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INTERVIEW PREPARATION
- Be clear on why you want the job and know as much as possible about
the company
- Know your CV well - usually the first question at an interview relates
to your qualifications and experience to date. It would not impress
any interviewer/s if you were unable to elaborate on what was in your
CV
- Be interested and enthusiastic about the job
- Find out as much as possible about the company and job you have applied
for
- Be prepared. Try and think of possible questions you may be asked
from your statements or from your CV
- Presentation is important - you should be suitable dressed and groomed
in your appearance - always dress in clothes you feel comfortable in
and that make you feel good
- Make sure your handshake is firm and you establish eye contact with
the interviewer/s at the outset
- Never lie about why you want the job - be positive about the reasons
for your decisions; never be critical of any previous employment - it
only serves to create a bad impression and make an employer wary of
hiring you
- Sometimes an employer will invite you in for a chat about the job
- Don't be fooled into thinking this is just a casual get together
- If asked about weaknesses resist the temptation to be too confessional
about faults, turn weaknesses into strengths i.e. if you are not so
good at some aspect of the job always say you have the ability to learn
quickly and you have the skills to get the information
- Show a sense of humour and feel free to laugh at appropriate times
- Try to avoid asking questions about money, holidays time off etc.
Hopefully, the employer will bring them up
- On the day of the interview have clear directions and know how to
reach interview venue
- Arrive a little early
- Bring with you a copy of your CV, certificates, references etc. in
folder to interview
- Be aware once you arrive at the premises all your actions, behaviour
etc. may be observed
- Let the receptionist know you have arrived
EXERCISE
Write down six points which you feel are important in preparing for interview
- some of which may not be part of the above list.
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TELEPHONE REPLIES TO ADVERTISEMENTS
Hints on telephone replies
- Be prepared
- Have job advertisement and CV at hand
- Have pen and paper close to you
- Dial number
- Be clear whom you want to speak to and in connection with what job.
Listen to questions and answers clearly
- Try to ensure in your conversation that your experience relates to
the job
- Be interested
- Be available for interview
- Ensure you get time and date of interview correct
- If it is an answering machine leave short clear message
- Applying for advertised position
- Name and Address
- Contact Telephone No
- End of conversation - Thanks
TASKS
(A) List four points that you consider important when applying for a
job by telephone.
(B) If you get an answering machine what would you say.
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