Interview

Check this out and Good Luck on winning an interview guys! Grasp the opportunity now & you can change your life ^_^


BEFORE INTERVIEW:

1. Do your homework to find out as much information as you can about the company.
2. Proper Appearance (Girls, put on some make up on your face okay ).
3. Timing is important.
4. Overcoming Nervousness :-

              > Exercise positive thinking

              > Think of what you will say and questions you will be asked

DURING INTERVIEW :

1. What to Bring Along
2. First Impressions Count

             > Appearance

             > Grooming

             > Handshake

             > Personality

             > Personal Presence

             > Eye Contact

     3.   Interview Strategies

     

             > Focus and remain calm

             > Listen carefully

             > In control

             > Relax and confidence

             > Give direct and honest answers

             > Respond promptly and thoroughly to the questions

             > Don't be afraid to ask for clarification

             > Avoid writing notes

             > Be aware of your body language

    4.    Observed Your Nonverbal

             > Many interviews fail because of lack of proper communication

             > Communication is more than just what you say

TOP FIVE NONVERBAL TO BE AVOIDED :

Eye contact ( listening / speaking )

• Lack of Interest
• Short Attention span
• Lack of confidence
• Send the subtle message that you are lying

Facial Expression

• Confused
• Lost
• Fear

Posture

• Sends out a signal of you are not confidence enough
• Lack of power potential
• Walk tall, stand tall and sit tall

Gesture ( Should be very limited during the interview )

• Reflect you are not sincere
• Belittle the issue
• Not Knowledgeable

Space ( reorganize the boundaries of your personal space and that of others )

• Irritate the Interviewer

"What you say is not nearly as important as how you say"

FIVE TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS :

1. Credential Questions
2. Experience Questions
3. Opinion Questions
4. Dumb Questions
5. Behavioral Questions

  5.    At the Close of the Interview

• Let the interviewer initiate the closure.
• Do not ask question about salary and benefits until offered the job. If employer asks about salary, answer it in term of a salary range.
• Thank the interviews for his / her time.
• Express interest by asking how long it may be before you are notified.

AFTER INTERVIEW :

Within 1 - 2 days of the interview, follow-up with a letter thanking for their time and restate your qualification and interest

• Allow the employer a week or two to contact you.
• Follow up with a phone call after you haven't heard from them after this time.
• Briefly recap the history of your application, indicating dates interview / position.
• Continue actively jobs hunt, DON'T GIVE UP.
• Stay positive and motivated.

HANDLING REJECTION :

Rejection is inevitable. It will happen to you as it happens to all other job hunters.

Prepare for it and don't take it personally.

Thank your contact for considering you for the position and request that she keep you in mind for future openings.

Ask for suggestions to help you improve your chances of getting a job. Ask for names of people who might be looking for someone with your qualification.

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY & ALL THE BEST 

Reference : Career & Counseling Center, Students Affair & Alumni Division, Universiti Teknologi MARA