Succeeding in Interviews Objectives

In this session, you will

Understand how to prepare for an interview Do background search on the company Identify your strengths and weaknesses Create a Resume

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Succeeding in Interviews Preparing for an Interview

While you are preparing for an interview, you need to:
Know the company Create a resume Demonstrate your suitability for the job
Ability to state strengths and weaknesses with examples and illustrations

Rehearse answers to common questions

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Succeeding in Interviews Knowing about the Company

Discussion Before you appear for an interview, analyze:
What all should you know about the company? How can you know about the company?

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Succeeding in Interviews What all should you Know about the Company
Products, services and brands Website Head office Key competitors Industry ranking Business volume, sales, profits, number of branches Recent growth Latest news Latest advertisement Key personnel in the company Tagline Roles they are hiring for
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Succeeding in Interviews How can you Know about the Company

Website Internet Magazines and newspapers Being alert to media communication about the company Reading the recruitment advertisement in detail Networking, asking people who work with the company

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Succeeding in Interviews Sample Resume

While creating your resume, you can refer to the following sample resume and the cover letter:

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Succeeding in Interviews

Activity: Creating a Resume

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Succeeding in Interviews Demonstrate your Suitability for the Job

Strengths
Self-discipline Goal-oriented and focused Time-oriented Positive attitude Team-oriented Good Interpersonal skills Perseverance Physical energy

Weaknesses
Keeps to self Procrastination Gets stressed Inarticulate

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Succeeding in Interviews Demonstrate your Suitability for the Job (Contd.)

Strengths
Mental agility Creative Planned Aware of business environment Good persuasion skills

Weaknesses
Poor time management Negative attitude Other reasons

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Succeeding in Interviews Summary

In this session, you learnt that:
While you are preparing for an interview, you need to:
Create a resume Understand company's background Demonstrate your suitability for the job State your strengths and weaknesses with conviction

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