PERFORMING A JOB INTERVIEW

A job interview is a type of employment test that involves a conversation between a job
applicant and a representative of the employing organisation. It is more than just answering
questions. The interviewee must think about his body language and gestures, have good
manners and make proper eye contact. The most important thing is answering the questions
correctly, smoothly, and confidently.
Before attending a job interview, an interviewee is to make sure to know the etiquette
before, during, and after the interview session. Here are some points to note.

Do’s
▪ Prepare the reason why you want the job.
▪ Prepare all of your work experiences, strong and
weak.
▪ Point any special skills you have.
▪ Sit in a good position and try to look relaxed.
▪ Look at the interviewer enthusiastically while you
are speaking.
▪ Follow up a short answer with a clear explanation or
reason.
▪ Make sure that you mention your strong points and
special skills.
▪ Tell the interviewer what you want to learn from the
job.

Don’t’s

▪ Shake hand, unless the interviewer stars.

▪ Play with your hands or tap your feet on the
floor.
▪ Give a short answer.
▪ Leave without saying “Thank you for inviting
me to this interview”.
▪ Come in a rush
▪ Chew gum or candy while having interviews.
▪ Lie.
Task 1
In pairs or groups, take to ask and answer these questions by considering
some additional clues.
Tell me about yourself.
1

___________
___________

Clue: Elaborate on your educational background, previous job position, brief introduction
about your accomplishments, etc.

2
What interest you about
this machine company?

___________
___________

Clue: Tell how far you know about a machine company.

3.
What do you know about our
machine company so far?

___________
___________

Clue: Elaborate a bit about what you have researched about the company.
 What do you know about our
4 machine company so far?

___________
___________

Clue: Tell a bit about your previous job.

5. What is your position on

your previous job?

___________
___________

Clue: Elaborate some major responsibilities of your previous job

Tell me about your strengths.

6.

___________
___________

Clue: Mention your essential skills and positive points. Back them up with concrete
examples.

7.
Tell me about your
experience dealing with a
difficult client or
colleague.

___________
___________

Clue: You must respond to your experience dealing with a difficult client or colleague.
 What salary range do you
8. wish to earn?

___________
___________

Clue: To answer this question, you must know your skills that the company can readily use.
Show that your skills fit the organizations’ needs and you can contribute to the company’s
growth.

9.
What questions do
you have for me?

___________
___________

Clue: At the end of every interview, a candidate has to face this question. You can ask any
question related to the company or that will help you give a clear picture of your role in the
organisation.
 Task 2
In pairs, look for a job vacancy advertisement related to your major in a
newspaper. Perform a job interview with your classmates based on the job
vacancy you have.
Study the following example of a job vacancy advertisement below :

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Toyota Company Ltd., a leading commercial Toyota Company
promoted by Non Resident Indonesian seeking application from highly
motivated, creative, result orianted and complement Indonesian citizen for the
following position :
1. Position : Mechanics
Location : Malang
2. Position : Supervisor of Mechanic Departement Location : Pasuruan

Only shortlised candidates will be called for further selection process.

The company has the right to accept and reject any application, without
assigning any reason whatsoever. The decision of the company in this regard
shall be final and binding to the applicants. Canvasing at any stage of the
process shall lead to automatic disqualification.
For the detailed information and to apply: log on to
www.sakinabank.com/ main/ career and click ‘Apply Online’ icon of
respective job position.
This deadline for application is 05.00 p.m., February, 28, 2020

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