...Interview skills Interviews are designed to find out: * Can you do the job – experience and skills * Will you do the job – motivation * Do you fit in – culture and team Two main types of question – general and competency Good opportunity to find out about the organisation your are going for Types of interview First interview: telephone interview, CV or Application form based, case study, selection tests Second interview: 1 to 1 or panel interview Competency based Academic or technical Assessment centre (Ask what sort of interview to expect!) General questions * Tell me about yourself * Tell us about your relevant experience * Greates achievement ? experiences ? future goal ? * Give answers structure – don’t ramble * Your chance to paint your own portrait (relation to job, industry, etc) * Define the context * Be prepared with specific answers (research crucial) comparision based on the job description * Think about what they might ask you or what you have said already Competency based questions Use past behaviour indicates future success Objective way of comparing you to others Relate to skills and behaviour needed for the role Interviewers decide beforehand which type of answers score positive points They look for scenarios Identify competencies for the job your are seeking (company website, advert, job descriptions) Compare these against your background Avoid jargon !!! plan answer good examples !!!!!!!! Analytical...
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...Five selected interview questions with my proposed responses. Question: What makes you interested in working in our company? Proposed Response: The benefits/welfare that is provided by the company for the employees is attractive. By working in your company it exposes me to a new working environment, an opportunity to learn new skills and creating good learning experience. I believe that your company can provide me a strong platform to utilize and improve my skills and knowledge as well as it is a career advancement for me. Question: What are some of the ways you think you can satisfy your customers needs? Proposed Response: I would go the extra miles by understanding my customer’s problems and their needs. Hence, providing necessary information to them and meeting their needs is some of the ways that I would satisfy my customers and I would follow up regularly. Question: How can you use your strength and using it to contribute to our company? Proposed Response: I am flexible by nature, able to adapt to rapid changes around my surrounding, therefore I believe I can handle issues that comes along my way. Being detailed orientated, I am particular to every single details, which I believe this strength of mine will be able to contribute effectively to the company. Being a team player will also help me to cooperate well with my colleagues and this will help to boost the morale as well as the efficiency of our team. Possessing leadership skill will also help...
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...June 30, 2015 CAPL 398A.6980 Professor Carla Jones III. Interviewing –Skills Assessment 1. What are at least three issues or concerns you observed in the interview from the video presentation (e.g., attire, responses, body language, illegal questioning, etc.)? One of the issues that I observed in the interview is the way that the interviewee was dressed. She was casually dressed and had on tennis shoes. Another issue that I observed was that she answered her cell phone during this interview. That shows a lack of respect to the interviewer and the perspective employer. Another issue is that she was eating and drinking during the interview. 2. 2. What are at least three strategies the applicant could use to address those issues and concerns? The applicant would be able to address these issues in many ways. As fair as her attire is concerned, she would be able to consult to friends or family to see how to properly dress for an interview. There are also seminars that she would be able to go to and videos online that she would be able to review before going to her interview. If money was a concern, then she would have been able to borrow money to get an outfit or even gone to the thrift store or goodwill and purchased an outfit. As far as her cell phone ringing during the interview, she could have had it on silent or she could have left the cell phone in the car. She could have also put her phone on do not disturb so that...
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...• What skills do you notice in your interview style? This is, did you use rephrasing, reflective responding, clarification, interpretation, providing information, emphasizing client’s strengths, self-disclosure, summarization? During this interview I used the providing information skill. I provided my client with information needed for her to succeed at her intervention. I also used the empowerment, emphasizing on the client’s strength skill. We discussed where and when the client would attend her parenting classes. My client chose to attend parenting classes at her church where she thought she would receive additional support from her congregation. The client and I also discussed if she wanted me to make the appointments for her family or...
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...describes what I learned from observing a financial information gathering interview. Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal communication is the process of exchanging information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages. Volume The volume of Jordan’s voice was loud and easy to hear. Rate The rate of Jordan’s speaking was slow enough to easily process. However, his rate was not too slow, which would have probably caused the listener to become impatient. Inflection Jordan’s voice had enough inflection to where it was interesting to listen to him speak. This was a serious interview, though. Too much inflection in this interview may have made him seem too informal or not serious enough about the audit interview. Pronunciation Jordan missed a few verbal pronunciations. He struggled on pronouncing a few of the words, one being “patron.” This is understandable in this mock interview because if Jordan were really a movie theatre owner, he would probably be able to pronounce all the words in the industry. Kinesics Kinesics is the study of posture, movement, gestures, and facial expression. Space Jordan kept the category of space labeled personal distance while he was being interviewed by Ruby. He was about 3 feet away from Ruby, which fits into the personal distance range of 18 inches to 4 feet. Touching Jordan and Ruby began the interview by introducing themselves and touching in the form of a handshake....
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...INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & TECHNIQUES Collected by MBA Dept General Advice Before you go for your interview you need to find out everything you can about the company. Reread your application/CV/covering letter, so that you can think about your skills and qualifications, and also questions that you might be asked. In order to do well in the interview you need to be able to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills for the job, this will include your motivation towards the job, how well you will fit into the company, along with meeting their academic and skills requirements. You should dress smartly and appropriately and should leave in plenty of time allowing for possible delays, so that you are not late. Remember first impressions last! Tips It's a good idea to ask for a glass of water, as you will be doing a lot of talking, but it’s also good to take a sip if you want a few seconds to think about the question asked. • Ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a position where you can address all the interviewers. • Make sure that you remember the names of the interviewers, and take note of their various roles. First Impressions Most people make an initial opinion of a stranger within the first five minutes of meeting them. According to research employers' impressions are made up of the following: Body Language and image (70%) Tone of voice (20%) What you say (10%) As soon as you enter the building you need to be polite to everyone...
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...The Art of Interviewing There are certain essential skills that are not taught in school but are so important in all situations when you are dealing with people. One very important skill I believe all people should master is the art of interviewing. The skills that make a good interviewer will benefit everyone in all aspects of his or her life. I have learned how to become quite the expert interviewer and it comes from much practice. I have learned how to communicate and use the skills of interviewing in all areas of my life. I have found in my experience that using my communication skills and really observing other people has given me an advantage in my personal and professional life. The talent of winning people over in the first impression isn’t necessarily a natural gift. Just like anything thing in life, the more you practice, the better you get. The better you get, the benefits will become more and more apparent. Interviewing for a job is the most important part of the hiring process. Once you have succeeded in getting the interview, you have the opportunity to sell yourself and give them exactly what they are looking for in an employee. This is your time to shine and make sure that they know you are the one that they want. Whether it’s interviewing for a social club or organization, or for the job of your dreams, the skills you possess will carry you to success. There are simple techniques that are very important in the interviewing process. Eye contact...
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...STUDENT NUMBER: 016-525-057 TABLE OF CONTENTS Job Ad ..............................................................................................................1-2 Interview Plan ……………………………………………………………...3-8 Beginning-Preparing for the Interview * Conduct a Job Analysis * Develop questions in advance * Develop Rating Scales * Determine the Purpose and Format of the Interview * Train Interviewers Middle-During the Interview * Provide Background * Interview Do’s * Use Probes * Take Notes * Closing the Interview End-After the Interview * Score Responses * Follow-up * Conduct Further Assessment with Reference Checks * Make a Selection * Reminders Developing a Set of Six (6) Competencies.....................................................9-11 * Core Competencies * Functional Competencies * Job- Specific Competencies * Behavioural Descriptive Interview (BDI) Style Question * Answering Behavioural Interview Questions Using STAR Formula * Behavioural Questions Behavioural Anchored Rating Scale (BARS).......................................12 Rating Scales.........................................................................................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,.13-14 Appendices * Appendix A- Interview Questions and Answers..............................................15-19 Rationale for Selecting/Not Selecting Candidate ................................................20-21 ...
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...Job Interview Answer: What is Your Greatest Weakness? When you're asked what your greatest weakness is, try to turn a negative into a positive. For example, a sense of urgency to get projects completed or wanting to triple-check every item in a spreadsheet can be turned into a strength i.e. you are a candidate who will make sure that the project is done on time and your work will be close to perfect. Note that the term "weakness" isn't used in the sample answers - you always want to focus on the positive when interviewing. * When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule. * Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills. * I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time. * I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I realized that scheduling in advance makes much more sense. * I would say that I can be too much of a perfectionist in my work. Sometimes, I spend more time than necessary on a task, or take on tasks personally that could easily be delegated to someone else. Although I've never missed a deadline, it is still an effort for me to know when to move on to the next task...
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...| * | | | Common interview questions and answers.To help you to prepare for any interview, we have listed down the most common interview questions. If you go through these interview questions and answers thoroughly, it ensures that you are well prepared in advance and face the interview confidently. All the best! 1. Tell me about yourself | This is the most commonly asked question in any interview. And also, usually, this is the first question to be asked. As your answer to this question will be the basis for subsequent questions, you need to prepare a short statement about yourself and rehearse it thoroughly. However, ensure that it does not sound as rehearsed. Limit your answer to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about your work experience, the projects you took part or managed, your educational qualifications, and your achievements which are related to the position you are being interviewing for. | 2. Why did you leave your previous job? | Mention about leaving for a positive reason such as to look for new opportunities and challenges, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons. Never refer to any management problems or issues with your supervisors or collegues. If you do so, interviewers may think that you are also a part of those problems and will rate you negatively. This is not the right place for complaining about your previous job. | 3. Why do you want to join this organization? | This question is asked...
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...the company’s employees. The good work ethic may include completing tasks in a timely manner with the highest quality possible and taking pride in completed tasks. Considering the paragraph I just mentioned and taking the Business Professionalism class here at Kirkwood. The class itself has put these two factors, along with other important subjects, first impressions, cultural awareness, dining etiquette, professional organizations (D.E.C.A), clear communication, professional communication and add networking to complete the overall class curriculum. Learning about these subjects has been enlightening and a good refresher course for preparing for life in business after school. What I will do now is elaborate on what specific professional skills and knowledge from these topics I learned. My thoughts on first impressions in a business, is as taught in the class. You must be dressed to impress, but not only look the part. You must show that you are a polished individual in the art of professionalism because it only takes three to five seconds to make a first impression. Speaking clearly when you have the opportunity to voice your thoughts. Keep your body movements positive because you can give off the wrong impression with body language and the pitch of your voice. The sound of it needs to be measured because you want to be sure not to over talk someone. This covers the three face-to-face components, words, tone of voice and body language. I have used these three...
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...would not be valid to give a keyboarding test to a candidate for a job as a physical education teacher. If a keyboarding test is given to the same individual on two separate occasions, the results should be similar. To be effective predictors, a selection device must possess an acceptable level of consistency. Application forms For most employers, the application form is the first step in the selection process. Application forms provide a record of salient information about applicants for positions, and also furnish data for personnel research. Interviewers may use responses from the application for follow-up questions during an interview. These forms range from requests for basic information, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers, to comprehensive personal history profiles detailing applicants' education, job experience skills, and accomplishments. According to the Uniform Selection Guidelines of the EEOC, which establish standards that employers must meet to prevent disparate or unequal treatment, any employment requirement is a test, even a job application. As a result, EEOC considerations and application forms are interrelated, and managers should make sure that their application forms do not ask questions that are irrelevant to job success, or...
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...How to Survive a Job Interview, 10 Tips for Creative Professionals Do Your Research Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. A few years ago this would have been a time consuming task, but now, with the popularity of "online marketing", all the information you need is just a few mouse clicks away. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy. There's nothing worse than being asked "so... do you know much about our business" when the answer is no! If you find out that the job you have an interview for isn't really what you're looking for, there's no harm in attending the interview anyway... practice makes perfect. Dress the Part Having conducted many interviews in the past, I can honestly say, leave the suit and tie at home. In creative fields a suit is too rigid and old fashioned and you don't want to appear that way. This doesn't mean that you should turn up in your jeans and sneakers either (unless you're a freelance Illustrator with an outstanding portfolio... they seem to be excluded). Try to dress a little bit better than what's expected from the staff, this way you will show that you're putting in some effort, but also that you're not a bad match for the workplace. If you're really...
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...Name: Interviewing Skills kelsey reagan Grade: 11th/12th Date/Time: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Name of Presenters: Mr. Mirth, Mrs. Shivetts, & Mr. Said Questions: What are some ways we discussed to effectively prepare for an interview? Prepare some question they might ask you, prepare your answers and to prepare a nice outfit. What are some of the tips/skills we discussed you should do and/or focus on in an interview? Not to play with anything, dress nice, and to stay focus and answer the questions fully. As discussed in the presentation what should you send after an interview and who should it be sent to? Resume and to the person who interveiwed you Finding Your Path Student Survey Please fill out the questionnaire by highlighting the answer you feel best pertains to the information you received today. Please submit in the drop box in order for credit to be earned. Have you communicated with the Guidance Department before today and/or received information from the Department? No Once or Twice I’ve communicated a few times but not regularly I communicate regularly Do you feel you have a better understanding of what is available to you through the Guidance Department after today’s lesson? Yes No There is no change in my understanding of what’s available through the Guidance Department Will you communicate and use resources from your Guidance Counselor more after today’s lesson? Yes No Not sure/maybe Do...
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...Sample Interview Questions with Suggested Ways of Answering Q. Tell me about yourself. A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related. Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move." Q. What are your strengths? A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job. Q. What are your weaknesses? A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself? A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well. Q. What do you know about our company? A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview. Q. Why do you want to work for us? A. Same as above. Research the company...
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