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Effective tips for job interviews abroad

EF Global Future Series . More on ef.com

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Webinar presented by:

Eric Van Delden

Recruitment and Development Director

Education First

Former Online Marketing Director

David Pires

Social Media Manager

EF Education First

Former Recruiter at Danone

Effective Tips for Job Interviews Abroad

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Agenda

1. The Job Interview Context

2. The interview preparation

3. Interview and follow-up

4.What else ?

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1. The job interview context

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Congrats, you got a job interview!

You’ve done 75% of the job, now it’s all about the last step!

You have an interesting

profile

You wrote a great CV and

cover letter

You used social networks

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The Job Interview Process

From the job seeker’s perspective, what you do pre-interview

and post interview matter as much as the interview itself

“A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for

prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer

hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role”

WikipediaDo you think this definition is complete?

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LinkedIn Survey: The Biggest Interview Mistakes

It’s all about preparing properly!

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2. The interview preparation

Get the basics right (timing etc.)

Do research

Prepare your answers

Prepare some questions

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Checklist Interview Preparation - The Basics

Arrive on timeo Arrive to the interview site 15-30 min in advanceo Have your phone with you

Dress and Appearance o Dress professionally, but be comfortableo Don’t look messy, be clean!

Have your “interview package” with youo Pen and paperso Well-presented copy of your resumeo Bonus*: some personal notes with your key selling points

Unplug your phone/put it on silento Disconnect yourself and be fully available for your interviewer

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Prepare answers to the most common interviews question

Tell me about yourself, what’s your story What are your strengths and weaknesses? What can you bring us? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Why do you want to work here? What things would your previous managers say about you ? What problems can you help us solve/how can you contribute? What are your salary expectations?

Practice answering these question by yourself at least once before the interview and take notes!

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Do your homework: Research!

– Google the company and its news, social media profiles– Check industry trends– Get insights about the job description– Use your networks to gather relevant information

Bonus*: Do some research about the interviewer

Coming to an interview well prepare shows that you are proactive and serious!

Source: SavvySugar

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Come with your own questions

Prepare open-ended questions about:– The role– The company culture– Timeline / Next steps

Great questions will reveal your analytical skills and curiosity

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2. The Interview and the Follow-up

Source: Empirella.com

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A good interviewee…

– Understands the job expectation quickly (don’t be afraid to ask to clarify)

– Takes time to structure his/her answers– Answers questions clearly and confidently– Doesn’t talk about the “Big 3” (Religion, Politics and Sex)– Asks questions– Is friendly, smiling and energetic

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Avoid the Deadly Skype Interviews Sins

– Wrath of Skype - Avoid the "Can you hear me now?“– Consider your “Skype Appearance”

• Nickname, pictures, background, lights, etc.

– Keep your interview engaged and interesting

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After The Interview: Send a Thank You Note

The Thank You Email should say a few simple things:

– Thank you for meeting (or talking) with me.– I really want this job.– Quick plug about why I'm perfect for it

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4. What Else ?

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What do global employers look at ?

Don’t feel intimidated because you are “only” a fresh grad!

• Education

• Professional background

• Language and Communication skills

• Personality

• Cross cultural ability

• Experience abroad

• Other achievements or interests

• Often recruit from Business schools or through company’s own network

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Your competitiveness – An interview is just an image of you

• Strong academic background, minimum BA

• Higher education such as Master, MBA etc

• International degrees

• International work experience, Internships

• Excellent English skills

• Other languages

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Specialist or Management skills

Employment rate (age 15-29) 40.3%; employment rate of uni graduate: 58%, http://www.acrofan.com/ko-kr/live/news/20110609/00000034

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Matching the dream job and the dream you

• What’s needed in your dream job ?

Skills you need to acquire

• What skills and personality traits do you have today?

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Developping new skills

Also...

• Get to know the industry

• Get to know people and

their jobs

• Network

Improve your academic and

analytic skills

•Through educational programs

Improve your business skills

•Through on-job training,

internship, volunteering

Improve your language and

communication skills

•Through debate clubs,

discussions, language courses

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Adding value to your professional profile

Experience Abroad

Academic Year or Language Course Abroad from 2 to 52

weeks

International Internships

Work Experience

Relevant Internships / Jobs

Volunteering in a Non-Profit

EF Ambassador Experience

Academic Experience

Join a prestigious university

Follow the best programs

Explore your Passion

Have a life outside of work and academics. Follow what

drives you

Added Value

Experiences

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About EF Education First

To break down the barriers of language

culture and geography

Our Mission

400 schools & officesIn over 60 countries

Over 15 million students

EF Today

World Leader in International Education. Founded in 1965, EF offers study abroad programs, language education,

educational and leisure tours, cultural exchange, academic programs and more.

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What’s Next

• Get the most of your EF Ambassador Experience• What’s the story you will tell, the achievements and the

learning you will share?

• Get the slides at www.ef.com/interviewambassadorswebinars

• My contact: [email protected]