The Careers Powered By English series

English Interview Skills

Session 5 of 9

By Lado Management Consultants

Adrian O’Donnell

Employer Concerns

Can you do the job?

• How soon can you be productive?

• Have you demonstrated that you can do this job elsewhere?

• If you have not done this job elsewhere, can you provide evidence that you have the necessary skills to succeed at this job?

What’s your Personality?

• Are you motivated

• Will you be hardworking and conscientious

• How long will you stay?

Will you get along with others?

• Will you fit in with the company "culture“?

• Will you be a team player?

• Will you be a positive influence?

Are you manageable?

• Do you take directions easily?

• Will you fit in with the existing management style?

Can the company afford you?

• Is the salary range compatible with your salary history?

• Does the benefits package meet your needs and expectations?

The key to successful interviewing

Who gets the job?

A. the person with the best skills

B. the person with most relevant experience

C. an enthusiastic and very well-prepared person who shows motivation, an ability to work in a team and who fits in with the organization's culture.

Important

Best persongets the job!

Types of Interviewer

1. Gut Instinct

2. Personal and Feeling

3. Conversational

4. Behavior based

1.Gut Instinct

• Are quick to make a decision about you• Have their favorite questions they ask each time• Will finish the interview quickly if they don’t like

you• Don’t speak much about the job requirements

Tips

• Work on your appearance and first impression• Look good!• Act with confidence• Smile!!!

2.Personal and Feeling

• Try to discover your values and feelings• Ask a lot of questions on your personal qualities• Want to know how you think and feel• Will probe your character

Tips

• Look at the organization’s website• Try to find information on the interviewer• Do they contribute to any favorite charities• Be prepared to speak about your values and

how they can contribute to the position and the company

3.Conversational

• Move from topic to topic• Are easy-going and conversational• Will discuss the work culture informally• Are relationship based• Ask general questions about your career

Tips

• Think on your feet• Be prepared and professional• Be confident without being arrogant• Be friendly and conversational

4.Behavior Based

• Will ask detailed questions and take notes• Will use assessment tools• Want to know about your past work experience• Questions will be linked to the job• Are objective and fact oriented

Tips

• Know your skills and competencies and how they will add value to the organization

• What are your people skills and how will this add value

• Use “I am competent at … so will be able to …”