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Job InterviewJob Interview面試的準備與面試技巧面試的準備與面試技巧

by Jennifer H. Hsiang by Jennifer H. Hsiang 向慧芳向慧芳[email protected]@ms13.hinet.net

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Job InterviewJob Interview

IntroductionIntroduction 面試的重要面試的重要 The function of interview The function of interview 面試的功能面試的功能 Preparation Preparation 如何準備面試如何準備面試 Dress smartly Dress smartly 面試時的服裝面試時的服裝 Body language Body language 面試時的肢體語言面試時的肢體語言 Important tips Important tips 面試前的叮嚀面試前的叮嚀 Interviewed by a foreign enterprise Interviewed by a foreign enterprise

參加外商公司面試參加外商公司面試

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Job InterviewJob Interview

Get yourselves prepared for these Get yourselves prepared for these questions questions 面試題庫面試題庫

Questions for you to ask Questions for you to ask 適當適時的提問適當適時的提問 How to impress the company ?How to impress the company ?

面試的結束面試的結束 Follow-ups Follow-ups 面試後的追蹤面試後的追蹤 What kind of company is right for you ? What kind of company is right for you ?

如何挑選公司如何挑選公司

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IntroductionIntroduction

95% of the jobs require an interview.95% of the jobs require an interview.

Don’t think the employers only evaluate you Don’t think the employers only evaluate you by the answer you give to their questions. If by the answer you give to their questions. If they do, reading your CV is good enough to they do, reading your CV is good enough to make that decision.make that decision.

Most of the supervisors believe that they can Most of the supervisors believe that they can know a lot more about job applicants through know a lot more about job applicants through an interview.an interview.

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The Function of InterviewThe Function of Interview

To evaluate your future potentials, possible To evaluate your future potentials, possible advancement. advancement.

To know if the job applicants can work well To know if the job applicants can work well with their co-workers.with their co-workers.

To observe job applicants’ non-verbal To observe job applicants’ non-verbal communication skills.communication skills.

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The Function of InterviewThe Function of Interview

Remember, no matter what questions are asked in Remember, no matter what questions are asked in an interview, the purpose of these questions is for the an interview, the purpose of these questions is for the interviewer to evaluate -interviewer to evaluate -

if you have the skill, experience, training and if you have the skill, experience, training and interest necessary to fulfill the requirements of the interest necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position. position.

if you fit the job and their corporate culture if you fit the job and their corporate culture (company personality)(company personality)

if you are hired, are you going to remain with the if you are hired, are you going to remain with the employer for at least several years ?employer for at least several years ?

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PreparationPreparation

After you have made contact with an employer After you have made contact with an employer and scheduled an interview, you will need to do and scheduled an interview, you will need to do some preparation.some preparation.

Interview is not only a conversation, the Interview is not only a conversation, the purpose of questions asked by interviewer are purpose of questions asked by interviewer are for employers to judge if you’re the best for employers to judge if you’re the best candidate for the position.candidate for the position.

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PreparationPreparation

To prepare your answers to the questions most likely To prepare your answers to the questions most likely to be asked, you will need to know more about the to be asked, you will need to know more about the company before the interviewcompany before the interview

Surf the internet to find and go through the website Surf the internet to find and go through the website of the company. (company history, products, of the company. (company history, products, market…) market…)

Read the recruitment advertisement again to find out Read the recruitment advertisement again to find out what qualifications are the most wanted for this what qualifications are the most wanted for this position.position.

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PreparationPreparation

An interview may include:An interview may include:

IQ Test IQ Test

Aptitude testAptitude test

Written examinationWritten examination

Oral examinationOral examination

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PreparationPreparation

First, purchase a presentation folder (twin-pocket First, purchase a presentation folder (twin-pocket portfolio folder). portfolio folder).

Place in the folder a copy of your resume, Place in the folder a copy of your resume, autobiography, certificates, reference, samples of autobiography, certificates, reference, samples of your work.your work.

Be prepared to leave the folder with the employer.Be prepared to leave the folder with the employer.

By preparing this folder, you demonstrate By preparing this folder, you demonstrate outstanding planning, organizing, and presentation outstanding planning, organizing, and presentation skills.skills.

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PreparationPreparation

You should also purchase a small notebook to take You should also purchase a small notebook to take notes during the interview.notes during the interview.

You should take notes when interviewer -You should take notes when interviewer - 1. mentions about the responsibilities of the position1. mentions about the responsibilities of the position 2. tells you about the company’s background 2. tells you about the company’s background 3. asks you to provide some additional information.3. asks you to provide some additional information. (ex. University transcript…)(ex. University transcript…) When you make a note of above mentioned matters, When you make a note of above mentioned matters,

it again emphasizes your organizational ability.it again emphasizes your organizational ability.

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PreparationPreparation

““Would you please tell me about yourself?” – is Would you please tell me about yourself?” – is one of the most feared questions asked in an one of the most feared questions asked in an interview.interview.

Prepare a “three-minute” self-introduction Prepare a “three-minute” self-introduction

including your including your - working experience- working experience - skills- skills - educational background.- educational background.

Next slide will help you prepare for the Next slide will help you prepare for the introduction.introduction.

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PreparationPreparation

Do you really understand yourself ?Do you really understand yourself ? Do you have an answer for the following questions ?Do you have an answer for the following questions ?

What are the strengths in my working experience, What are the strengths in my working experience, educational background and skills directly related to educational background and skills directly related to this job ?this job ?

What qualification and skills I have will impress the What qualification and skills I have will impress the interviewer ?interviewer ?

What qualification and skills I have can demonstrate What qualification and skills I have can demonstrate my future potentials ? my future potentials ?

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PreparationPreparation

To simulate an interviewTo simulate an interview

Prepare and memorize the answer for Prepare and memorize the answer for possible questions asked in an interview.possible questions asked in an interview.

Record your answer with a recording device. Record your answer with a recording device. (audio recorder / digital camera / camcorder)(audio recorder / digital camera / camcorder)

Ask opinion from a friend.Ask opinion from a friend. practice, practice and practice.practice, practice and practice. Attend all the interviews you can. Attend all the interviews you can.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

A growing number of firms realize that their A growing number of firms realize that their employees’ appearance is important. employees’ appearance is important. Therefore, many companies are introducing Therefore, many companies are introducing dress codes for their staff.dress codes for their staff.

Your potential employer gets the first Your potential employer gets the first impression by the way you dress, so don’t impression by the way you dress, so don’t overlook the importance of it.overlook the importance of it.

Your dress also tells the company if you know Your dress also tells the company if you know how to dress properly in a business situation.how to dress properly in a business situation.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

Appropriate clothing need not be expensive.Appropriate clothing need not be expensive.

Often the person interviewing you will be older and Often the person interviewing you will be older and more conservative than you. It is usually best to more conservative than you. It is usually best to dress a bit more conservative.dress a bit more conservative.

Some of the dress or jewelry items that your friends Some of the dress or jewelry items that your friends think are cool may not be viewed the same way by think are cool may not be viewed the same way by the interviewer. the interviewer.

The rule of appropriate dress in an interview is to The rule of appropriate dress in an interview is to dress as you would if you were employed in the dress as you would if you were employed in the position for which you are applyingposition for which you are applying

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a female interview applicantFor a female interview applicant - -

• Business dress – modest in length, color and style. Business dress – modest in length, color and style. Business suit or a skirt and a blouse are suggested.Business suit or a skirt and a blouse are suggested.

• Stockings should complement your outfit – if the Stockings should complement your outfit – if the interviewer’s attention is drawn to them, they are not interviewer’s attention is drawn to them, they are not appropriate.appropriate.

• Shoes should be clean, polished, and in good repair Shoes should be clean, polished, and in good repair – usually a low heel is appropriate. Do not wear – usually a low heel is appropriate. Do not wear slippers*.slippers*.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a female interview applicantFor a female interview applicant - -

• Nails should be modest in length and natural in Nails should be modest in length and natural in color.color.

• Tattoos on the arms should be covered by wearing Tattoos on the arms should be covered by wearing long sleeves.long sleeves.

• Minimal jewelry such as a watch, ring, plain Minimal jewelry such as a watch, ring, plain necklace, or pin are in good taste. Do not wear more necklace, or pin are in good taste. Do not wear more than two earrings per ear, nor should earrings be too than two earrings per ear, nor should earrings be too large or long. Avoid noisy jewelry, such as clanging large or long. Avoid noisy jewelry, such as clanging bracelets.bracelets.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a female interview applicantFor a female interview applicant - -

• Undergarments should never be seen through or Undergarments should never be seen through or below one’s outer clothing.below one’s outer clothing.

• Clothing that is normally worn to parties, weddings is Clothing that is normally worn to parties, weddings is not appropriate for an interview.not appropriate for an interview.

• Perfume / cologne that has a slight scent and cannot Perfume / cologne that has a slight scent and cannot be noticed more than three feet away is appropriate.be noticed more than three feet away is appropriate.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a female interview applicantFor a female interview applicant - -

• Makeup should be modestly applied.Makeup should be modestly applied.

• Hair should be styled conservatively, and long, Hair should be styled conservatively, and long, straight hair should be styled in such a way that is not straight hair should be styled in such a way that is not constantly being brushed back from the applicant’s constantly being brushed back from the applicant’s face.face.

• If you have bad breath or an armpit odor, consider If you have bad breath or an armpit odor, consider using deodorant. using deodorant.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a male interview applicantFor a male interview applicant - -

• Clean, pressed pants in a conservative color are Clean, pressed pants in a conservative color are appropriate.appropriate.

• A shirt with a collar, pressed, tucked in, and in a A shirt with a collar, pressed, tucked in, and in a color that matches or coordinates with the pants is in color that matches or coordinates with the pants is in good taste. good taste.

• More formal business dress is required if those on More formal business dress is required if those on the job wear coats or suits and ties. the job wear coats or suits and ties.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a male interview applicantFor a male interview applicant - -

• Any tattoos on the arms should be covered by Any tattoos on the arms should be covered by wearing long-sleeved shirts.wearing long-sleeved shirts.

• Socks that are nearly the same color as the pants Socks that are nearly the same color as the pants should be worn. (not white athletic socks)should be worn. (not white athletic socks)

• Casual shoes, leather, low-top, clean and shines are Casual shoes, leather, low-top, clean and shines are appropriate.appropriate.

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a male interview applicantFor a male interview applicant – –

• Nails should be cleaned and trimmed.Nails should be cleaned and trimmed.

• You should be freshly shaven with hair, beard, and / You should be freshly shaven with hair, beard, and / or facial hair styles similar to those worn by the or facial hair styles similar to those worn by the majority of workers in the department of the company majority of workers in the department of the company where you are applying.where you are applying.

• Use a deodorant, and if you wish, a mildly scented Use a deodorant, and if you wish, a mildly scented aftershave lotion (no strong colognes).aftershave lotion (no strong colognes).

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Dress smartlyDress smartly

For a male interview applicantFor a male interview applicant – –

• Wear minimal jewelry – a watch and one ring Wear minimal jewelry – a watch and one ring are OK – and modest earrings only if are OK – and modest earrings only if commonly worn on the job by other employees.commonly worn on the job by other employees.

• It’s OK to wear a colorful / patterned tie.It’s OK to wear a colorful / patterned tie.

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Body LanguageBody Language

Your potential employer will observe Your potential employer will observe your personality, your communication your personality, your communication skills and if you are a responsible person skills and if you are a responsible person in this interview.in this interview.

Your body language is the answer to Your body language is the answer to above question.above question.

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Body LanguageBody Language

Knock before opening interviewer’s door.Knock before opening interviewer’s door.

Close the door with caution w/o banging the door.Close the door with caution w/o banging the door.

Wear a smile when you walk in.Wear a smile when you walk in.

Handshaking is a very important manner in business.Handshaking is a very important manner in business. 1. the “bone crusher” handshake1. the “bone crusher” handshake 2. the “dead fish” handshake2. the “dead fish” handshake 3. the “upper hand” handshake3. the “upper hand” handshake 4. the “two-handed” handshake4. the “two-handed” handshake 5. the firm handshake5. the firm handshake

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Body LanguageBody Language

Handshaking is a very important manner in Handshaking is a very important manner in business.business.

1. Women should offer to shake hands only if 1. Women should offer to shake hands only if the interviewer extends his/ her hand.the interviewer extends his/ her hand.

2. Men should extend a firm handshake to 2. Men should extend a firm handshake to another man.another man.

3. Men should wait to have a hand extended by a 3. Men should wait to have a hand extended by a woman interviewer.woman interviewer.

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Body LanguageBody Language

Wait to be asked to be seated.Wait to be asked to be seated.

Don’t look down.Don’t look down.

Look straight. Maintain eye contact with the Look straight. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. (very important)interviewer. (very important)

Don’t fold your arms.Don’t fold your arms.

Don’t cross your legs.Don’t cross your legs.

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Body LanguageBody Language

Sit up straight in the chair. Lean forward in your Sit up straight in the chair. Lean forward in your chair. chair.

Don’t lean back in your chair.Don’t lean back in your chair.

Keep your hands still.Keep your hands still.

Don’t open your mouth until you’re ready to say Don’t open your mouth until you’re ready to say something.something.

Smile frequently during the interview.Smile frequently during the interview.

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Body LanguageBody Language

Be positive in your comments, outlook, and Be positive in your comments, outlook, and attitude.attitude.

Avoid chewing gum or eat candies.Avoid chewing gum or eat candies.

Don’t smoke or even smell of smoke during Don’t smoke or even smell of smoke during the interview – the majority of employers don’t the interview – the majority of employers don’t smoke.smoke.

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Body LanguageBody Language

Six things you don’t suppose to do in an interview -Six things you don’t suppose to do in an interview -

Don’t put your bag on the desk. Don’t put your bag on the desk. Don’t start a topic. Normally interviewers will Don’t start a topic. Normally interviewers will

decide what topics to talk about.decide what topics to talk about. Don’t interrupt or argue with interviewer.Don’t interrupt or argue with interviewer. Don’t complain or criticize previous employers.Don’t complain or criticize previous employers. Don’t make suggestions unless you’re asked to.Don’t make suggestions unless you’re asked to.

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Important TipsImportant Tips

1.1. Plan on arriving 10 minutes before it is Plan on arriving 10 minutes before it is scheduled.scheduled.

2.2. Be sure you know the exact location (building Be sure you know the exact location (building and office) where the interview is to be held.and office) where the interview is to be held.

3.3. Consider traffic conditions at the time the Consider traffic conditions at the time the interview is planned. interview is planned.

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Important TipsImportant Tips

4.4. Be careful, you may take the same route your Be careful, you may take the same route your co-workers, the interviewer, even your future co-workers, the interviewer, even your future boss take. Watch your manner.boss take. Watch your manner.

5.5. Go to the restroom and make yourself Go to the restroom and make yourself presentable – presentable –

Male – Comb your hair if you ride a Male – Comb your hair if you ride a motorcycle to an interview,.motorcycle to an interview,.

Female – Check your makeup. Don’t look at Female – Check your makeup. Don’t look at yourself during an interview.yourself during an interview.

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Important TipsImportant Tips

6.6. When you arrive for the interview, give the receptionist When you arrive for the interview, give the receptionist your name and tell him/her the name of the person your name and tell him/her the name of the person who is expecting you (which you have memorized) and who is expecting you (which you have memorized) and the scheduled time for your interview.the scheduled time for your interview.

7.7. Anticipate a wait longer than 10 minutes. Interviews Anticipate a wait longer than 10 minutes. Interviews that go well often last longer than originally expected, that go well often last longer than originally expected, and so the interviewer runs past the appointed time.and so the interviewer runs past the appointed time.

8.8. While waiting in the reception area before being While waiting in the reception area before being interviewed, review your answer against anticipated interviewed, review your answer against anticipated questions.questions.

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Important TipsImportant Tips

9.9. If you don’t understand a question, ask the If you don’t understand a question, ask the interviewer to say it again or ask a question to clarify interviewer to say it again or ask a question to clarify your doubts. Don’t pretend you understand it.your doubts. Don’t pretend you understand it.

10.10. Answer questions at a proper speed – not too fast or Answer questions at a proper speed – not too fast or too slow. Your voice should be loud enough for too slow. Your voice should be loud enough for interviewer to hear it. interviewer to hear it.

11.11. Answer questions with clear, concise and logical Answer questions with clear, concise and logical sentences (listing, cause and effects, time sequence). sentences (listing, cause and effects, time sequence).

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Interviewed by Foreign EnterpriseInterviewed by Foreign Enterprise

First impressions are important. Make sure your First impressions are important. Make sure your telephone message is professional in its entirety. telephone message is professional in its entirety.

The message you leave on your answering device / The message you leave on your answering device / voice mail should be concise, contain correct voice mail should be concise, contain correct grammar, be easily understood.grammar, be easily understood.

Here is an example for your reference -Here is an example for your reference - ““Hello, you have reached (telephone number). I’m Hello, you have reached (telephone number). I’m

not available to take your call right now. Please leave not available to take your call right now. Please leave your name, number, and the time you call. I’ll return your name, number, and the time you call. I’ll return your call as soon as possible.”your call as soon as possible.”

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Interviewed by Foreign EnterpriseInterviewed by Foreign Enterprise

A way to check is to have someone you respect A way to check is to have someone you respect and who is familiar with good business and who is familiar with good business practices – perhaps a family member or practices – perhaps a family member or neighbor who is in business – call your number neighbor who is in business – call your number and see if they think your message is and see if they think your message is appropriate.appropriate.

When you’re called into the office to be When you’re called into the office to be interviewed, address the interviewer by name interviewed, address the interviewer by name using Ms. / Mr. and smile.using Ms. / Mr. and smile.

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Interviewed by Foreign EnterpriseInterviewed by Foreign Enterprise

To start an interviewTo start an interview

Hi ! My name is Barbara Chen.Hi ! My name is Barbara Chen. Thank you for giving me the opportunityThank you for giving me the opportunity to be interviewed. to be interviewed.

* Optional: * Optional: Do you mind if I ask your English name ?Do you mind if I ask your English name ?

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

I’m going to introduce some frequently I’m going to introduce some frequently asked questions and suggested answer for asked questions and suggested answer for you to prepare for your interviews.you to prepare for your interviews.

However your responses should be However your responses should be personalized to you and your personalized to you and your qualifications.qualifications.

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

““Warm-up” type of questionsWarm-up” type of questions

How do you do ?How do you do ? How do you get to our company ?How do you get to our company ? Where were you born ?Where were you born ? Where are you from ?Where are you from ? Where do you live ?Where do you live ? Could you tell me a bit about your family ?Could you tell me a bit about your family ?

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

““Warm-up” type of questionsWarm-up” type of questions

So, tell me about your family ? So, tell me about your family ? How many people are there in your family ?How many people are there in your family ? Please tell me about yourself.Please tell me about yourself. Please give me a brief introductionPlease give me a brief introduction

about yourself in 3 minutes.about yourself in 3 minutes.

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Regarding your qualifications:Regarding your qualifications:

What are your strongest skills ?What are your strongest skills ?

Possible answerPossible answer: I believe my strongest skills are…: I believe my strongest skills are…

Why should we hire you ?Why should we hire you ?

Possible answerPossible answer: By hiring me you will be getting…: By hiring me you will be getting…

Will you please tell me about any training that relates Will you please tell me about any training that relates to this job ?to this job ?

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Regarding your qualificationsRegarding your qualifications

Please describe your work experience.Please describe your work experience. Tell me about your previous jobs ?Tell me about your previous jobs ? What sort of companies did you work for ?What sort of companies did you work for ? What was your position ?What was your position ? Are you interested in your job ?Are you interested in your job ? How do you like your job ? How do you like your job ?

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Regarding your previous jobsRegarding your previous jobs

How long have you been with that company ?How long have you been with that company ? Why did you quit ?Why did you quit ? What made you decide to change jobs ?What made you decide to change jobs ? Have you applied for a similar post to Have you applied for a similar post to any other companies ? any other companies ? ** Why do you want to join us ?Why do you want to join us ?

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Regarding your previous jobs:Regarding your previous jobs:

Describe your best and worst bosses ?Describe your best and worst bosses ?

Suggested responseSuggested response: I’ve not had any really : I’ve not had any really bad bosses. The best bosses give clear bad bosses. The best bosses give clear instructions, let me use my initiative, are instructions, let me use my initiative, are always available for questions. I think I would always available for questions. I think I would like to be a supervisor some day.like to be a supervisor some day.

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Have you down any research about this job ?Have you down any research about this job ?

What do you know about this job ?What do you know about this job ? suggested responsesuggested response: : I downloaded …. from the internet…I downloaded …. from the internet…

Why do you want to work for this company ?Why do you want to work for this company ? suggested responsesuggested response: : I found that you are one of the fastest growing xxx I found that you are one of the fastest growing xxx

firm according to the xxxx, I see long-termfirm according to the xxxx, I see long-term opportunities and possible promotions in this opportunities and possible promotions in this

job……)job……)

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Regarding your educational backgroundRegarding your educational background

To a candidate with several years working experience: To a candidate with several years working experience: 1. What was your major in college ?1. What was your major in college ? 2. What did you study in college ?2. What did you study in college ?

To a newly graduate:To a newly graduate: 1. Were you a member of any student club in school ?1. Were you a member of any student club in school ? 2. Were you ever involved in any student organization ?2. Were you ever involved in any student organization ? 3. Did you ever do any part-time job ?3. Did you ever do any part-time job ? 4. What was your favorite part-time job ?4. What was your favorite part-time job ?

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Regarding your career objectives:Regarding your career objectives:

What do you want to be doing in 15 years ?What do you want to be doing in 15 years ? What kind of work interest you the most ?What kind of work interest you the most ? What are your salary expectations for the What are your salary expectations for the

future, say 5 years ?future, say 5 years ? What motivates you ?What motivates you ? Do you consider yourself a leader or a Do you consider yourself a leader or a

follower ?follower ? Do you plan to continue your education ? Do you plan to continue your education ? **

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Regarding your character:Regarding your character:

What kind of personality do you have ?What kind of personality do you have ? What types of things irritate you about co-workers ?What types of things irritate you about co-workers ? If you had to choose one word to describe your If you had to choose one word to describe your

personality, what would it be ?personality, what would it be ? What’s most important to you ?What’s most important to you ? Are you OK working for a younger supervisor ?Are you OK working for a younger supervisor ? Can you work under pressure ?Can you work under pressure ? What have you learned from your mistakes ?What have you learned from your mistakes ? What type of things do friends or family criticize you What type of things do friends or family criticize you

about ?about ?

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Regarding your characterRegarding your character

What do you think your strengths and weaknesses ?What do you think your strengths and weaknesses ?

suggested responsesuggested response: :

My strengths are to work as a team member, take My strengths are to work as a team member, take instruction, learn, quickly and constantly look for instruction, learn, quickly and constantly look for better ways to complete assignments. Perhaps a better ways to complete assignments. Perhaps a weakness might by that I sometimes work on a project weakness might by that I sometimes work on a project until it’s perfect. I’m beginning to realize that this is until it’s perfect. I’m beginning to realize that this is not always practical from a time management point of not always practical from a time management point of view and it may give my co-workers too much view and it may give my co-workers too much pressure.pressure.

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Regarding your outlookRegarding your outlook

What do you think influenced you the What do you think influenced you the most when you were growing up ?most when you were growing up ? Did you have any role models ?Did you have any role models ? What do you think is the most important What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy ?thing for you to be happy ? What attitude do you take towards life ?What attitude do you take towards life ?

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Regarding your interestsRegarding your interests

What are your interests ?What are your interests ? Do you have any special interests ?Do you have any special interests ? What are your hobbies ?What are your hobbies ? What do you do with your free time ?What do you do with your free time ?

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Regarding your expectation about salaryRegarding your expectation about salary

What salary would you expect ?What salary would you expect ? How much do you hope to get a month ?How much do you hope to get a month ? What starting salary would you expect here ?What starting salary would you expect here ?

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Difficult questionsDifficult questions

If another employee asked you to sign him If another employee asked you to sign him in/out, how would you handle this ?in/out, how would you handle this ?

If your boss asks you to do some birthday If your boss asks you to do some birthday shopping for his son on your lunch hour, what shopping for his son on your lunch hour, what would your response be ?would your response be ?

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Difficult questionsDifficult questions

What are your greatest weaknesses ?What are your greatest weaknesses ? suggested responsesuggested response: : Sometimes I become impatient with coworkers Sometimes I become impatient with coworkers

when they are late on schedule, but usually I try when they are late on schedule, but usually I try to find out what’s going on ….to find out what’s going on ….

My writing skills are not quite as good as they My writing skills are not quite as good as they

should be….should be….

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Get yourselves prepared for these questionsGet yourselves prepared for these questions

Start a sentence –Start a sentence –

As you can see from my CV, I …As you can see from my CV, I … After I obtained my diploma in 200-After I obtained my diploma in 200- As a sales assistant, I was responsible for the As a sales assistant, I was responsible for the

….…. Recently I …Recently I … The results of my ….. Have been excellent.The results of my ….. Have been excellent. … ….. ..

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Questions for You to AskQuestions for You to Ask

You should ask some questions during the You should ask some questions during the interview and at the end. (The best time to ask interview and at the end. (The best time to ask questions questions formallyformally is at the end of the is at the end of the interview.)interview.)

Don’t ask more than three questions.Don’t ask more than three questions.

You can gain some valuable information about You can gain some valuable information about the job, company and supervisor from the the job, company and supervisor from the answer to the questions.answer to the questions.

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Questions for You to AskQuestions for You to Ask

Doing this will let the interviewer know that Doing this will let the interviewer know that you are sincerely interested in the position.you are sincerely interested in the position.

This will assist you in deciding whether you This will assist you in deciding whether you want to work for this company when a job offer want to work for this company when a job offer is made.is made.

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Questions for You to AskQuestions for You to Ask

Ask questions politely Ask questions politely

Could you tell me -Could you tell me - - - this is a new position or did someone leave ?this is a new position or did someone leave ? - what skills are most critical in this job ?- what skills are most critical in this job ? - what type of person would be most successful - what type of person would be most successful

in this position ?in this position ?Could you describe in more detail the Could you describe in more detail the

responsibilities of the job ?responsibilities of the job ?

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Questions for You to AskQuestions for You to Ask

The appropriate questionsThe appropriate questions

How is someone evaluated on their How is someone evaluated on their performance in this position.performance in this position.

I would like to know whether you think I am I would like to know whether you think I am suitable to this job ?suitable to this job ?

What is the future prospects of this job ?What is the future prospects of this job ?When might I expect to learn of your decision When might I expect to learn of your decision

about filling this position ?about filling this position ?

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How to impress the company ?How to impress the company ?

1.1. Thank the interviewer again when the Thank the interviewer again when the interview is concluded.interview is concluded.

2.2. Express an interest in the position.Express an interest in the position.

3.3. Ask when you might learn of the decision Ask when you might learn of the decision about filling it.about filling it.

4.4. Shake hands, if appropriate and leave.Shake hands, if appropriate and leave.

5.5. Smile and say goodbye to the receptionist on Smile and say goodbye to the receptionist on the way out.the way out.

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Follow-upsFollow-ups

Write a thank-you e-mail/ express letter to the Write a thank-you e-mail/ express letter to the interviewer within 24 hours.interviewer within 24 hours.

Most applicants don’t follow up the interview. Most applicants don’t follow up the interview. This thank-you note will make you stand out.This thank-you note will make you stand out.

The principles of the letter are stated in next The principles of the letter are stated in next slide.slide.

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Follow-upsFollow-ups

The principles of the letter are – The principles of the letter are –

1. to demonstrate courtesy1. to demonstrate courtesy

2. to express continued interest in the position2. to express continued interest in the position

3. to provide additional information regarding 3. to provide additional information regarding your qualifications that you might have your qualifications that you might have forgotten to state during the interview. forgotten to state during the interview.

4. to make up any mistakes you made in the 4. to make up any mistakes you made in the interview.interview.

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Follow-upsFollow-ups example of the follow-up e-mail / letterexample of the follow-up e-mail / letter ((with correct formatwith correct format*)*) I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you regarding I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you regarding

the xxx position. the xxx position.

One of the things that I failed to mention to you One of the things that I failed to mention to you during the interview is that … In addition…during the interview is that … In addition…

It is exciting to be considered for the position at xxx. It is exciting to be considered for the position at xxx. I do hope that you will call me if you have any I do hope that you will call me if you have any

additional questions.additional questions.

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To: Ms Julia Roberts / Position / ABC CompanyTo: Ms Julia Roberts / Position / ABC CompanyFrom: Jennifer HsiangFrom: Jennifer Hsiang

Re: follow-up on my interview dated Mar. 1Re: follow-up on my interview dated Mar. 1stst

Dear Ms Roberts,Dear Ms Roberts,(CONTENTS)(CONTENTS)

Sincerely yours,Sincerely yours,Jennifer H. HsiangJennifer H. HsiangHome: (02)25551212 Home: (02)25551212 Cellphone: 0912-345678Cellphone: 0912-345678Date: Mar. 2Date: Mar. 2ndnd

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Follow-upsFollow-ups

A second interview and/ or a third interviewA second interview and/ or a third interview

The higher position you apply, the more interviews The higher position you apply, the more interviews you may need to attend in order to get the job.you may need to attend in order to get the job.

Normally the first interview is down by HR people. Normally the first interview is down by HR people. The second interview may be down by your supervisor. The second interview may be down by your supervisor. If you apply for a very important or managerial If you apply for a very important or managerial position, the owner of the company will do the final position, the owner of the company will do the final interview. interview.

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What kind of company is right for you ?What kind of company is right for you ?

The future prospect of this industryThe future prospect of this industry The company’s current situationThe company’s current situation SalarySalary PositionPosition Possible promotion /Future advancementPossible promotion /Future advancement Working hoursWorking hours Company locationCompany location

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ReferenceReference

HandshakeHandshake by Peter Viney & Karen Vineyby Peter Viney & Karen Viney

Market leaderMarket leader by David Cottonby David Cotton

International ExpressInternational Express Liz TaylorLiz Taylor

Resumes, cover letters & InterviewingResumes, cover letters & Interviewing by Clifford W. Eischen & Lynn A. Eischenby Clifford W. Eischen & Lynn A. Eischen

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