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INTERVIEWS. The interview is a crucial step in the recruitment process . How can you get prepared for an interview ?. When called for an interview , confirm the location of the interview and be there 10-15 minutes before the interview , neither earlier , nor later .
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Whencalledfor an interview, confirmthelocation of theinterviewand be there 10-15 minutesbeforetheinterview, neitherearlier, norlater.
Alsobringextracopies of your CV andgoovertheinformation in it.
BeforetheInterview • Findoutwhatsort of interviewyouaregoingto be having • Researchthecompanytofindoutaboutthem • Preparefortypes of questionstheymight ask you in relationtothatjob role • Researchyourself: thinkabouttheskills, strengths, andweaknessesyouhave • Trytousesomerelaxationtechniques
DuringtheInterview • Relatetheanswerstothejobitself • Don’thideinformation • Don’t say youdon’thaveweaknesses but talk abouthowyou can overcomethem
Don’tsoundoverambitious • Use body languageeffectively • Usepositivelanguage • Don’trundownyourpreviousemployer • Mentionachievementsandexperiencethatarerelevanttoyourapplication
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS: • Distanceinterview • Groupinterview • Mealtimeinterview • One on oneinterview
Panel interview • Behavioralinterview • Presentations • Caseinterviews
INTERVIEW TIPS • Useappropriatestyle of language • Establisheyecontact • Be well-preparedforpossiblequestionsaboutyourachievementsandweaknesses • Lookandspeakconfidently • Avoidhavinglowenergyduringtheinterview
Employerslookforthreemaintraitswheninterviewing a candidate: positivity, sense of responsibilityandcompetency.
Theimage is capturedfirstwith body languagebeforethespokenwordregistersin ourmind.
Eyecontact Steady Don’troam Don’tstareunblinking
handshake Firmandgenderfree
Fidgetsignals Don’tplaywithjewelleryorclothes Pay attentiontopace of language Don’t be toochatty Don’tovernod
Positivesignals Position of handandface Confidentposture Sit back in thechair
Non-verbalappearance Think of someoneyouadmire Be calm Workwith a purpose Headhigh