Dominate The Interview &

Land Your Dream Job!

WIN your
Job interviews
Agenda
1. Pre – Interview
2. Interview
3. After – Interview
4. Common interview
questions
5. Q&A
6. Mock Interview
Preparation is key for any job
interview!
Benefits of preparing for
an interview:

• Improve your comfort

• Increase your confidence
• Gain constructive
feedback
• Understand your body
language
Preparation for
Interview day
You landed the interview at
your dream job –
Congratulations!
It’s time to set
pre-interview goals!
• Research
• Review
• Rehearse
Preparation for interview day

Research Review Rehearse

Now is the time to gather all the background knowledge you can
about the company
Company information and
1 their position within that
industry
News or activities relating
2 to the specific industry

3 Job vacancies

Company’s employee
4 reviews

5 Interviewer Information
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 Preparation for interview day

Where to research?

The company Job Social Outside & Linked in

Website description media Inside contacts
resources

Be sure you
completely
understand the JD
and the distinctions
in job titles and 7
Preparation for interview day

Research Review Rehearse

Now is the time to return the microscope

on yourself

1 CV & Cover letter

2 Social media profiles

3 Job experience

Review from mentor/

4 senior level

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Preparation for interview day

Research Review Rehearse

Conduct a Mock Interview!

• To relieve anxiety and improve your
confidence

• At the end of the interview, take any

feedback they have on improving your
performance

• The more you repeat your interview, the

more confident you'll be during the real
thing..
Practice makes perfect! 9
Preparation for interview day

A few tips

• Go through your pre-

interview checklist
• Sleep well at the night before
• Eat a healthy meal prior to
the interview
• Don’t be late
• Dress up yourself
• Be relax
Dress Code – DON’T
Men Women

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Dress Code

Pants Skirt Blazer Turtlenec

ks

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Dress Code

Dress Shirt Sweater

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Dress Code

Scarf Shoes Stockings

Belt Heels Socks

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During the job interview!

1. Talking Talking Points

• Voice • Avoid using ‘filler’
• Tone words like “um” Listening Tips
• Volume or “ah” • Full attention
2. Hearing and • Be clear and • Focus
Listening confident
• Let the speaker
• Speak with finish before you
energy and begin talking
enthusiasm
• Listen for main
• Avoid slang ideas
• Be specific • Ask questions
• Have a point,
don’t go around
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During the job interview!

Tips for interviewing

• Make the Best First Impression
(Keep smile & show
confidence)
• Concentrate and show
enthusiasm
• Be sincere & professional
• Professional body gesture
• Have eye-contact
• Never badmouth a former
coworker or organization in an
interview
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During the job interview! - Professional
Gesture

DO DON’T

• Swing leg
• Make eye contact • Tap foot
• Sit up straight • Wring hands
• Hold head up • Bite nails
• Cross feet at ankles or plant • Tap pen
feet on floor
• Play with jewelry
• Keep an arm's length of
physical distance • Play with hair
• Have your cell phone on
17 • Cross your arms 17
During the job interview!

How to manage
an online job interview?
• Use your desktop or laptop but not
your phone
• Do the test-run with your interview
device
• Choose a clean, quiet & well-
lighted space
• Eliminate distractions
• Dress up like you would for a face-
to-face interview
End of the job interview!

How to get a “plus”

in the interviewer’s
view
• Prepare the questions for
interviewers
• At the end of your interview, smile
and thank the people involved for
their time. Your attitude
determines your success.
Follow up after the interview!

• Send Thank-you letter

• Follow up - after 3 days to 1 week (Email/
THANK YOU Call)
EMAIL
 If you take the job, do not be shy
about negotiating a salary.
 If you did not get the job, get
feedback on why you did not get the
position and stay positive.
• Reflect on what went well and what did
not go well to improve for the next
interview.
Be thankful!
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Common Interview Questions!
• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your strengths? / What is your greatest weakness?
• Why do you want to work here?
• Why should we hire you?
• What are you looking for in this position?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• What type of working environment / leadership do you prefer?
• How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
• Do you have prior experience?
• Who was the worst classmate you have ever worked with?
• How would your professors/friends/co-workers describe you?
• What are your hobbies?
• Do you have any questions for me? 21
Q&A
Mock Interview!

Now your turn!!!

Let’s role play with me!

BE YOURSELF AT YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW
GOOD LUCK!
THANK
YOU
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