Interview Skills Slides

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START YOUR JOB HUNT NOW!

Kong Hoi Yoon

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Department of Soft Skills Competency (DSSC)

Andrew Wilfred

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Department of Soft Skills Competency (DSSC)


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Job Hunting Checklist Dress Code Contact Documents

Your mindset Interview Plan


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Dress Code - Example


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Dress Code MaleMale

Long-sleeved lightcolored shirt

Dark slack

Dark belt

Dark sock Dark working shoes


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Dress Code FemaleFemale

White shirt

Dark coat (optional)

Dark belt (optional)

Dark shoes (high heel)


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ContactAlways be reachable

Mobile phone number Home telephone number

Email address Home address


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DocumentCertificates


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DocumentTranscript


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DocumentTestimonial


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DocumentPassport-Size Photo

Full Name:NRIC:


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Document

Chronological Resume Functional Resume

Resume

Curriculum Vitae

Electronic Resume


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Functional Resume Template


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Functional Resume Template


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How you should present yourdocuments?


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How you should present yourdocuments?


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How you should present yourphotocopy document set?


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What is the most importantequipment that you should have?


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PART 2

SKILLS


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AGENDA

Moments of Interview

10 Rules ofSuccessful Interview

Top 10 Most Famous

Interview Questions


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MOMENTS OF INTERVIEW


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BEFORE THE INTERVIEW


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Do some research / homework

Arrive 15 20 minutes early

Be prepared when you go to the interview.

- extra copies of your resume,- a notepad- a pen.

Dress for Success!


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THE START OF THE INTERVIEW


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Inform the secretary/receptionist that youhave an interview, whom it is with, and the timeof the interview.

When you meet the interviewer, look straightinto his/her eyes, shake hands firmly, introduceourself smile be confident and wait until ou

are offered a seat.

Be positive in your communication.- not too bold- not too shy


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Let the interviewer lead the interview

SMILE.SMILE. SMILE !!!

DO NOT:

- Smoke before the interview- Yawn during the interview- Eat chew gum during interview- Wear too much of body cologne

- Switch on the mobile phone- Wear piercing


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THE INTERVIEW (MIDDLE)


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Always face the interviewer with good posture andbody language.

Stay positive with your attitude and your answers.

Let the interviewer know about the skills,

candidate.

Know your resume and portfolio well and beprepared to answer questions about them


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Be thorough with your answers. Never answerwith just a yes or no. Always provide

explanations and examples.

If you dont understand the question, ask thenterv ewer to exp a n.

Feel free to think for a moment about toughquestions.

Watch for illegal questions, such asinformation about your age, religion, race,ethnicity or marital status.


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DONT:- Emphasize your weaknesses.

- Criticize former employers

- Discuss salary or benefits unless theinterviewer brings it up first.


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THE INTERVIEW (END)


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Ask the job-related questions you prepared forthe interview.

You may be offered the job immediately. In thatcase, you should ask about specific salary,benefits, and work hours.

You do not have to give them an immediateanswer. Ask for a day to think about it.


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If you are told you will be contacted, ask about howlong it will be. Offer to call in a few days to find out

the decision. This shows your continued interest.

Make sure the interviewer knows how best to

additional information that may be needed.

Thank the person for the interview and their interestin you as a potential employee or student. Shakehands firmly on the way out.


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10 RULES OF THUMB OF A SUCCESSFULINTERVIEW


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Come Prepared

Arrive Early

Dress Smart

Reply Calmly

Dont Shoot Your Ex-Boss


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Focus on the Companys Interest

Dont talk about money too soon

Dont act desperate or be apologetic

Observe proper etiquette


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TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS INTERVIEW QUESTIONS


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TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF.

Prepare a two three minutes presentation.

Content of the Presentation:

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- Place

- Personal Interest (Hobbies,

Community involvement etc.)

- Work history/experience (if any)


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WHY DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS COMPANY?

DO NOT ANSWER:

Oh, because its such a cool place to work.

I like your salary and benefit package.

My friends are already here, and it makes it easier for ushang out together.


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RECOMMENDED ANSWER:

Facts of the company

Its working culture

Market performance How your skills and your experiences will match

their requirements?


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WHY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

If terminated:

- Honest explanation

- Brief (K.I.S.S)

- Positive

If you left voluntarily:

- I wanted to move my career in new

direction.

- I decided to make a change because I

wanted to keep developing new skills but

was unable to this in my previous company.


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WHAT POSITION ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?

For example: By using my good communication skills, Ican market the roduct well as m 2 ears

experience as a marketing executive inCompany X.

I also believe that I understand the consumer

industry well.


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WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER ARE YOUR STRENGTHS

AND WEAKNESS?STRENGTHS:

Good qualities/behavior/traits

Social skills that you possess.

WEAKNESS:

Being organized wasn't my strongest point,but I implemented a time management systemthat really helped my organization skills.

I used to like to work on one project to itcompletion before starting on another, butI've learned to work on many projects at thesame time, and I think it allows me to be more

creative and effective in each one.


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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR COMPANY?

Facts of the company

Market performance


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WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR GREATEST

ACHIEVEMENTS?

Mention two to three achievements

FOR INSTANCE:

Relate your achievements with yourorganizational skills, problem solving skills andcritical thinking skills.


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WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF FIVE YEARSFROM NOW?

In five years, I wish to have refined my socialskills and customer relation skills.

I intend to be a manager in the customer servicedepartment.

After having proven myself as a manager, I hopeto help shape the strategic direction of customerservice relation.

I could do this in any number of official roles. Theimportant thing is that I will continue contributingmy abilities in a challenging and rewardingenvironment.


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WHAT TASKS DID YOU PERFORM IN YOUR

LASTJOB?

Take the opportunity to mention aboutany special projects/ communityinvolvement projects and related thoseexperiences with job you are applying


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HOW WOULD YOU ESTABLISH GOOD WORKINGRELATIONSHIPS WITH NEW COLLEAGUES ANDSUPERVISORS AT THIS COMPANY, IF SELECTED

FOR THE JOB?

Explain the relationship between yourselfand previous compan mana er /supervisor

and colleagues. Also can explain about your networkingskills and your ability to interact with differentpeople at different levels of the officehierarchy.