Interview skills (elkholy)

Interview skills (elkholy)

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  Essential Interview Skills Presentedby Hossam Elkholy Founder Of SPWLA Mar, 2015, Al-Azhar University
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  Interview Definition  Ajob interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job.
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  A Job InterviewIs…  An opportunity to meet face to face  To discuss your qualifications  To assess your ability and skills  To demonstrate your skills and personality  To sell yourself
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  Types of Interviews Phone Interview  One to One Interview  Group interviews  Panel Interview  Technical Interview
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  Phone Interviews  TelephoneInterviews take place if a recruiter wishes to dwindle down the number of prospective candidates before deciding on a shortlist for face- to-face interviews. They also take place if a job applicant is a significant distance away from the premises of the hiring company such as abroad or in another state.
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  phone Interview  Soundfriendly, confident and calm  Thank the interviewer for the call  Collect your thoughts  Smile  Get company information  Tip: Dress up as if you’re meeting face- to-face
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  Other Types ofInterviews  One To One - Stress interviews are still in common use. One type of stress interview is where the employer uses a succession of interviewers (one at a time or en masse) whose mission is to intimidate the candidate and keep him/her off-balance  Technical Interview - This kind of interview focuses on problem solving and creativity. The questions aim at your problem-solving skills and likely show your ability and creativity. Sometimes these interviews will be on a computer module with multiple-choice questions.
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  Preparing for Interviews •Research the company • Share examples of achievements • Describe the Situation, the Task, the Action you took and the Results of your action. • Assemble relevant information beforehand • Re-read your resume and the job ad as a refresher. • Check yourself in a full-length mirror before the interview
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  Preparing for Interviews Rehearsingfor your Interview  Find out what type of interview it is  Develop list of potential questions and responses.  Confirm date, time and location.
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   Appropriate dress Create a good first impression  Ensure that you understand the question  Be yourself  Maintain eye contact with the interviewer(s)  Appear confident  Listen carefully to the questions Interview Stage
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   Bring extracopies of resume and references  If you have a career portfolio, bring it  Ask questions  What is the organization's plan for the next five years?  What kind of work can I expect to be doing the first year?  How much assistance is made available in developing career goals?  What are the opportunities for advancement?  Thank them and shake hands  Ask for business card Interview Stage
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   Recap interview Request feedback from interviewer  Send thank-you letter or email  Follow-up within 24 hours  Express gratitude for the employer’s time  Highlight qualifications  Restate your interest in the company/career area  Communicate enthusiasm to have met with them Post-Interview Stage
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  Dressing for theInterview  The general consensus amongst the recruiters is that dressing to impress for that first job interview not only tells the interviewer you are serious about the job but also that you're serious about yourself.
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  Dressing for theInterview
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  Dressing for theInterview  Wear clothes that are comfortable so you are concentrating on what is being asked of you  Both women and men should go light on the fragrance and aftershave.  If in doubt, do a full dress rehearsal before the interview and get a second opinion from a friend or family member.
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  Arriving on Time Be on time! This means not only don't be late, but don't be too early, and don't arrive with "baggage". 10 minutes early is good.  Smile. Make eye contact and give a firm handshake.
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  Check out theCompetition  Who is sitting next to you?  How many people applying for the position?  How do you rate compared to them?  What are their qualifications and experiences?  Ask them if they know any other company looking for people?
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  Body Language  Someresearch has stated that human communication consists of 93% body language and paralinguistic cues, while only 7% of communication consists of words themselves - however, other research assert that between 60 and 70 percent of all meaning is derived from nonverbal behavior.  Body language may provide cues as to the attitude or state of mind of a person. For example, it may indicate aggression, attentiveness, boredom, relaxed state, pleasure, amusement, besides many other cues.
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   Good EyeContact  Smile  Open Body Language  Don’t slouch  Don’t be too erect  Make sure your eyes sparkle  Be engaged  Breathe deeply  Accept an offer for a glass of water  Practice your handshake Body Language
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   Matching your communicationstyle to that of the interviewer.  Listen carefully to the interviewers questions  Avoid interrupting the interviewer.  Try not to use jargon in your answers or questions.
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  Dealing with Nerves Beingnervous is normal and most experienced interviewers understand this. And it rarely harms your chances if you acknowledge your nervousness. However, EXCESSIVE nervousness can work against you – especially if you continually APOLOGIZE FOR IT.
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  Closing the Interview Prepare questions and ask the interviewer these when asked to do so.  Ask (if you haven't been told) what the process will be after the interview has been completed, or when they would be prepared to make a decision.  Leave the interviewer with a good impression — smile and a firm handshake.
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  Common Interview Questions Tell me about yourself  Why did you leave your last job?  What experience do you have in this field?  Do you consider yourself successful?  What do co-workers say about you?  What do you know about this organization?  What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?  Are you applying for other jobs?  Why do you want to work for this organization?  Do you know anyone who works for us?
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  Interview Caveats • Beingtoo friendly. • Not listening to questions carefully. • Saying "we" instead of referring to your own achievements. • Making very general statements which lack substance. • Being poorly prepared. • Slouching, mumbling, speaking slowly. • Knowing nothing about the company to whom you are talking. • Making derogatory remarks about your previous employers
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  Arriving Early. Arriving Late. GlancingAt Your Watch Chewing Gum Bringing Along a Friend or Relative Smoking. Drinking a lot. Asking Too Many Questions. Not Asking Any. Not Knowing Your Own Strengths. Revealing Your Price Tag.
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  Summary  Understand theinterview process  Research the company  Rehearse your answers before the interview  Dress professionally and look the part  Arrive on Time  Assess the competition  Prepare for Behavioral Interview questions  Describe the situation, the tasks, the actions taken and the Result achieved  Maintain good eye contact and Smile  Listen carefully to the interviewers questions  Keep all your answers positive  Ask the interviewer questions  Deliver a firm Handshake and smile at the end of the interview