BusinessEnglishInterviewPreparingStudentsfortheRealWorldInterviewingStrategies&SkillsMakingthemostoftheinterviewObjectivesUnderstandtheconcept&purposeoftheinterviewLearnhowtoprepareforyourinterviewDevelopstrategiesandtechniquesforagoodinterviewInterviewsInterview=AmeetingwithanobjectiveEmployer’sobjectiveistofindthebestpersonforthejob–Employer:reviewscandidate’sexperienceandabilities•Canyoudothejob?(skills,abilities,qualifications)•Willyoudothejob?(interest,attitude&motivation)•Howwillyoufitintotheorganisation?(personality)You:impressemployerandassesspositiononoffer•Whatdoesthispositionofferme?•Howdoesitfitwithmycareerplans?YoumustprovethatyouarethemostsuitablecandidateforthispositionInterviewBeforetheInterviewAttheInterviewAftertheInterviewBeforetheInterview–Reviewownskills,experiencesandqualities•CheckCV•Anticipatequestionsandidentifyrelevantexamples•Preparekeysellingpoints–Researchorganisation(company)•Websites,reports,articles,companyliteratureetc•Contactswithknowledgeoforganisationorsector•Relevantarticlesinthepress•PersonalvisitortelephonecallBeforetheInterview–Researchjobandoccupationalarea•Jobdescription–orsimilar•Currentissues–Prepareyourquestions–PracticePreparationisthekeytosuccessKnowyourself•BeabletoarticulateYOUR–Skills–Values–Interests–Abilities–Longtermplans•Beabletogiveexamplesofthem•Thinkonyourfeet–outsidetheboxShowthecompletepictureTellmeaboutyourself...tellastory….howdoyouwantcompaniestorememberyou?Questions?Researchtypicalinterviewer’squestionsPreparesomequestionstoaskemployerAskedQuestionsAboutyou–Tellmeaboutyourself-BringmeuptodatewithyourCV?–Whydidyouchoosethatparticulardegreeprogramme?–Whatexperiencehaveyouhadthatisrelevanttothispost?–Whatwouldyouconsideryourmajorachievementstodate?Aboutthejob–Whatinterestsyouaboutthisjob?–Whatdoyouknowaboutthisorganisation?–Whatotheroptionsareyouconsidering?–Howdoyouseeyourcareerdeveloping–5years?–IfyouwereHeadofDepartment,whatwouldbeyourpriorities?AskingQuestionsAskappropriatejob-relatedquestions–Whatareorganisation’sfutureplans/projects?WorkandTraining–WhatwouldIbedoing?–Whatisthetraining?–Whatistheprojecttimescale?Colleagues–WhowouldIbeworkingwith?–ContactswithothersinsideandoutsidetheorganisationAskingQuestionsLocation–WherewillIbe–Travel,location,mobilityrequiredSalaryandProspects–Appropriatestartingsalary–WhathappenedtorecentgraduatesCareerProgressionTheappraisalProcedureSkills–theyjustcan’tgetenoughMostWantedList…ENERGYTHEYWANT….TeamPlayerIHAVE….CompletedateamProjectaspartofmycourseBeenamemberofaSportsclubcommitteewhichrequiredgoodlisteningskills,workingwithothersunderpressureCOMMUNICATIONSKILLSListeningOne-to-oneWritingPresentingtoagroupTEAMWORKAppreciateotherPeople’sStrengthsandWeaknessesShareinformationandopportunitiesHaveteamobjectivesTIMEMANAGEMENTListthingstoBedonePrioritiseScheduleyourActivitiesAndCommitmentsPROBLEMSOLVINGFaceuptoproblemsAssesstheoptionsNegotiateasolutionFLEXIBILITYAdapttoNewsituationsMakeContingencyPlansTofailtoPrepareistopreparetofailAttheInterviewMakeagood“FirstImpression”WatchbodylanguageMakeagood“FirstImpression”Firstimpressionsverypowerful–HaloeffectorDevileffectAllowtimetorelaxDressappropriatelyEntrance,introductions&handshakeSmileandmakeeyecontactBeawareofownmovementsWatchbodylanguageofinterviewerTheinterviewernotices:Howyoulook,sitandact–wherearemyhands?Eyecontact–whodoIlookatinapanelinterview?Style,toneanddeliveryofvoice–talkingtoofast?Howconfidentyouappear–smile!WatchbodylanguageDo’sMakefrequenteyecontactSmileTakenotesSmileNodfrequentlySmileKeepyouhandsoutofyourpocketDon’tsSlouchCrossyouarmsTapyourfeetClearyourthroatrepeatedlyBiteyourlipsornailsWatchbodylanguageWhatshouldIwear?IDon’tThinkSo!!ClothingTipsforMen•Conservative2-piecedarksuit,navyblueormediumtodarkgray.•Longsleevedblueorwhiteshirt.•Silktiecomplimentingincolororstyle•Blackdresssocks•Darkpolishedshoesandmatchingbelt•Jewelry–Nobracelets,earringsorlargerings.DressforSuccessClothingTipsforWomen•Darkconservativesuit.Twopiece1or2buttonjacketandkneelengthskirt.•Whiteorlightcoloredlongsleevedblousethatisnotlowcutorsheer.•Blackwellpolishedshoeswith1to1½inchheels.•Naturaltoneorsheerblackpantyhose.•Limitedconservativejewelry.DressforSuccessMasteringtheHandshakeThePull-InTheTwo-HandedShakeTheTopperTheFingerSqueezeTheBoneCrusherThePalmPinchTheLimpFishTheProperHandshake•Firm,butnotbone-crushing•Lastsabout3seconds•Maybepumpedonceortwicefromtheelbow•Isreleasedaftertheshake,eveniftheintroductioncontinues•Includesgoodeyecontactwiththeotherperson•Holdyourdrinkinyourlefthandtoavoidacold,wethandshakeGoodBusinessEtiquetteJobisofferedtoyou•“Thankyouforcalling,I’llgetbacktoyouwithmydecisionbytheendoftheday..”Jobisnotoffered•“Thankyoufortakingthetimetointerviewme..”Professional/politeCommentsRemembertobeyourself…Everyoneisnervous…BepreparedDon’tGiveUpIttakestimeandpersistencetoreachyourgoalConsidereveryinterviewalearningexperience