brief but effective and to thepoint.

Try to link it to the position.

Introduction


Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:


Tell Me About Yourself?

Questions



Im Mohamed Salheen. I have beengraduated from Faculty of commerceand business administration EnglishSection. I have acquired some highstudies in the marketing and have

been certified with the PMP and nowIm studying my MBA with Leicesteruniversity. I own 10 years of telecomexperience in multinationalorganizations. I used to see myself as

an innovative, creative and hardworker person.

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Example

Questions





Simply, tell him why he shouldnt hire you.

Why he is asking?

How to answer? Real One.

Business Related.

Not Harmful.

Discovered It. Started to Improve.

Not Yet Completed.

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What is your Biggest Weakness?

Questions



"I used to have some problems withorganization. So now I carry a schedule

book throughout the day and I also usethis PDA to keep me on track. It's workedout great!

"Once in a while, I focus too much on thedetails of a project. So now, when I'mworking on a project, I always make sureat the end of the day to sit back and take

a few minutes to think about the generalscope of my work. It forces me to keeppriorities straight and helps me keep theright mindset."

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Types ofInterviews

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Example:

Questions



I tend to be a perfectionist.

I sometimes work too hard,

leading to unnecessary stress.

Work life load balance.

Used to do things all by myself,now I learned delegation.

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Other Examples:

Questions



This is a great question to SCANyour skills.

Talk about your skillsconfidentially.

Such as being able to plan and

organize information or Creativity.

Be Prepared By Examples STAR.

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What is your greatest strength?

Questions



I think my main strengths isin communication. I pridemyself on being able to

establish good relationshipwith my colleagues & clientsand being able to maintain it

for a long time even afterleaving my position.

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Types ofInterviews

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Example:

Questions



How do you evaluate yourself?

What is your price in the market?

Survey the market.

Know the company average.

Set Range.

Be realistic.

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What is your expectation for the salary?

Questions



Stay Positive and Be honest.

Show desire for growth opportunities.

Having your own value added.

Do not insult the previous employer.

No details especially the political ones.

It is no longer the same as before.

Nothing to apologize for or act defeated.

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Why did you leave your job?

Questions



How do you react in specificsituation?

How do you behave with specific

aspects?

Relate it to the Job. Be ready with examples.

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Types ofInterviews

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Situational & Behavioral Questions.

Questions



S T

A RWhat / How Done Effect of Action

Circumstances

Situation

Tasks

Actions

Results

Quantify Results

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Types ofInterviews

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Master Story Telling (STAR):

Questions



Big Day

Dress for Success.

What to take with you?

Arrival?

Impress First Impression.

Be Yourself.

Reflect Self Confidence.

Try to sell/market yourself.

Body Language.

Voice Management.

Interview Tips. Driving the Interview.

Clear Answers and STAR Examples.

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The Big Day:



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First Impression:

Big Day



55%

38%

7%

Appearance = Body Language

Speech = Voice Management

Words you are using

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Body Language:

Big Day



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Body Language:

Big Day



X Answer before being asked.X Quickly fill the silence.

X Ask irrelevant questions to the job.

X Use the umms, ahhs and slang.

X Use your own jargons profanity.

X Interrupt

Being smart is never expressed bywords.

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Interview Talking Tips (Donts):

Big Day



Late for the interview ?

Dont know how to answer a

question ?

Forgot to bring copies of myresumes ?

Called the interviewer by thewrong name ?

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Types ofInterviews

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Worst Case Scenarios:

Big Day



Take a deep breath, collect yourthoughts and rehearse for thecoming phone call.

He will accept incidents of the

couldnt be avoided category.

What does he want to know/listen? Why are you late ?

What is the realistic estimation of your timeof arrival ? Courteous apology.

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Going To Be Late:

Big Day



Salam Alaikom. This is MohamadSalheen. I have an interviewtoday at 11 AM for the editorposition. Unfortunately, my carhas broken down. I should beable to get there in 25 minutesif that's OK. I apologize for theinconvenience and I wanted to

inform you as soon aspossible."

Introduction


Types ofInterviews

InterviewSteps:


Example:

Questions



Thats really a good question.

Dont use the ummms & ahhhs.

Dont ask for time to think.

Ask for clarification for the questionor a difficult part of it.

If you dont need it, dont ask for it (Molehill out of a mountain).

Simply say, Dont know the answer

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Do not Know the Answer:

Big Day



Acknowledge it upfront.

Give a practical excuse. (Lazy?)

"I just wanted to let you know that I

planned ahead to bring copies of myresume, but my printer didn't cooperate. It broke down on me. I can e-mail you a copyafter the interview if that's OK."

Make sure you have all emails that likes tohave it.

Usually keep a copy on net and flash.

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Types ofInterviews

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Forget to Bring The Resume:

Big Day



What if the opposite happens ?

Reasons.

Mohammad, I'm sorry. I've met somany great people today, and I'mtrying to put names with all thefaces. Mohammad, I reallyapologize.

Mention his name in the apology.

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Called Him by Wrong Name:

Big Day



1. 2. Smile

3. Ask Questions4. Get Feed back

5. Compliments

6. You did everything relaxand enjoy

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Ways to Rescue a Dying Interview:

Big Day



Yes, you do .. You should do!!!

You should have one or two.

It shows that you: Have been listening. Made your research about the company.

Never ask about salary, vacation

days or other benefits.

Ask about structure, organizationalissue &/or carrier path.

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Types ofInterviews

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Do you have any Questions for me:

Big Day



Thank him for his time.

Show interest.

Know the next steps.

Send him a Thank You email (if applicable).

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Follow Up:

Follow Up



JAK

Thanks for Your Time

Questions?????

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