中国传统礼仪习俗概论

Chapter One. Preparation for Job Interview

What kind of channel do you know for gaining helpful job information?

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Channels for Gaining Information

•Governmental career guidance center for graduates •University career guidance center•Various job fairs•Internet•Media

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Channels for Gaining Information (continued)

• Books, magazines, newspaper, etc. • Social connection• Internship • Conference, forum, etc.• Message

Interviewer in Interview

During the interview, interviewer always has superiority complex due to his dominant status. It may be in favor of HR’s job, but also may go extremism.

Read Interviewer’s Mind

•Be willing and serious to be a talent scout•First impression effect case: job hunting, question answering•Be superior and swanky•Psychological fatigue

Read Interviewer’s Mind (continued)

•Stereotyped thinking pattern case: two legs, general detective, elephant, flea, fish, photo•A presumptuous guest usurps the host's role•Specialization: gobbledegook•Standardization: survival of the fittest

What is stereotyped thinking pattern?

•Fixed thinking pattern.•Stereotyped thoughts are standardized and simplified conceptions of groups, based on some prior assumptions. Generally speaking, these "stereotypes" are not based on objective truth, but rather subjective and often unverifiable content-matter. (typical male and female)•Relate it to your life

How to handle stereotyped thinking pattern?

•Eagle case: 40, bump, mountain, cliff, nest, beak, claw, leather.•Open-minded•Courage and determination•Persistence : big mother

What kind of making HR may care and anticipate from

interviewees?

Ten Makings HR cares

•Be always grateful•Be tolerant: various perspectives•Have daily self-reflection•Self-discipline: bottom line•Hardworking

Ten Makings HR cares (continued)

•Be positive: selfish?•Sense of humor•Be responsible •Be honest •Be mature

• “ 我喜欢挑战自己 , 希望有一份富有挑战性的工作”

• 工作要求我应付挑战，我就会拼尽全力去应付 , 我年轻 , 没经验 , 吃点苦 ,比如平时要求我加班或者出差没什么 , 每个想上进和进步的人都是这样过来的”

•“ 我具有领导能力，我在大学的时候成功组织过……”

•“ 工作需要我领导一个项目的时候，我乐于承担任务并且有能力胜任 ; 如果工作不需要我担任一个领导者，我会乐于做一个被领导者，因为，我是谁并不重要，重要的是大家一起可以把工作做好”

Case: Being Mature

12 Characteristics of Swindlers Company

•No official company website•Very concise self-introduction•No specific requirement for education, English, computer, etc. •Easy interview, take short time, display great appreciation to interviewees

12 Characteristics of Swindlers CompanyContinued

•Flaunt their attractive treatment•No a second interview•Be careful in stepping into skincare and makeup industry (pyramid selling)•Be alert to business trade company

12 Characteristics of Swindlers CompanyContinued

•Company location: remote, resident area, old building, etc.•Furnished and hardware conditions•Insurance Company •Retain employees’ ID, diploma, deposit,etc.

Questions for Interviewers

•To HR:•How would you describe the company culture? •What type of employees tend to excel at this company? •Can you tell me more about the interview process at this company? • In a nutshell, ask for general questions

Questions for Interviewers

•To managers:•What are the most important skills for the job?•How would you describe your ideal candidate?•What's a common career path at the company for someone in this role?• In a nutshell, ask for detailed questions

Questions for Interviewers

•To coworkers:•What's a typical day like in the department?•How would you describe the work environment at the company?•What's the most enjoyable part of your job? What's the most challenging part? •However, don’t expect inside information

Questions for Interviewers

•For self-concern:•Are there any kind of qualifications I still need to work on or improve if I want to be eligible for this position?•What if I got this job, do I have to do internship first and when to start? How long is it going to last? And is it okay for me to ask for a specific period of time off for working on my graduation thesis?•When can I receive the further notice from you? ……

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