College English III

1. College English III Mona Jebril University of Palestine

2. What is the meaning of your name? • Does your name affect your personality? • If you had a choice, would you change your name? Mona Jebril University of Palestine

3. Making Interviews Mona Jebril University of Palestine

4. Types of Interviews • The Screening Interview • The Informational Interview • The Directive Style • The Meandering Style • The Stress Interview • The Behavioral Interview • The Audition • The Group Interview • The Tag-Team Interview • The Mealtime Interview • The Follow-up Interview Mona Jebril University of Palestine

5. First: The Screening Interview • Aim: The interviewer doesn’t want to know whether you are the best fit for the position, only whether you are not a match! • Tips • Highlight your accomplishments and qualifications. • Have note cards with your vital information sitting next to the phone (in phone interviewing) Mona Jebril University of Palestine

6. Second: The Informational Interview • The focus is on information at this stage not on the job. • During an informational interview, the jobseeker and employer exchange information and get to know one another better without reference to a specific job opening. • Tips: • Come prepared with thoughtful questions about the field and the company. • Give the interviewer your card (if you have one!), contact information and CV. • Write a thank you note to the interviewer. Mona Jebril University of Palestine

7. Third: The Directive Style • Here, the interviewer has a clear agenda that he or she follows. (Asking the same questions to compare results) Tips • Follow the agenda of the interviewer. • But, don’t relinquish control of the interview. Politely interject information which you think important and which prove your superiority as a candidate. Mona Jebril University of Palestine

8. Fourth: The Meandering Style • Here, the interviewer will rely on you to lead the discussion. • This style uses broad/ open-ended questions (e.g. Tell me about yourself) • Tips • Be prepared with highlights of your skills • Remain Alert to the interviewer • Remain respectful to the interviewer. Mona Jebril University of Palestine

9. Fifth: The Stress Interview • Legitimate or illegitimate?! • You might be held in the waiting room for an hour before the interviewer greets you. • You might face long silences or cold stares. • The interviewer might openly challenge your believes or judgment. • (Aim: to determine whether you will be able to withstand the company’s culture or not) • Tips • * Remember it is only a game. It is not personal. • Prepare and memorize your main message before walking through the door. • Even if the interviewer is rude remain calm and tactful. • Go into the interview relaxed and rested. Mona Jebril University of Palestine

10. Sixth: The Behavioral Interview • This style relies on your previous behavior to indicate your future performance. • (Describe a time that you required problem-solving skills, adaptability, leadership, conflict resolution, …etc.) • You need not only reflection, but also organization. • Tips • Review your CV • Reflect on your own professional, volunteer, educational and personal experience to develop brief stories. • Prepare stories by identifying the context. Mona Jebril University of Palestine

11. Let’s ask questions! Mona Jebril University of Palestine