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The Careers Powered By English series
English Interview Skills
Session 3 of 9
By Lado Management Consultants
Adrian O’Donnell
Contents
1. How to stand out at interviews• Tips• Video (Career Advisors)• Summary of Video
2. 3 Case Studies
3. Structuring Answers
4. Question Practice
How To Stand Out At Interviews
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Dress for Success
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Groom Yourself
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Match your skills to job
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Be punctual
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Research the company
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Be friendly and professional
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Be confident
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Be yourself
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Ask questions
How To Stand Out At Interviews
Say Thank You
How To Stand Out At Interviews
http://www.careerplayer.com/tips-and-advice/general-advice/interview-tips.aspx
The Insider’s View
Tips from the professionals
Don’t be wooden!
Tips from the professionals
Never be afraid to pause!
Tips from the professionals
Lead the conversation!
Tips from the professionals
Look like you want the job!
Tips from the professionals
Avoid arrogance and ignorance!
Tips from the professionals
Don’t recite off by heart!
Tips from the professionals
Act on an equal footing!
Tips from the professionals
Back up your answers!
Tips from the professionals
Use the STAR method!Situation
Task
Action
Result
Tips from the professionals
Be prepared!
Video Case Studies
3 Candidates
Evaluate each candidate’s performance
Candidate 1
1. How would you describe yourself?
2. What is your biggest weakness?
3. Why should we hire you?
4. If you could do anything in your life, what would you do?
5. How would you move Mount Fuji?
Candidate 2
1. How would you describe yourself?
2. What is your biggest weakness?
3. Why do you want this job?
4. If you were a brick in the wall, which brick would you be and why?
Candidate 3
1. Tell me a little about yourself.
2. Why should we choose to hire you?
3. What is your biggest weakness?
4. If you were a brick in the wall, which brick would you be and why?
Structuring answers
Beginning
First of all, ….
To begin with, ….
Adding Information
Secondly, ….
In addition, ….
Furthermore, ….
Closing a point
And finally,….
The last reason is ….
(And last but not least ….)
Question Practice
Question Practice
Why should we employ you?NTUT backgroundrelate to the company a good fit between you and the job ask the interviewer for their opinion
Question Practice
What do you like and dislike about the job we are discussing?
Likes: Challenge Opportunity Dislikes: Imply nothing, which is why you are so
interested!
