8. Interviewing for a Jobppt课件

1、Chapter 8,Interviewing for a Job,Job interviews are scary, even when you have prepared thoroughly The best way to prepare yourself is to know as much as possible about the process and the employer.,Develop an Interview Strategy,What about yourself do you want the interviewer to know? Pick up 2-5 poi

2、nts that represent your strengths: enthusiasm, achievements and experiences, hardworking Listen to every question to see if you could make one of your key points as parts of your answer If not, bring them up at the end of the interview,13-3,Develop an Interview Strategy,2. What disadvantages or weak

3、nesses do you need to minimize? Lacks of experience, so-so grade, gaps If you bring them up , you can plan the best context.,Develop an Interview Strategy,3. What do you need to know about the job and the organization to decide whether or not to accept a job offer? Plan in advance the criteria on wh

4、ich you will base your decision ( you can always change the criteria ).,Preparation: Final Research,Read Web pages Newsletters Annual reports Trade journals Ask people you know about the organization Find out who will interview you and research them, if possible,13-6,Preparation: Travel Planning,Fin

5、d building and closest parking Plan how much time youll need Leave time for unexpected events (e.g., traffic jams, broken elevators, bad weather) Plan transportation, if flying,13-7,Preparation: Attire穿着,Meet interviewers dress expectations Make conservative dress choices the traditional dark busine

6、ss suit with a light blouse or shirt, plus tie shoes with matching dark socks for men and close-toed pumps with nude, unpatterned hose for women Dress a step above organization culture jeans notch up one step,13-8,Preparation: Attire穿着,Wear comfortable, shined shoes a fair amount of walking, heels S

7、tyle hair conservatively Wear understated jewelry and makeup Avoid perfume and cologne Present flawless personal hygiene Make sure your clothes are clean and pressed,Preparation: Professional Materials,Extra copies of your rsum Notepad, pen, and list of questions Copies of your work or a portfolio R

8、eference information: names, addresses, and phone numbers Briefcase to carry them,13-10,Interview Channels,Campus interviews so many students, you need good details and professional stories focus on 3-4 selling points you most want the interviewer to remember about you interview before the interview

9、ers are getting tired,13-11,Interview Channels,Phone interviews Advantage: do have to dress; use materials; take notes Disadvantage: no visual feedback Verbal feedback: smile, lean forward, and even gesture Selling points focus,Interview Channels,Video interviews Become more common Two kinds: list o

10、f questions and you prepare a video; live interviews Video conference: do practice ahead; listen to your pronunciation and voice qualities; check your posture, gesture, facial expressions and clothing; control nervous Actual interview: short answer, ask for feedback,Interviews Practice,Put on the cl

11、othes youll wear Practice everything Entering a room Shaking hands Sitting down Answering questions Use video equipment if available,Answering out loud is much harder than answering in your head!,13-14,During the interview,Interviewing skills will improve with practice Schedule a few before the one

12、is your first choice Prepare anyway Interviewers talks Tests: IQ test, personality test, emotional intelligence test,Interview Customs: Behavior,Practice active listening Do not monopolize with monologues the best interviews are conversations Never say anything bad about employers Be enthusiastic Be

13、 yourselfyour best self otherwise you take the risk Review your accomplishments Look for signs of organizational culture,13-16,Interview Customs: Note-Taking,Record the following briefly during or right after the interview Interviewers name (or names) Advice given to you What they liked about you Ne

14、gative points discussed Answers to your questions When youll hear from them,13-17,Interview Customs: Sections,Opening (2 to 5 minutes) Hold conversation to set you at ease Body (10 to 25 minutes) Answer questions to show your strengths Deflect questions that probe weaknesses Ask questions Close (2 t

15、o 5 minutes) Summarize your key accomplishments Listen to find out what happens next Questions,13-18,Kinds of Interviews,Behavioral interviews ask applicants to describe actual past behaviors, rather than the future plans What exactly did you do to handle the situation? How did you feel about the re

16、sult? How did your superior feel about he results? Your answer: extra work-prefer work alone inspiration,13-19,Kinds of Interviews,Situational interviews put you in situations similar to those you will face on the job problem-solving skills your ability to handle problems under time constraints and

17、with minimal preparation How would you handle an angry client? Sell something to clients? Prepare and give a short presentation?,Kinds of Interviews,Stress interviews put applicants under stress to see how they handle the pressure The key is to stay clam, try to maintain you sense of humor Physical:

18、 a chair where the light is in your eyes, ask for change Psychological: a group of interviewers fire rapid questions; all negative questions; silence Stand up for themselves and explain why indeed they are worth hiring,Final Steps in a Job Search: Follow-up Phone Calls and Written Messages,Phone Calls Show enthusiasm for the job Reinforce positives and overcome negatives from the interview Written Messages Thank the interviewer for