Mastering Job Interviewing

Techniques

Presented by:
Vicken Bahlawanian

Organized by:
Hisham Hashash
Workshop Plan
1. Mock Job Interview
2. Applying for a Job
3. Getting the Interview
4. Preparing for the Interview
5. The Interview
1. Types of Interview
2. Tips and Hints
3. Frequently Asked Questions
4. Questions you might ask

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Applying for a Job
Applying for a Job
 When we apply for a Job, we need to make sure that we
have:
 Well Prepared Resume/CV
 Keep Track of Applied Positions
 Do Not Apply for a Job Position if you are less/more qualified

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Preparing for the Interview
Preparing for the Interview
 After getting your interview appointment, you need to:
 Research about the company
 Know the person that you are going to be interviewed by and
his/her position
 Departmental Head
 Hr Coordinator/Manager
 CEO
 Arrive at least 10-15 minutes early
 Dress Code
 Documents needed for an interview

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Types of Interviews
Types of Interviews

 The Screening Interview

 The Selection Interview
 The Group Interview
 The Panel Interview
 The Situational Interview

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The Screening Interview
The Selection Interview
The Group Interview
The Panel Interview
Situational Interview
Frequently Asked Questions

 1. Tell me about yourself? (try to hold your response to

2 minutes)

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Frequently Asked Questions

 2. What do you know about our company?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 3. Why should we hire you?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 4. What can you do for us that someone else can't?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 5. What do you look for in a job?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 6. What skills and qualifications are essential for

success in the position of ______?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 7. How long would it take for you to make a

meaningful contribution?

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Frequently Asked Questions

8. What were the five most significant accomplishments

in your last assignment?

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Frequently Asked Questions

9. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 10. How much do you expect if we offer you this

position?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 11. Why do you want to work for us?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 12. What are your career goals?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 13. What position do you expect to have in 2 to 5

years?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 14. What was wrong with your current or last

position?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 15. What are your weak points?

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Questions you should ask

 1. What are some of the objectives you would like to

see accomplished in this job?

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Questions you should ask

 2. What are some of the long term objectives you

would like to see completed?

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Questions you should ask

 3. What are some of the more difficult problems one

would have to face in this position?

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Questions you should ask

 4. What type of support does this position receive in

terms of people, finances. etc?

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Questions you should ask

 5. What freedom would I have in determining my own

work objectives, deadlines, and methods of
measurement?

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Questions you should ask

 6. What advancement opportunities are available for

the person who is successful in this position, and within
what time frame?

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Questions you should ask

 7. How is one evaluated in this position?

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 Thank you
Any Questions?