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GROOMING
WHAT TO BRING
Shower
Resume/Application form
Hair shampooed
Clothes clean, neat, appropriate
for a job interview
Shoes are cleaned and shined
Pen
Knowledge of organization to which
you are applying
ATTITUDE
Be punctual, realistic, relaxed, courteous, enthusiastic
Show initiative
Smile, pleasant greeting, firm handshake
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Clear, concise, well organized thoughts
Good listening skills (eye contact)
Ask pertinent questions
Use expressive effective vocabulary
Participate in conversations and prepare closing question
OPENING
Generally begins with a greeting from the interviewer(s).
ESTABLISHING RAPPORT
Means the small talk, the getting-to-know-you that begins, perhaps, as youre walking
with the interviewer to the interview room.
INFORMATION GETTING
This is the focal point of the interview during which you are asked questions about
your
Background,
Interest in the position/organization,
Specific knowledge
Skills and abilities that make you a good candidate for the position
Career plans, Reliability,
Work habits, Attitudes
INFO
Other information the interviewer deems important
RMATION GETTING
Most interviewers will ask you whether you have any questions. They may also give
you an overview of the nature of the opening theyre filling and/or the company and its
goal.
CLOSING
The interviewer will be likely advise you that the interview is over and let you know
when and how you can expect to hear about the outcome. If not, you should ask, she/he
should also thank you for your time and interest. You should do the same.
Practice your handshake with different people and ask for feedback.
Get into the habit of shaking hands whenever you greet someone.
Observe what you feel is, and is not, a good handshake.
When meeting someone, listen to the other persons name and state
yours clearly. The sooner you can use the other persons name the
better.
This refers to the way we carry ourselves and the nonverbal messages
that are transmitted by our gestures or mannerisms.
Shake hands. Do not hesitate about taking the lead by offering your
hand first.
Walk and stand straight head erect and sitting squarely on your
shoulders.
Sit upright (avoid slouching), feet flat on the floor or crossed at the
ankles, whichever is most comfortable.
Sitting up and leaning forward shows interest and enthusiasm.
Make eye contact with all interviewers.
Interviews can usually spot a phony easily. What they want is to get a
sense of the real you. Their job of assessing your suitability is made easier
when you present yourself as you really are. Ask yourself: What are my
strengths? The five or six that describe you best are the ones you really
want them to see. One of the best ways to ensure that is what they see is to
affirm those strengths just before the interview.
BE SPONTANEOUS
Say I need some time to think about that.
ASK FOR CLARIFICATION
If you dont fully understand the questionor to say Thats a
tough one - I honestly dont know.
SHOW YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR
To acknowledge that youre nervous.
THANK YOU
MAY USEFUL