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What is job interview?

A job interview is an oral process of

eliciting and providing information that

benefits both the EMPLOYER and theJOB APPLICANT.

It helps the employer to decide whether

the applicant is the most suitable person

for the job.

JOB INTERVIEW


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APPLICANTS:

To promote oneself as the most suitablecandidate

To respond to questions concerning

personal and educational background, workexperience, the job applied, future career

plans and personal qualities

To impress the interviewers both

professionally and personally so that theapplicants will be offered the job

GOALS OF JOB INTERVIEWS


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JOB INTERVIEWERS:

To find out if the applicants fit the job

To get relevant information about the

applicantsTo decide whether the applicant is the

most suitable person for the job

GOALS OF JOB INTERVIEWS


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PREPARATION FOR THE

INTERVIEW

Study the background of thecompany

WHY?

Learning about the company is importantbecause knowing what a company values willhelp you prepare yourself for the interview

WHAT?

1. Objective2. Mission/vision

3. Values

4. Accomplishments/achievements


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HOW?

Read corporate websitesCall the company for more

information

Talk to employees at the

company to gain inside

information of the workingculture of the company

Refer to the career centers


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Refer to the companys

pamphlets, brochures or annual

reports which might be put in the

reception areas

Make some notes on the

companys product, annual sales,

recent development of the


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PREPARATION FOR THE

INTERVIEW

PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS

Birth certificates

Identity cards

SPM result

Transcripts

Related certificatesRelated documentation


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TIMING

Never late to an interview

Know the exact place and

time of the meeting

Allow plenty of time to get

to the interview and plan toarrive early


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Tips to remember:

Dress professionally for the interview- the

attire plays a very supporting role/it helps your

image as you are serious about the job

In some industries where customer contact

and image presentation is necessary, yourattire will be well judged

Your behavior, interpersonal skills and ability

are equally important elements that reflect

your personality.

Carry your documents in clear folder

Do not carry fancy files

Arrange the original copies of your documents


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DURING THE INTERVIEW

Listen and face the person speaking

Good eye contact

Wait to be seated

Sit up straight Look and be confident

Smile

Make sure to speak slowly and pronounce clearly

Dont interrupt the interviewer while they talk

Take your time to think of the best possible

answer to the questions before speaking up


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Do keep your answers short

Rehearse answers to personal

questions,educational background, workingexperience, and also other common queries,

and why you want this particular job

Remember to say thank the person for theinterest shown


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PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW

(ATTIRE FOR MEN)

DOS

DRESS FORMAL

WEAR DARK-COLOURED TAILORED

TROUSERS

LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS IN LIGHT COLOURS

NECKTIES SHOULD NOT BE TOO FANCY OR

COLOURFUL

DARK SOCKS AND POLISHEDSHOES SHORT AND WELL-GROOMED HAIR

CLEAN-SHAVED/WELL-TRIMMED

NO ACCESSORIES


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(ATTIRE FOR WOMEN)

Dos

Wear suitable clothes

Avoid too bright colours

A little make-up helps

Wear comfortable court shoes with

heels

Clothes should be formal e.g baju

kurung, kebaya, or long skirt with a

blouse would be appropriate


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(ATTIRE FOR WOMEN)

Donts

Wear tight/revealing clothes

Wear too much jewelleries- theycan distract the interviewers

attention

Too much make-upVery high heeled shoes


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EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW

QUESTIONS (1)

Could you tell about yourself?

How would you describe yourself?

Do you have any hobbies? What do you do when

you have free time?

Could you tell about your educational

background?

What was your favorite subject at the

polytechnic? Why? Tell us more about your final semester project.

According to your resume, you are very active in

co-curricular activities at the school/polytechnic.

In your opinion, how important is curricular


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QUESTIONS (2)

What do you really want to do in life?

What are yourstrengths?

What is one of your majorweaknesses?

What have you learned from your mistake? What was your biggest mistake? What did you do

to remedy it?

Do you have any working experience?

Why do you choose this company?/ What do youknow about the company?

What makes you qualified for this position?


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QUESTIONS (3)

Do you think that you are the most suitablecandidate for this position?

Why should I hire you?

Why do you think you would enjoy this particular

job?

What motivates you in your job?

How well do you work with people? Do you prefer

working alone or in teams? Why? / Do you feelcomfortable working with others?

How do you feel if you have to work during

weekends and after office hours?

Are you willing to travel overseas?


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QUESTIONS (4)

Do you consider yourself aleader?/ Do you think you have

the ability to be a leader to a

team?

What do you think the mostimportant quality that a leader

needs to have?


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QUESTIONS (5)

How do you describe your workingstyle?

What do you plan to do in five yearstime? / Where do you see yourself

five years from now?

What is your expected salary?


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QUESTIONS (6)

Your exam results are not reallyimpressive. Tell us why should we

benefit in hiring you.

Do you intend to further yourstudies?

What can you contribute if you join

our organization? Which is more important:

qual i f icat ionorexperience? Why?


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