JOB HUNTING SKILLS

INTERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

Watch this video

WHAT HAPPENED ?

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SITUATION ?

WHO ARE THEY ?

• Main purpose - to exchange information.

• To find out if you fit the job or if the job fits you.

• By answering and asking questions.

WHAT IS JOB INTERVIEW?

Self-analysis Questionnaire

Who Do You Think You Are?

True False

1. I reckon I can do things as well as most people [ ] [ ]

2. It’s not easy being me [ ] [ ]

3. When I have to make a presentation,

I’m terrified of making a fool of myself [ ] [ ]

4. It’s not often that I think of myself as a failure [ ] [ ]

5. There are a lot of things about myself I’d change if I could [ ] [ ]

6. I’m rarely bothered by other people’s criticism [ ] [ ]

7. Other people tend to be more well-liked than I am [ ] [ ]

8. If I have something to say, I usually go ahead and say it [ ] [ ]

9. I don’t often feel ashamed of anything I have done [ ] [ ]

10. When people say complimentary things about me I find it

hard to believe they really mean it [ ] [ ]

ACTIVITY 1

Score• Score 2 points for each ‘True’ answer to

questions 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9; score zero for every ‘False’ answer.

• Score 2 points for each ‘False’ answer to questions 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10; score zero for each ‘True’ answer.

• A score of 14 or more suggests that you are quite confident; and you certainly like yourself well enough

• A score of 8 or less suggests that you have serious doubts about yourself and your value to the world

Strength and weaknessesWork with a partner besides you and write about your partner strength

and weaknesses. You may use some of the words below: Do you agree?

Strengths Weaknesses

extroverted independent nervous impatient

confident analytical arrogant obsessive

motivated tolerant opportunistic uncaring

humorous caring frivolous nosy

ambitious honest ruthless indecisive

helpful focused controlling tunnel-visioned

flexible supportive bullying interfering

competitive generous combative irresponsible

responsible friendly introverted careless

ACTIVITY 2

Do you have any of these characters or strengths?

1. Communication

2. Honesty and Integrity

3. Teamwork

4. Interpersonal

5. Motivation / Initiative

6. Work ethic

7. Analytical

8. Flexibility

9. Computer savvy

10.Self Confidence

What will a good interviewer be looking for ?• Qualifications• Experience• Motivation• Personality• Additional Skills• Career Goals

A good interviewer will judge your performance by:

• What answers you gave to factual questions

• How you answered to these questions• How you responded to questions

designed to encourage you to sell yourself

• Your overall demeanour ( e.g appearance, awareness, decisiveness, politeness, humour, openess and so on )