Preparations For A Successful Interview
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This document provides students with guidance on how to prepare for a successful job interview. It recommends researching the job and company in advance, preparing resumes and other materials, and practicing answering common interview questions. The document stresses arriving on time, being honest, confident and consistent during the interview. It also advises students to send a thank you letter after the interview and take notes to aid in the follow up process. The overall message is that thorough preparation, from learning skills to following up after the interview, can help students stand out from other candidates.
Preparations For A Successful Interview
- 1. PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW STUDENTS VERSION DALAT UNIVERSITY 05/14/2015 Triet Ho – [email protected]
- 2. AGENDA • Introduction • Why? • When? and What? – Before, in, and after the interview – Common mistakes • Conclusion • Q&A PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 3. Introduction PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 4. WHY? “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin • a writer, publisher • a scientist • a politician, philosopher • an inventor • discover about electricity • Your preparations show how you different from each other. PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 5. When? and What? PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 6. AT UNIVERSITY • Foundation – Try your best to learn beyond what you are trained • Soft kills – Team work, learning and research skills • English – The tool to sale your values – Common standard (TOEIC: 550) PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 7. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW • Research the job and the organization • Think about your bests and your interests and how well it fits into the job and the organization. • Prepare Materials – Resume – Transcripts (photo and original) – Certificates if any (photo and original) PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 8. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW • Prepare questions for interviewer/employer • Estimate travel time • Dress formally and brightly • Others: – Sleeping early – Eating well – … PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 9. RESUME • Personal Information – Name, Phone, DOB, Email, Picture • Career Objectives • Education • Knowledge and Skills • Experiences • Languages • Hobbies PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 10. COMMON MISTAKES • Spelling, Profile picture • Filename – Recommended: <full name>-resume.docx • Email address and email display name • Mass email sending • Incorrect receiver names • No email subject/content – Recommended subject: <full name> apply for <position> PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 11. IN THE INTERVIEW • On time with materials in hand • Honest, and positive – Tell the truths – Avoid complaining about others • Confident, influent, and consistent – Enter & Exit: strong smile and handshake – Strong voice – Think twice before answering PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 12. AFTER THE INTERVIEW • Taking notes: – Interviewer names (get name card) – Your impressions about the organization/job – Information that influence your decision • Follow up – Thank you letter within 1 or 2 days PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 13. CONCLUSIONS • Learn hard (both competence and English) • Understand the job and the organization • Well prepare materials • Be confident and honest • Ask questions and Follow up PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 14. Q&A PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW STUDENTS VERSION
- 15. APPENDIX • Common interview theme: – Round 1 - mainly focus on technical skills, and experiences (competence-based) – Round 2 - mainly focus on soft skills, attitudes, and your motivations (and salary) • In case of Phone Interview: – Tone of voice, full charged of battery, find a quiet place and strong signal • Bonus http://goo.gl/gBIu3N PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- 16. Thank you! and Good Luck! © 2015 KMS Technology The slides uses the images from internet