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Business English - How To Ace An Interview With An Employer

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This PowerPoint Presentation will help and guide you on how to ace an interview.

Carlo N / Riyadh

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  1. CURRICULUM VITAE SYRI t 'Coco co re 0000 sssssss • knowledge in programming • and xrformance • 10 on • Mane,ement Of a 0' WORK EXPERIENCE 07/2CO' • Present Company Name t d St Position on prO"t
  2. CHOOSING A CV INTRODUCTION If the first thing that comes out of your mouth when you meet someone is "what up?" then it's safe to say that a lot of people are just going to turn the other way. The same goes for your C V. But before choosing what you want to say, you need to think about how you're going to say it. What's the message you want to get across, what are your strongest selling points? Those are the things that you'll want to include in your CV profile. The good news is that it doesn't really matter what industry you're in. From marketing to medicine, the guidelines around creating an introduction for your CV are the same. Depending on your experience and skills, you have two versions of a CV profile to choose from.
  3. CV Objective The CV objective is the go to CV introduction if you're just starting your career or have little experience. It also works well for career changers. The CV objective focuses on your skills and knowledge to show that you have the potential to be a successful employee. Here's an example of a great CV objective for someone with no work experience and applvinQ for an internship: CV Introduction Example: Diligent and driven university English student looking to leverage excellent writing and communication skills in journalism. Wrote 3 award-winning articles in university newsletter and wrote one guest blog post that generated 100K in traffic in one month. Eager to further develop researching and interviewing skills at internship at the Today Gazette.
  4. This example puts the focus on the skills and drive that the candidate has to prove that they're an investment worth the employer's time. But what if you're changing your career focus after several years on the job? This example will show you how an objective can start your career change CV: Sample CV Introduction: Accomplished marketing professional with 4 years of corporate experience in social media management and advertising campaigns. Looking to leverage industry skills and abilities of raising awareness and sales through low or no budget marketing options for local NGO.
  5. CV Summary A CV summary is the CV introduction of choice for anyone who has several years of experience or those continuing on in their career. The CV summary highlights your experience and acquired skills to demonstrate that you're the perfect candidate for the job. Here's a CV introduction example of a compelling CV summary: Intro for a CV: Outgoing project manager with more than 5 years of experience in working on high-level projects with mid-sized teams. Excellent relationship building and management skills which help deliver projects minimum E 10K below costs and 10% faster than projected. Looking to leverage project management skills and know-how as a senior project manager at Blueproject. This example underlines the key skills and quantifiable achievements of the candidate from the start and hooks the hirin mana er into readin on.
  6. Summary of Qualifications A summary of qualifications is a bulleted list of achievements, skills, and relevant experience which proves you're a perfect fit for the job. You can think of it as a career summary presented in an easy-to-skim bullet point paragraph form. Let's take the above-mentioned CV summary and change it into a qualifications summary. Outgoing project manager with more than 5 years of experience in working on high- level projects with mid-sized teams. Excellent relationship building and management skills. Delivered projects minimum EIOK below costs and 10% faster than projected. Looking to leverage project management skills and know-how as a senior project manager at Blueproject_
  7. CV Headline Having problems fitting the contents of your CV onto a one- or two-pages template? Choose a CV headline. A CV headline, also called a CV title, is a brief phrase at the top of your CV that shows your professional identity and highlights your strengths. It goes under your contact information. Eficient marketing manager with 7+ years of experience who won the Clio Award Diligent cybersecurity specialist with OSCP certification and 5+ years of experience Project manager delivering projects 10% faster than projected Bilingual CPR- and BLS-certified CNA with excellent team management skills
  8. Just because your CV opening statement is at the beginning of your CV doesn't mean that you can write and forget about it in the rest of your text. In fact, a good rule of thumb is to leave off writing your CV introduction until the end. Why? Because your CV introduction needs to relate to the rest of your CV sections to get the most bang for your buck. Writing your other CV sections like your work experience, skills education and additional sections can help you flesh out your accomplishments and key skills. Then, you can go back to your CV introduction and highlight those in your summary or objective.
  9. Here are some tips that'll make your CV introduction more compelling: •Keep it concise. You really don't need more than 3-4 powerful sentences. •Tailor your CV intro paragraph to the position you're applying for. Use the job ad as a cheat sheet to focus on the attributes they're looking for. •Drop the name of the company for extra brownie points. •Use action words to add some power to your statements and CV keywords for a more ATS-friendly CV template. •Show your worth. Add a note at the end on how you'd like to add value to the company and show the employer that this isn't just another job for you. •Don't forget to out a professional photo on your CV
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  11. PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS
  12. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW • Research the company and position description by using their company website, resources, Linkedln, and networking with contacts and employees.. • Be prepared to give specific examples from your experience, education, or skills that are relevant to the job and organization. Use the position description as a guide. • Prepare 4-5 relevant questions for the interviewer that focus on the company's mission and goals
  13. Practice, practice, practice! Visit some videos for a mock interview and more information on preparing for an interview. • Create a portfolio with samples of your work, reference letters, awards and other materials that demonstrate your abilities. Get travel and parking information and an estimated time commitment so that there are no surprises on the interview day
  14. DURING THE INTERVIEW Give clear and concise answers with specific examples about your past experiences, skills, and abilities that directly relate to the position or company goals. Mention your accomplishments whenever possible. Clearly articulate your career goals and how they relate to the position. • Avoid talking negatively about past supervisors, co-workers, or companies of employment. • Avoid asking about salary and benefits during the first interview.
  15. Ask at least two of your pre-prepared, well thought out questions to determine if this organization and job is right place for you. Maintain eye contact and avoid fidgeting during your interview. Calm nerves. You need to be fully engaged in this conversation, so turn off your cell phone and do not check it. • Do not chew gum, eat or drink (unless offered to you). • Be honest and sincere. Just be yourself!
  16. AFTER THE INTERVIEW • Send a thank you letter within two days to the people who interviewed you. Reiterate your interest and some key points that were discussed during the interview. You can also use thank you notes to expand on a point that you discussed in the interview or ask any additional questions if you have any. • If a large panel (more than 3 people) interviews you, you may elect to send a thank you note to the chair of the interview panel and ask them to convey your thanks, but when possible, send an individual thank you to each interviewer.
  17. Request business cards during your Interview to ensure correct spelling of names and email addresses. • Follow up with a phone call within a week if you have not heard ack. Be persistent and try to stay optimistic. Be sure to send any requested material such as transcripts, applications, or references in a timely manner
  18. DRESS FOR SUCCESS When deciding what to wear, consider your industry's standard. It is always better to dress a bit more formally if you are unsure. Everything should be cleaned, pressed and polished. • Business Attire: Consists of two-piece suit in black, gray, or navy with a matching shirt/dress. Make sure that clothing is not open below the neckline. Ties or stockings may be required in more formal workplaces or industries. Dark closed-toed shoes. • Business Casual Attire: Can include dress pants/ skirt and a shirt/ sweater without a jacket. Can also include khaki pants or slacks and a nice shirt. Ties and stockings are not usually required. • Do NOT Wear: revealing clothes, extensive jewelry/piercings or makeup, have exposed tattoos, too much cologne or perfume, hats indoors, open toed-toes, headphones, sun asses dir clothin or an clothin with holes.
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  20. Phone/ Screening Interview — Preliminary, brief interview to determine if the candidate should move forward in the process. o As with every interview, make sure you are enthusiastic and discuss how your skills match the needs of the employer. o Make sure to keep a copy of your resume close along with notes on the company and your calendar. o Determine a location with little distractions and background noise ahead of time. Make sure you have good cell service. • One or more employer representatives will interview the candidate. May be multiple interviews or all day. o Can include either traditional interview questions or behavioral interview uestions. See below for exam les.
  21. • Group Interview - Takes place with other candidates seeking the same job, predicts how well the candidates interact with others. o Try to find a good balance between getting your points across and dominating the conversation. o Practice a two minute introduction that summarizes your education, skills, experience, and related career goals. • Panel Interview - Two or more people will interview you to get different opinions. Can be a very intimidating interview format. o Be careful not to ignore anyone on the panel. Make eye contact with each person while answering a question. o When asking questions, make sure they are directed at the group rather than a s ecific erson.
  22. • Videoconferencing or Internet Interview - Usually take place over Skype or other videoconferencing services. o Dress professionally from head to toe and make sure that your background is not distracting (e.g., white or neutral wall) • Pre-recorded Interview - Usually no direct interaction with a person. Given set of questions and asked to record answers. o Don't sound too robotic, rehearsed or rushed. Consider attire and background. • Stress Interview - Designed to see how you react under pressure. Used in fast-paced positions where quick decisions are needed. o Focus on the way you solve the problem, not the "right" answer. A typical question is designed to induce stress and can appear very aggressive: "Was the stress of your last job too much for you to handle?"
  23. Case Interview - Includes case questions about hypothetical situations. Used to test your analytical and problem-solving ability. o Be sure to explain your thinking process in detail to give them a good idea of the steps you take to solve a problem.
  24. TYPES or INTEnv•rw QUESTIONS AND commoN EXAMPLES
  25. Traditional Interview — Below are common interview questions with a tip on how to answer the most common ones. Employers usually use your resume to guide their questions. Always have the job description in mind and consider ways to match your skills. Tell me about yourself. o Tip: Summarize your skills and why you are interviewing today. Why did you choose the career you're pursuing? o Tip: Share what excites you about this field and how you will be successful. What do you consider your strengths? o Tip: Describe skills that match the job description and will make you an asset. x/ What do you consider your weaknesses? o Tip: Acknowledge your limitations, but most importantly, explain how you manage or are working to improve them.
  26. Here are some others: s/ How would a friend or professor describe you? s/ What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort? v/ In what ways do you think you'll contribute to our company? s/ Where do you see yourself in five years? What 2 or 3 accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why? Describe your most rewarding college experience. Why did you select your college or university? What led you to choose your field or major study? What do you know about our company?
  27. Behavioral Interview - Consists of questions about past experiences to determine how you will behave in the future. Use the STAR method to guide your answer: Situation and Task (details), Action and Results (skills, accomplishment). Give enough details so the interviewer understands the situation, but spend more time on the skills you used, the results, what you learned and what you might do differently next time. Ask for clarification if you do not understand the questions and make sure your answers are clear and complete.
  28. Tell me about a time when you worked on a group project and disagreed with a team member's ideas. Give me an example of a goal you reached and how you achieved it. v/ Tell me how you work effectively under pressure Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a problem. Have you ever made a mistake? How did you handle it? Describe a stressful situation at work and how you handled it.
  29. QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING THE INTERVIEW Usually near the end of the interview, the employer will ask what questions you have for them. Your goal here is to ask questions that will help you determine if this position and organization is the right place for you. Additionally, questions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion are certainly worth inquiring about to determine further details of workplace culture. Do not ask any questions that could be easily answered by looking at their website!
  30. What are the challenges facing this v/ Is this organization taking actionable Steps to company? ensure an increase in diverse representation across all levels and titles? If so, what are those What type Of growth do you see for the steps? organization in the next five years? v/ How does the company promote professional What social issues does your company growth? support? v/ How would you describe the organization's How does your organization define and culture? promote diversity? The most important question you should ask, typically as your last question — what's the next step in the process?. This gives you information on who else may be in the pool and the company's timeline. You can use this information to determine when to send a follow-up message.
  31. THANK YOU NOTE EXAMPLE Dear Ms. Pierce: Thank you for taking the time to discuss the public relations internship at Pierce & Baker with me yesterday. I enjoyed meeting you and learning more about the firm. The small size Of your firm, as well as the emphasis on word-of-mouth marketing strategies, really appeals to me. After seeing the Office in action, I'm confident that I'd be a good fit for this position. I work well in fast-paced environments, and my strong communications skills will enable me to have productive interactions with clients and other employees. Thanks again for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 410-555-5555. Sincerely, Jamila Stirnson
  32. Mock Interview Guide A mock interview mirrors an actual job interview. It gives you an opportunity to practice what to say and do during an interview and get feedback. Whether it's face-to-face, online, or through a webcam, a mock interview is useful in reviewing your answers to common interview questions and assessing other factors such as your outfit, mannerism, and body language. As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect." Doing a mock interview will show you your strong and weak points and boost your self- confidence.
  33. How to Prepare for a Mock Interview A mock interview is a practice interview, but you need to take it seriously, just as you would an actual job interview. Consider the mock interview as a dress rehearsal. Keep the following things in mind to ace your mock interview: •Choose the right mock interviewer. It's easy to ask a friend or a family member, but if you want to get objective and honest feedback, you may want to ask someone with experience in interviewing job candidates. You can also choose a professional who works in your industry. •Choose a professional setting. You need a venue that simulates the
  34. •Bring the necessary items. Don't forget to bring your and resume any other documents you may need. Also, bring a notepad so that you can take notes from your mock interviewer's feedback.' •Dress smart and sharp. Wear the same kind of attire you expect to wear to the actual interview. •Prepare your answers to common interview questions, but don't memorize them. You want to avoid sounding like a robot with canned responses. Bear in mind that you're doing an interview not to take a test but to engage in a conversation to determine if you're suitable for the job.
  35. Common Interview Questions You may not know the exact questions that the interviewer will ask you, but preparing answers for commonly-asked questions can be useful. The questions vary depending on the job level and industry you're in, but it helps to practice answering the following questions in your mock interview: 1. "Tell me something about yourself" It doesn't mean that the interviewer wants to know your life story. This is your opportunity to explain how your educational background, knowledge, and skills that suit the job you're applying for. 2. "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" When it comes to your strong traits, focus on your skills or accomplishments that align with what is needed in the job. When stating your weak characteristics, make sure to share what you've done to improve them.
  36. 3. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" or "What are your career goals?" It may be tempting to say that you aim to climb the corporate ladder and be a senior manager in five years' time, but a more appealing answer would be about the skills that you want to develop or further improve over that time frame. 4. "Why do you want to be part of our company?" This is where your research about the organization comes in. Make sure to know a bit more about the company before the interview. Learn its mission and the culture. To answer the question, explain how your knowledge and skills are well-suited to what they're looking for. You can also say something about your career aspirations and share how you can contribute to achieving the company's goals.
  37. 5. "Do you have questions for me?" or "What questions do you have for me?" This is your opportunity to ask well-researched questions, not only to know more about the company but also to show the interviewer that you did your homework and that you are genuinely interested in the job. Summary Doing a mock interview is a great way to practice for an actual job interview. It gives you an idea of what you need to do and sets your expectations. Practice so that you will see areas where you can improve. By the time the real job interview arrives ou're well- re ared.
  38. Let's Practice! Mock Interview

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