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Interviewing for a Job. A face-to-face meeting between you and an employer. The last and most important step in the job seeking process. An entry-level job interview usually lasts between 20-30 minutes. Always plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
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Interviewing for a Job • A face-to-face meeting between you and an employer. • The last and most important step in the job seeking process. • An entry-level job interview usually lasts between 20-30 minutes. • Always plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. • Gives the employer an opportunity to see if you have the skills for job. • Chance to see you in person. • See how you handle yourself and your behavior. • Ask you questions and see if you will be able to work with supervisors and co-workers. • The company will think of potential employees as an “investment” to the company because of the training and time they put into that employee. • Companies usually have performance reviews or evaluations every 3 months.
An interview allows you to • Sell your skills and abilities to the employer. • Decide if the position meets your goals and interests. • BEFORE THE INTERVIEW • Learn about the companies: product or service, their main competition. • Do some homework about the company by doing a internet search. • Bring your resume, list of questions and a pen. • Show the employer that you are through, detailed, well prepared, and serious about the position • Remember you are dressing for the interview and not the job you are to be performing. • Always wait until the end to ask questions. • Conclude by thanking the interviewer for their time.
During the Interview • There are three areas of concern during the interview. • 1)Answering the Interviewers Questions • Speak slowly, clearly and a reasonable level. • Don’t give one-word or one line answers. • Listen, pay attention, listen more!! • Your Non-Verbal Communication • Sit in a comfortable position, do not slouch. • Keep your hands in your lap. • Try to maintain good eye contact with the interviewer. • Do not look at your hands and or feet.
During the Interview • 3) Asking Your Questions • Always wait until the interviewer invites your questions. • Make sure that your questions indicate a sincere interest in the company or position. • Conclude by thanking the interviewer for his/her time and for providing you with the opportunity to receive an interview.
More Facts about The interview • The best qualified person on paper doesn’t always get the job. Be on time, look good, but not flashy. • Be prepared and look confident, this will help you overcome nervousness before the interview starts. • Always think or pause before answering a difficult question. • Introduce yourself with firm handshake. • Ask proper questions at the end. • Make a positive statement about any negative situation. • Two major types of interviews are informational & hiring. • Employers cannot discriminate because of race, age, religion, marital status, disability, and sex.
Top 3 reasons people lose their jobs • #3) Lack appropriate and or specific skills. • #2) Late for Work – not reliable. • #1) Unable to get along with • co-workers.