The job interview

The Job Interview

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Kinds of Interviews

• Telephone

• In person

PHONE INTERVIEWSPHONE INTERVIEWS

• Phone interviews seem to be growing more common as search committees try to make the difficult decision of who to invite for a campus interview. When you pass this level you will pass to the interview, and to campus for in-person interviews, and ultimately offered the position! If you are not interviewed by phone, these same questions are likely to be asked on site.

Some helpful hints: 1Some helpful hints: 1

• Introduce yourself clearly and directly. Engage in some “small talk” at the start of the interview, just as you would a face-to-face interview.

• Speak clearly into the receiver and modulate your voice. Your voice is the only way you have of showing eagerness, enthusiasm and zest for the job. Your voice reveals both your personality and your attitude toward the caller. Don’t forget to smile! It makes a big difference in a conversation, even on the telephone.


• Have your resume and the job advertisement with you for reference, and a pencil and some paper to make notes.


• Some students find that it helps to dress for a telephone interview as you would for a face-to-face interview – it often helps to psychologically prepare you for this form of business “meeting”.


• No matter how or where your interview is conducted, you should still have the same goal: to communicate to the interviewer that you are the best candidate for the position for which you are being interviewed. If the interview has been scheduled in advance, you should prepare as carefully as you would for a formal “sit down” in someone’s office.


• Eliminate any distractions from your immediate environment (desk toys, newspaper clippings, your shopping list). Dress professionally and maintain good posture. The one bonus to a telephone interview is that you can prearrange notes to prompt you and to keep you on track, but only if you can refer to them unobtrusively. You do not want the person on the other end of the line to hear you shuffling papers in the background!


On Site InterviewOn Site Interview

This is probably This is probably then most then most scaryscary part of getting the part of getting the job.job.

Follow these tips Follow these tips that you will read that you will read and it will be fine.and it will be fine.

Before the InterviewBefore the Interview

TipsTips To RememberTo Remember

Always smile – you are Thai.Always smile – you are Thai.

Tip 1Tip 1

PracticePractice Practice answering interview questions and practice Practice answering interview questions and practice

your responses to the typical job interview questions your responses to the typical job interview questions and answers most employers ask. Think of actual and answers most employers ask. Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills. examples you can use to describe your skills. Providing evidence of your successes is a great way Providing evidence of your successes is a great way to promote your candidacy. to promote your candidacy.

Tip 2Tip 2

PreparePrepare Prepare a response so you are ready for the Prepare a response so you are ready for the

question "What do you know about our company. question "What do you know about our company. Know the interviewer's name and use it during the Know the interviewer's name and use it during the

job interview. If you're not sure of the name, call and job interview. If you're not sure of the name, call and ask prior to the interview. Try to relate what you ask prior to the interview. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering know about the company when answering questions. questions.

Tip 3Tip 3 Get ReadyGet Ready

Make sure your interview attire is neat, tidy Make sure your interview attire is neat, tidy and appropriate for the type of firm you are and appropriate for the type of firm you are interviewing with. Bring a nice portfolio with interviewing with. Bring a nice portfolio with copies of your resume. Include a pen and copies of your resume. Include a pen and paper for note taking. paper for note taking.

How to Dress for an How to Dress for an InterviewInterview The first impression you make on a potential The first impression you make on a potential

employer is the most important one. The first employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to wearing. That's why it's always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual. the work environment is casual.

You'll want that first impression to be not just a You'll want that first impression to be not just a good one, but, a great one. The candidate good one, but, a great one. The candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression than the candidate much better impression than the candidate dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt. dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt.

Men's Interview AttireMen's Interview Attire

Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey) Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey) Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit) Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit) Belt Belt Tie Tie Dark socks, conservative leather shoes Dark socks, conservative leather shoes Little or no jewelry Little or no jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Neat, professional hairstyle Limit the aftershave Limit the aftershave Neatly trimmed nails Neatly trimmed nails Portfolio or briefcase Portfolio or briefcase

Women's Interview AttireWomen's Interview Attire

Suit (navy, black or dark grey) Suit (navy, black or dark grey) The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit

down comfortably down comfortably Coordinated blouse Coordinated blouse Conservative shoes Conservative shoes Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of

bracelets) bracelets) Professional hairstyle Professional hairstyle Neutral pantyhose Neutral pantyhose Light make-up and perfume Light make-up and perfume Neatly manicured clean nails Neatly manicured clean nails Portfolio or briefcase Portfolio or briefcase

What Not to Bring to the What Not to Bring to the InterviewInterview

Gum Gum Cell phone Cell phone Ipod Ipod Coffee or soda Coffee or soda If you have lots of piercings, leave some of If you have lots of piercings, leave some of

your rings at home (earrings only, is a good your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule) rule)

Cover tattoos Cover tattoos

Interview Attire TipsInterview Attire Tips

Before you even think about going on an interview, Before you even think about going on an interview, make sure you have appropriate interview attire and make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly. everything fits correctly.

Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don't Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don't have to spend time getting them ready on the day of have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview. the interview.

If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next time. time.

Polish your shoes. Polish your shoes. Bring a breath mint and use it before you enter the Bring a breath mint and use it before you enter the

building. building.

Tip 4Tip 4

Be On timeBe On time Be on time for the interview. On time means Be on time for the interview. On time means

five to ten minutes early. If need be, take five to ten minutes early. If need be, take some time to drive to the office ahead of some time to drive to the office ahead of time so you know exactly where you are time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there. going and how long it will take to get there.

Tip 5Tip 5

Stay CalmStay Calm During the job interview try to relax and stay During the job interview try to relax and stay

as calm possible. Take a moment to as calm possible. Take a moment to regroup. Maintain eye contact with the regroup. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the entire question interviewer. Listen to the entire question before you answer and pay attention - you before you answer and pay attention - you will be embarrassed if you forget the will be embarrassed if you forget the question! question!

Tip 6Tip 6

Show What Your KnowShow What Your Know Try to relate what you know about the Try to relate what you know about the

company when answering questions. When company when answering questions. When discussing your career accomplishments discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking match them to what the company is looking for. for.

Tip 7Tip 7

Follow UpFollow Up Always follow-up with a thank you note Always follow-up with a thank you note

reiterating your interest in the position. If you reiterating your interest in the position. If you interview with multiple people send each one interview with multiple people send each one a thank you note. a thank you note.

Tip 8 ( Others)Tip 8 ( Others)

1. When you meet the interviewer, look him in the 1. When you meet the interviewer, look him in the eye and shake his hand and smile. Wait for him eye and shake his hand and smile. Wait for him to tell you to sit down. Do not wait for the to tell you to sit down. Do not wait for the interviewer to say ‘’Good morning / Good interviewer to say ‘’Good morning / Good afternoon’’, you say it afternoon’’, you say it first first along with any along with any appropriate comment, such as;appropriate comment, such as; ‘’‘’It’s nice to meet you.’’It’s nice to meet you.’’ ‘’‘’It’s a pleasure to meet you.’’It’s a pleasure to meet you.’’ ‘’‘’I’m pleased to meet you.’’I’m pleased to meet you.’’

2. May be you don’t understand a question, say2. May be you don’t understand a question, say

‘’ ‘’I’m sorry. Could you repeat that please?’’I’m sorry. Could you repeat that please?’’

3. May be you do understand the question,3. May be you do understand the question,

but you don’t know how to answer it. To give but you don’t know how to answer it. To give

yourself a little more time, ask a question back,yourself a little more time, ask a question back,

’’ ’’I’m sorry. What do you mean by that?’’ or ‘’I’mI’m sorry. What do you mean by that?’’ or ‘’I’m

sorry. I don’t quit understand what you are sorry. I don’t quit understand what you are

asking.’’ asking.’’

ContinuedContinued

Always thank the interviewer at the end of the Always thank the interviewer at the end of the interview. interview.

Examples:Examples: ‘’‘’Thank you for your time. It’s been a pleasure to Thank you for your time. It’s been a pleasure to

meet you’’meet you’’ ‘’‘’Thank you. I’ve enjoyed meeting you.’’Thank you. I’ve enjoyed meeting you.’’ ‘’‘’Thank you very much. It’s been nice meeting Thank you very much. It’s been nice meeting

with you.’’with you.’’ ‘’‘’Thank you so much for your time. ‘’Thank you so much for your time. ‘’ ‘’‘’I’ve enjoyed meeting with you. Thank you for I’ve enjoyed meeting with you. Thank you for

your time.’’your time.’’ ‘’‘’It’s been a pleasure meeting with you. Thank It’s been a pleasure meeting with you. Thank

you so much.’’you so much.’’

ContinuedContinued

Job interviews Questions & AnswersJob interviews Questions & Answers

Know what to expect Know what to expect Know what to sayKnow what to say

A good technique is to write out your answers to A good technique is to write out your answers to the questions you anticipate, then edit them to the questions you anticipate, then edit them to make them more concise. Then practice your make them more concise. Then practice your polished answers out loud, over and over. If you polished answers out loud, over and over. If you can have someone help you do a "mock can have someone help you do a "mock interview," that would be the best way to do this. interview," that would be the best way to do this.

For each of the following questions you will For each of the following questions you will see the question, tips on how to answer and a see the question, tips on how to answer and a possible answer.possible answer.

But remember all answers may vary - But remember all answers may vary - meaning your answer might not be the same as meaning your answer might not be the same as someone else.someone else.

All your answers should be as if they were All your answers should be as if they were NOT rehearsed.NOT rehearsed.

Question 1Question 1 1. 1. Would you like to introduce yourself?Would you like to introduce yourself? Introduce yourself.Introduce yourself. Tell me a little about yourself. Tell me a little about yourself. Tell me something about yourself. Tell me something about yourself. Tell me about yourself.Tell me about yourself. 2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; แนะน��คั�วเองด้ วย ช่�วยแนะน��ตั�วแนะน��คั�วเองด้ วย ช่�วยแนะน��ตั�ว

เองด้ �ย ช่�วยเล่��เกี่��ยวกี่�บตั�วคั�ณ ให้ พั�งห้น�อยไคั เองด้ �ย ช่�วยเล่��เกี่��ยวกี่�บตั�วคั�ณ ให้ พั�งห้น�อยไคั ไห้มไห้ม

3. 3. How to answerHow to answer;; Start with a brief background, include your Start with a brief background, include your

education, hometown, present job, job title, years education, hometown, present job, job title, years with the company, your responsibilities, with the company, your responsibilities, accomplishments and strengths, career goalsaccomplishments and strengths, career goals ..

4. 4. ExampleExample; ; ‘ ‘’’I come from ……………………………. I graduated from I come from ……………………………. I graduated from

…………………………….with a…………………………….with a……………in……………..……………in……………... . Last summer I worked Last summer I worked forfor…………………………………………………………………………………………, where I worked , where I worked directly under the manager.’’directly under the manager.’’

5.5.TipsTips;; Don’t waist time telling the interviewer your date of birth, Don’t waist time telling the interviewer your date of birth,

weight, height, family history, or even your name. He already weight, height, family history, or even your name. He already has that from your resume and application letter. This is has that from your resume and application letter. This is usually the first question, so smile and try to look relaxed. usually the first question, so smile and try to look relaxed. Don’t speak quickly and to long. Keep your answers short and Don’t speak quickly and to long. Keep your answers short and to the point.to the point.

Question 1 (Continued)Question 1 (Continued)

Question 2Question 21. Why should we hire you?1. Why should we hire you? How will the company benefit by hiring you?How will the company benefit by hiring you? How will you contribute to our company?How will you contribute to our company?2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; ทำ��ไมคั�ณถึ!งคั"ด้ว��เร�คัวรจะจ �งคั�ณ ทำ��ไมคั�ณถึ!งคั"ด้ว��เร�คัวรจะจ �งคั�ณ

ห้�กี่บร"ษั�ทำจ �งคั�ณแล่ ว เร�จะได้ ร�บประโยช่น(อะไรห้�กี่บร"ษั�ทำจ �งคั�ณแล่ ว เร�จะได้ ร�บประโยช่น(อะไรจ�กี่คั�ณ บ �งห้�กี่ทำ�งบร"ษั�ทำจ �งคั�ณแล่ ว คั�ณจะทำ��จ�กี่คั�ณ บ �งห้�กี่ทำ�งบร"ษั�ทำจ �งคั�ณแล่ ว คั�ณจะทำ��ประโยช่น(อะไรให้ กี่�บเร�ได้ บ �งประโยช่น(อะไรให้ กี่�บเร�ได้ บ �ง

3. 3. How to answerHow to answer; ; These questions are asking about your abilities and These questions are asking about your abilities and

how they will be useful to the company. Mention how they will be useful to the company. Mention your strengths and achievements and give an your strengths and achievements and give an example. Examples are always good in interviews. example. Examples are always good in interviews. Convince the interviewer that you have the skills Convince the interviewer that you have the skills for the job.for the job.


4. 4. ExampleExample; ;

‘’ ‘’I’m a hard worker who gets along with I’m a hard worker who gets along with other people.’’ other people.’’

‘’ ‘’I’m a hard worker who enjoys challenges. I’m a hard worker who enjoys challenges.

5. 5. TipsTips;;

The worst way to answer this is to say ‘’I want The worst way to answer this is to say ‘’I want to make lots of money.’’ Or ‘’Because I need a to make lots of money.’’ Or ‘’Because I need a job.’’ ‘’ Because I need to have a secure job.’’job.’’ ‘’ Because I need to have a secure job.’’

Question 3Question 3

1. 1. Why do you want to work in our company?Why do you want to work in our company? What interests you the most about this job?What interests you the most about this job?2. 2. TranslationTranslation: : ทำ��ไมคั�ณถึ!งตั องกี่�รทำ��ง�นในทำ��ไมคั�ณถึ!งตั องกี่�รทำ��ง�นใน

บร"ษั�ทำของเร�บร"ษั�ทำของเร�3. 3. How to answerHow to answer;; Tell him that you like the company’s creative Tell him that you like the company’s creative

business and marketing strategies and policies. business and marketing strategies and policies. Mention the work environment, location, size, Mention the work environment, location, size, and anything else that interests you.and anything else that interests you.


4. 4. ExampleExample;;

‘’ ‘’You are a progressive company. Your company You are a progressive company. Your company has a good reputation. I like the direction of your has a good reputation. I like the direction of your company. I think my skills will add to your company. I think my skills will add to your company’s success.’’company’s success.’’

5. 5. TipsTips;;

Remember, to do some research about the company Remember, to do some research about the company first. They like to know what you know about their first. They like to know what you know about their company and if your interests match their needs.company and if your interests match their needs.


11. . What are your future plans?What are your future plans? Where do you see yourself in five years?Where do you see yourself in five years?2. 2. TranslationTranslation;; คั�ณตั�*งเป+�ห้ม�ยของตั�วเองในอ�กี่ห้ �ป,คั�ณตั�*งเป+�ห้ม�ยของตั�วเองในอ�กี่ห้ �ป,

ข �งห้น �ไว อย��งไรแผนกี่�รในอน�คัตัของคั�ณเป.นข �งห้น �ไว อย��งไรแผนกี่�รในอน�คัตัของคั�ณเป.นอย��งไรอย��งไร

3. 3. How to answerHow to answer;; Answer in ways that give the interviewer the Answer in ways that give the interviewer the

impression that you’re ambitious. Say you would impression that you’re ambitious. Say you would like to see yourself grow in the job you are being like to see yourself grow in the job you are being offered. They would also like to know how long offered. They would also like to know how long you plan to stay with them.you plan to stay with them.

Question 4 ( Continued)Question 4 ( Continued)

4. 4. ExampleExample;;

‘’ ‘’I see myself in a position of responsibility I see myself in a position of responsibility in your company.’’in your company.’’

5. 5. TipsTips;;

Don’t mention plans for future travel or Don’t mention plans for future travel or education just yet, you might not get the job.education just yet, you might not get the job.

Question 5Question 511. . What are some of the problems you have faced and What are some of the problems you have faced and

how did you handle them? how did you handle them? How have you tackled problems at work?How have you tackled problems at work? How will you handle any problems you have at work?How will you handle any problems you have at work?2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; คั�ณเคัยเผช่"ญป0ญห้�อะไรบ �ง แล่ะคั�ณแกี่ คั�ณเคัยเผช่"ญป0ญห้�อะไรบ �ง แล่ะคั�ณแกี่

ป0ญห้�น�*นๆ อย��งไรคั�ณแกี่ ป0ญห้�ในทำ��ทำ��ง�นอย��งไรถึ �ป0ญห้�น�*นๆ อย��งไรคั�ณแกี่ ป0ญห้�ในทำ��ทำ��ง�นอย��งไรถึ �ม� ป0ญห้�ในทำ��ทำ��ง�น คั�ณจะร�บม2อกี่�บม�นอย��งไรม� ป0ญห้�ในทำ��ทำ��ง�น คั�ณจะร�บม2อกี่�บม�นอย��งไร

3. 3. How to answerHow to answer;; Present a problem that you faced and explain the steps Present a problem that you faced and explain the steps

you took to correct and solve the problem. Give the you took to correct and solve the problem. Give the result of your actions.result of your actions.


4. 4. ExampleExample;; ‘’ ‘’Last month we had a problem with distribution. Last month we had a problem with distribution.

Our upcountry agents weren’t following our Our upcountry agents weren’t following our guidelines. So I arranged a seminar for them. guidelines. So I arranged a seminar for them. Since then we have solved the problem.’’Since then we have solved the problem.’’

5. 5. TipsTips;; You should prepare yourself for this question, because You should prepare yourself for this question, because

the interviewer is testing your skills and assessing the interviewer is testing your skills and assessing your ability to deal with tough situations. Don’t your ability to deal with tough situations. Don’t criticize other people and not more than one or two criticize other people and not more than one or two examples.examples.


1. 1. What are your strengths?What are your strengths?

What are your strong points?What are your strong points?

2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; จ�ด้แข3งของคั�ณอย4�ทำ��ให้นจ�ด้แข3งของคั�ณอย4�ทำ��ให้น3. 3. How to answerHow to answer;;

Now is the time to highlight your strong Now is the time to highlight your strong points. Convince the interviewer that you have points. Convince the interviewer that you have the strengths needed for the job.the strengths needed for the job.

Question 6 (Continued) Question 6 (Continued)

4. 4. ExampleExample;; ‘’ ‘’I’m a hard worker. I’m not afraid of a challenge. I’m a hard worker. I’m not afraid of a challenge.

I enjoy working with other people. I’m not afraid I enjoy working with other people. I’m not afraid to face a problem. I like to work the problem to face a problem. I like to work the problem through until it is solved. I am diligent. I am through until it is solved. I am diligent. I am trustworthy.’’trustworthy.’’

5. 5. TipsTips;; Don’t brag. Be realistic and behave modestly when Don’t brag. Be realistic and behave modestly when

talking about your positive points. Don’t be to talking about your positive points. Don’t be to overconfident.overconfident.


1. 1. What are your weaknesses?What are your weaknesses?

Tell me your weak points.Tell me your weak points.

2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; จ�ด้อ�อนของคั�ณอย4�ทำ��ไห้นจ�ด้อ�อนของคั�ณอย4�ทำ��ไห้น3. 3. How to answerHow to answer;;

You may say a weakness that is not related to You may say a weakness that is not related to the position you are applying for. Mention a the position you are applying for. Mention a skill that you can easily learn later on.skill that you can easily learn later on.


4.4. ExamplesExamples;; ‘’ ‘’I’m still not fluent in English, but I am getting I’m still not fluent in English, but I am getting

better every day.’’better every day.’’ ‘’ ‘’I cannot leave a job until it’s finished.’’I cannot leave a job until it’s finished.’’5. Tips5. Tips;; Do not mention any weak points you have that are Do not mention any weak points you have that are

required for the job. you can avoid answering this required for the job. you can avoid answering this question by saying ‘’my weaknesses are insignificant question by saying ‘’my weaknesses are insignificant to the success of the job.’’ or ‘’I’m improving my to the success of the job.’’ or ‘’I’m improving my weak spots.’’weak spots.’’


1. 1. Do you have any work experience?Do you have any work experience?

What kind of working experience do you have?What kind of working experience do you have?

2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; คั�ณเคัยม�ประสบกี่�รณ(กี่�รทำ��ง�นม�คั�ณเคัยม�ประสบกี่�รณ(กี่�รทำ��ง�นม�กี่�อนไห้มกี่�อนไห้ม

3. 3. How to answerHow to answer;;

Mention the experiences you have had, especially Mention the experiences you have had, especially those relevant to the position you are seeking. They those relevant to the position you are seeking. They want to know how much background knowledge you want to know how much background knowledge you have about the work environment. Maybe you have have about the work environment. Maybe you have had little or no experience, that’s ok. had little or no experience, that’s ok.


4. 4. ExamplesExamples;; ‘’ ‘’I don’t have a lot of experience, but I’m a I don’t have a lot of experience, but I’m a

fast learner.’’fast learner.’’ ‘’‘’Someone’s got to give me a chance. Someone’s got to give me a chance.

Wouldn’t you like to do the honors?’’Wouldn’t you like to do the honors?’’5. Tips5. Tips;; This is a good opportunity to show off your This is a good opportunity to show off your

skills and experience, but remember not to skills and experience, but remember not to brag.brag.


1. 1. Have you ever been fired?Have you ever been fired?

Have you ever been involved in any trouble at Have you ever been involved in any trouble at work?work?

2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; คั�ณเคัยถึ4กี่ไล่�ออกี่ไห้ม คั�ณเคัยคั�ณเคัยถึ4กี่ไล่�ออกี่ไห้ม คั�ณเคัยเข �ไปม�ส�วนพั�วพั� กี่�บป0ญห้�ตั��งๆ ในทำ��ทำ��ง�นเข �ไปม�ส�วนพั�วพั� กี่�บป0ญห้�ตั��งๆ ในทำ��ทำ��ง�นห้ร2อเปล่��ห้ร2อเปล่��


Be honest if you have been fired and give a brief Be honest if you have been fired and give a brief explanation. Don’t blame others.explanation. Don’t blame others.


4. 4. ExampleExample;; ‘’ ‘’I have learned a lesson from that experience.’’I have learned a lesson from that experience.’’ ‘’ ‘’No Never’’.No Never’’. ‘’ ‘’I fond a job after that, and I have had good I fond a job after that, and I have had good

success.’’success.’’ ‘’ ‘’ I was laid off owing to the economic crisis.’’I was laid off owing to the economic crisis.’’5. 5. TipsTips;; Do not confuse ‘’fired’’ with resignation or with Do not confuse ‘’fired’’ with resignation or with

being laid off. You may have lost your job but you being laid off. You may have lost your job but you were not fired.were not fired.


1. 1. Tell me about your previous job.Tell me about your previous job.

Why do you want to leave your present job?Why do you want to leave your present job?

2. 2. TranslationTranslation; ; ช่�วยเล่��ให้ ฟั0งถึ!งง�นเกี่��ของคั�ณช่�วยเล่��ให้ ฟั0งถึ!งง�นเกี่��ของคั�ณด้ วยทำ��ไมถึ!งตั องกี่�รออกี่จ�กี่ง�นทำ��ทำ��อย4�ในด้ วยทำ��ไมถึ!งตั องกี่�รออกี่จ�กี่ง�นทำ��ทำ��อย4�ในป0จจ�บ�น ป0จจ�บ�น


Be tactful. Talk about positive aspects of your Be tactful. Talk about positive aspects of your previous workplace. previous workplace.


4. Examples4. Examples;;

‘’ ‘’Now, I’m looking for an opportunity to further Now, I’m looking for an opportunity to further expand my skills.’’expand my skills.’’

‘’ ‘’I’m looking for more growth and challenges.’’I’m looking for more growth and challenges.’’

5. 5. TipsTips;;

Do not give any negative comments or criticism. He Do not give any negative comments or criticism. He may be testing whether you had any clashes with may be testing whether you had any clashes with your former colleagues or boss. And if you say bad your former colleagues or boss. And if you say bad things he might think you will say that about him.things he might think you will say that about him.

Question 11Question 111. 1. How would you rate yourself on a scale of one two ten?How would you rate yourself on a scale of one two ten?2.2. TranslationTranslation; ; คั�ณให้ คัะแนนตั�วเองเทำ��ไร ถึ �ว�ด้จ�กี่ คั�ณให้ คัะแนนตั�วเองเทำ��ไร ถึ �ว�ด้จ�กี่ 11 ถึ!ง ถึ!ง 10103.3. How to answerHow to answer;; To be on the safe side, never say you are a ten.To be on the safe side, never say you are a ten.4.4. ExampleExample;; ‘’ ‘’I always strive for a ten in both my professional and I always strive for a ten in both my professional and

personal life.’’personal life.’’ ‘’ ‘’I would like to the best in all things that I do.’’I would like to the best in all things that I do.’’5.5. TipsTips;; Don’t give any Don’t give any specificspecific number. Try to sound as confident number. Try to sound as confident

as you can.as you can.


1. 1. What is your salary expectation?What is your salary expectation?

How much salary do you expect?How much salary do you expect?

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Avoid giving a direct figure. It is better to let Avoid giving a direct figure. It is better to let them give you a figure, because your figure them give you a figure, because your figure might be too low, or their figure might be too might be too low, or their figure might be too low for you. low for you.


4. 4. ExampleExample;; ‘’ ‘’The salary is negotiable and I’m quit The salary is negotiable and I’m quit

flexible.’’flexible.’’ ‘’ ‘’I’m looking for a salary that matches my I’m looking for a salary that matches my

skills and experience.’’skills and experience.’’ ‘’ ‘’What salary do you have in mind?’’What salary do you have in mind?’’5. 5. TipsTips;; Let the interviewer bring the subject up first. Let the interviewer bring the subject up first.

Let him give you a figure. Don’t be pushy. Let him give you a figure. Don’t be pushy.

INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWER

“Now, Do You Have Any Questions?” There are great questions and dumb questions

and, worst of all, no questions at all. The interviewer’s last question is frequently the

most important one. That’s when the interviewer smiles and says: “Now, do you have questions for us?” Your response at this point often determines if you continue as a job seeker or transform into a job getter.

But first a quiz. Of the following five behaviors candidates exhibit

in job interviews, what behavior do you think recruiters find most unforgivable?

Poor personal appearance Overemphasis on money Failure to look at interviewer while interviewing Doesn’t ask questions Late to interview

Of course, even great questions will not get you a job offer if you come in with other problems. Here, in order, are the ten attitude strikeouts that most often condemn job candidates.

Doesn’t ask questions Condemnation of past employer Inability to take criticism Poor personal appearance Indecisive, cynical, lazy Overbearing, over aggressive, “know it all” Late to interview Failure to look at interviewer while interviewing Unable to express self clearly Overemphasis on money

Fifteen Rules for Framing Better Questions

Ask open-ended questions. Keep it short. Don’t Interrupt Getting to Yes Use Inclusive Language Ask Questions the Interviewer Can Answer Avoid Questions that are Obvious or Easy to

Determine Avoid “Why” Questions

Avoid Asking Questions that Call for a Superlative

Avoid Leading or Loaded Questions Avoid Veiled Threats Avoid Questions that Hint of Desperation Asking Questions that Focus on What the

Company Can Do for You Don't Ask Questions that are irrelevant to the

job or organization. Relax and smile.

Fifteen Rules for Framing Better Questions (Continued)

Ten Great Questions To Ask• What’s the makeup of the team as far as

experience? Am I going to be a mentor or will I be mentored?

• What does this company value the most and how do you think my work for you will further these values?

• What kinds of processes are in place to help me work collaboratively?

• What can I bring Company XYZ to round out the team?

• Do team members typically eat lunch together or do they typically eat at their desk?

• What’s the most important thing I can do to help within the first 90 days of my employment?

• Do you have any questions or concerns about my ability to perform this job?

• When top performers leave the company why do they leave and where do they usually go?

• What do you see in me? What are my strongest assets and possible weaknesses? Do you have any concerns that I need to clear up in order to be the top candidate?

• Who are the “coolest” people on my team? What makes him or her “cool? Can I meet them?

Ten Great Questions To Ask (Continued)

The Dumb DozenThe Dumb Dozen

• 12 Dumb Questions Candidates 12 Dumb Questions Candidates Actually AskedActually Asked

The Dumb Dozen The Dumb Dozen (Continued)(Continued)

• Is it possible for me to get a Is it possible for me to get a small loan? small loan?

• What is it that your company What is it that your company does? does?

• Can I see the break room? Can I see the break room?

• What are your psychiatric What are your psychiatric benefits? benefits?

• How many warnings do you get How many warnings do you get before you are fired? before you are fired?

• Can you guarantee me that I will Can you guarantee me that I will still have a job here a year from still have a job here a year from now? now?

• Would anyone notice if I came in Would anyone notice if I came in late and left early? late and left early?

• What does this company consider What does this company consider a good absenteeism record? a good absenteeism record?


• The job description mentions weekend The job description mentions weekend work. Are you serious? work. Are you serious?

• What is the zodiac sign of the What is the zodiac sign of the company president? company president?

• How do you define sexual How do you define sexual harassment? harassment?

• Will my office be near an ice machine? Will my office be near an ice machine?


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