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Presentation & interview skills

This document provides an overview of interview skills and job applications. It discusses what an interview is, preparing for interviews, and the interview experience. Preparation is key to success, including researching the organization and job, anticipating questions, and practicing. Successful interview strategies include making a good first impression through appearance and body language, knowing yourself and your experiences, knowing the company and job profile, and being prepared to answer common interview questions. Proper dress, preparation, listening, and addressing any doubts or queries are important for both the interviewer and interviewee.

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Interview Skills and Job Applications Presenter: Nofal Umair
Overview What is an Interview ? Preparing for interviews The interview experience Interview questions
Successful Interviews Making the most of the interview
 A meeting of minimum two expert- candidate  Arranged to examine the suitability of the candidate  Tested for subject knowledge, skills and desired behavior in a very limited time  Interviewers will try to make allowances for being nervous and want you to present yourself in the best possible light.  Practice relaxation techniques to help you give your best.
What is an Interview ? Oral tool to test a candidate Procedure to find out skills, knowledge and ability
Preparation is the key to success – Review own skills, experiences and qualities • Check CV • Anticipate questions and identify relevant examples • Prepare key selling points – Research organisation • • • • Websites, reports, articles, company literature, etc Contacts with knowledge of organisation or sector Relevant articles in the press Personal visit or telephone call – Research job and occupational area • Job description – or similar • Current issues – Prepare your questions – Practice
Strategies For Success at Interview First Impression Body language Know yourself Know the company Know the job profile
First Impression “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Matt Lauer (American Journaliste) “Halo effect” “Devil effect” Your appearance is all wrong An obvious lack of confidence Nothing much to say
Non- verbal or Body Language  Posture: sit erect without learning  Entrance, introductions & on the desk or slouching in the chair, but don’t be stiff and tense  Always make eye contact when you speak, but avoid continuous staring  Don’t use too many hand movements and frequent change of facial expressions not in relation to words you have expressed handshake  Watch body language of interviewer
Dressing What to wear: – It is a formal occasion not a fashionable event – Aim to wear something appropriate and comfortable so that you can forget about it and concentrate on the questions being asked.
Clothes for Interviews Male: – Trousers, shirt and tie essential, jacket desirable Female: – Avoid low necklines and short skirts – Trouser suits are acceptable these days – Jackets desirable
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS • What are your strengths? • What are your weaknesses? • If you take this job, how long would you stay? • Tell me about yourself? • Why did you leave your previous job? • What sort of job you are looking for? • What appeals to you about this job? • Why do you think you’d be good at this job? • Would you accept this job if it were offered to you? • What do you know about this company? • Don’t you think you may be too old/young/inexperienced?
Conclusion Things which both interviewer and interviewee should keep in mind Dress Properly Do your homework Listen and try to understand things
Doubts and Queries