UU-MBA713: Professional development

Assignment 2 – Employability ToolKit

Introduction
• In today´s world with a lots of talented and skilful people, in the same time
that market are highly competitive, is quite difficult to find a right job that
fulfils the expectation of employers and employees.
• The purpose of this essay is to provide an employability toolkit which can
help professionals to identify the trends employers look in potential
candidates
• The approach used for composed this job is a exhaustive research of
material from magazines, interviews with HR professionals and evaluation
of hiring procedures at Volkswagen and Google.
Latest trends employers look for in potential
candidates
I. “Tips for finding the right job

II. The best format for a resume

III. How to prepare for an interview

IV. How to dress for success”

I. Tips for finding the right job
1. “Analyse your skills”
• “Look hard at your skills, particularly those acquired outside work,
• What do you do well?
• What skills do you look forward to using in the workplace?
• Ensure you have plenty of up-to-date evidence of skills development, learning, and voluntary activities”

2. “Work out your top 10 jobs criteria”

• “Develop a personal wish list of the ingredients in your ideal job – think about key elements such as the
kind of people you enjoy working with, the results you like to achieve and the organisation's working
style,
• Then throw your values into the mix – what products or services matter to you?

• Look for jobs which match at least six out of the 10 criteria” (Lees, 2012).
I. Tips for finding the right job
3. “Focus on job ingredientes”
• “Don't refer to job titles all the time, but ask for certain ingredients, such as I'm looking for a job that

involves these skills, this knowledge, and this working style,

• Allow people to make creative suggestions rather than just responding to your stated job aims”

4. “Mine your experience”

• “Few people discover their ideal job through career tests,

• Usually what's needed is a new way of combining ideas and past experience,

• Look at what you have found stimulating in the past – in work, study or leisure – and map that on to the
world of work by asking about what people actually do” (Lees, 2012).
I. Tips for finding the right job
5. “Look before you leap”
• “Research before you job search,
• Don't rely on second-hand information about sectors; find out for yourself,
• Pick a couple of job ideas and ask around until you get a chance to talk to people who actually do the role,
• That way you really know what the job is like and you learn to talk the language that will get you an offer,
• Find people who love what they do and who can tell you what a career feels like from the inside. This also
increases your visibility in the hidden job market”

6. “Avoid yes/no thinking”

• “When you last heard about an interesting job, how quickly did you find a reason to say 'no' to the idea?
• Explore the options thoroughly and don't let setbacks put you off,
• Ask a good friend to challenge you when you're tempted to trash your goals” (Lees, 2012).
I. Tips for finding the right job
7. “Get your message right”
• “When you get closer to deciding what your ideal job is, learn how to present what you are and what
you do in short, focused statements,

• Be ready to summarise your skills and know-how quickly, and say how you can help an organisation,

• Decide in advance what are the most important half dozen things on an employer shopping list, and
prepare engaging stories to match” (Lees, 2012).
II. The best format for a resume
1. “Start a Summary With a Few of Your Best Accomplishments”
• “Make a master list of your achievements and your top transferable skills,

• Keep in mind that these are the brightest moments and can come from any point in your career,

• Transferable skills are skills that you can use in any job”

2. “Scan the Job Post - Find out What the Employer Needs”
• “Highlight or underline the keyword skills that you find in the job description,

• The keywords are the particular skills or qualities the employer lists in the job post” (UptoWork, n.d.).
II. The best format for a resume
3. “Research the Job - Find Out What is Valuable”
• “Find a few similar job posts,

• Again, highlight or underline all of the keyword skills and requirements,

• Compare the new keywords to those in your job description”

4. “Tailor Your List - Make Your Skills List a Recruiter’s Wish List”
• “Now match your skills and accomplishments with those listed in the job description”

5. “Start With Your Title to Define Yourself Out of the Gate”

• “Starting a professional summary for a resume with your professional title allows a recruiter to know
right away that your resume is relevant” (UptoWork, n.d.).
II. The best format for a resume
6. “Focus on Specific Results to Prove and Demonstrate Value”
• “Condense your list of accomplishments down to about 3 concise and specific sentences,

• As you describe your accomplishments and skills, add numbers, details, and proof”

7. “The Name Drop - A Tried and True Way to Generate Interest”

• “Mention the organizations, clients, and past employers that you’ve worked for where appropriate”
(UptoWork, n.d.).
III. How to prepare for an interview
Before the interview
• “Consider how you'll explain problematic aspects of your career, such
as gaps in your work history,

• Identify the skills, interests and experiences that the organisation is

looking for by looking at its website and social media channels,

• Plan your journey in advance, aiming to arrive ten minutes before

your interview is scheduled and ideally completing a 'dry run'
beforehand” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017].
III. How to prepare for an interview
Before the interview
• “Prepare answers to common interview questions, as well as your
own questions to ask at the interview,

• Find out about the people who'll interview you,

• Research the issues, trends and opportunities affecting the

organisation and the wider job sector,

• On the night before your interview, avoid alcohol, prepare your outfit
and get plenty of sleep” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017]
III. How to prepare for an interview
“What to take”
• “A bottle of water,

• A pen and notepad,

• Money,

• Photo ID (e.g. your passport or driving licence),

• The job description and person specification,

• Your academic certificates and work exemples,

• Your CV, application form and interview invitation” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017]
III. How to prepare for an interview
“What to wear to an interview”
• “The typical interview dress code is usually fairly straightforward for
men: a dark suit and tie combination is the safest option,

• However, things are slightly more open for women. You could wear a
dress, trouser suit, or a skirt and blouse; black, navy or brown are the
safest colours” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017].
III. How to prepare for an interview
“What to wear to an interview”
• “You should also:”
“Avoid wearing too much jewellery or make-up,
Cut and clean your fingernails,
Ensure that any briefcase or handbag you take is smart,
Polish your shoes,
Tidily arrange your hair,
Use aftershave or perfume sparingly,
Wash and iron your outfit” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017].
III. How to prepare for an interview
“4 ways to make a good impression”
1. “Positivity”
• “Be well-mannered with any staff you meet before or after the interview,

• If you're feeling particularly nervous, remind yourself that the very worst
thing that could happen is you simply not getting the job,

• During the interview, avoid talking about any personal problems (unless
completely necessary),

• Never badmouth your previous employers” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017].

III. How to prepare for an interview
“4 ways to make a good impression”
2. “Body language”
• “Give a firm handshake to your interviewer(s) before and after the session,

• Once you're seated, sit naturally without slouching in your chair or leaning on
the desk,

• Throughout the interview, remember to smile frequently and retain eye

contact” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017].
III. How to prepare for an interview
“4 ways to make a good impression”
3. “Clarity”
• “Answer all questions clearly and concisely, evidencing your most relevant
skills, experiences and achievements,

• It's perfectly acceptable to pause before answering a difficult question to give

yourself thinking time, or asking for clarification if, at first, you're unsure what
the question means,

• When answering, don't speak too quickly” [Claeys-Jackson, (Ed.) 2017].

III. How to prepare for an interview
“4 ways to make a good impression”
4. “Enthusiasm”
• “It's important that you allow your personality to shine throughout, as well as
ask thought-provoking questions at appropriate moments,

• Both of these strategies will demonstrate that you're genuinely interested in

the role and listening closely to the interviewer” [Claeys-Jackson (Ed.), 2017].
III. How to prepare for an interview
“Practice job interviews”
• “Treating formal scenarios, such as dissertation discussions with your
university tutor, with the same professionalism as you'd treat a
genuine interview,

• Scripting and practising answers to common interview questions with

someone you trust, perhaps even recording yourself and reviewing
your performance” [Claeys-Jackson (Ed.), 2017].
III. How to prepare for an interview
“After the interview”
• “When leaving the organisation, let the interviewer know that you're available to
answer any follow-up questions,
• If you feel things went particularly well, you could email the interviewer the next
day, thanking them for their time,
• In most cases, the organisation will now have enough evidence to make their
decision,
• In some cases, however, you may be asked to attend a second interview, which
aims to more closely scrutinise what you and any other remaining candidates can
bring to the role” [Claeys-Jackson (Ed.), 2017].
III. How to prepare for an interview
“After the interview”
• “Prepare for your second interview just like your first, but you should
also:”
“Request feedback from your first interview, before addressing anything that
caused you difficulty,

Research the organisation in even greater detail than for the first interview,
preparing examples that demonstrate how you can benefit the organisation”
[Claeys-Jackson (Ed.), 2017].
IV. How to dress for success
1. “Get Inspired”
• “Seasonal change is the perfect time to hit the pause button and get inspired,
• Make the time to flip through magazines, head downtown, surf the web,
• Get inspired by the natural style reset that presents itself with the change of
seasons”.

2. “Pick Your Path”

• “Get clear on the season’s style cue’s that emotionally resonate with you,
• Not all trends are for all people – and that’s a good thing” (Boyd, 2016).
IV. How to "dress for success"
3. “Claim Your Colour Crushes”
• “Colour is one of the easiest ways to update one’s wardrobe and yet it’s so easy
to get stuck in a rut”.
• “Two rules of thumb:”
• 1. “Know your neutral”.
• “Rooting your wardrobe in the neutral that best suits you will help to optimize versatility,

• Black not for you? Maybe you are more of a grey, brown or navy person,

• Whatever it is - claim it”.

• 2. “Same goes for seasonal colour”.

• “Commit to a tight palette of newness,

• Just one or two new colours go a long way” (Boyd, 2016).

IV. How to dress for success
4. “Make Room For the New”
• “Before setting out to shop, take stock of what you have,
• Donate, sell or give away what you’ve not worn in the last year,
• A pared down closet will simplify getting dressed each morning and who wouldn’t
want that?”

5. “Shop Strategically”
• “After taking inventory of your existing wardrobe, identify the gaps and shop with
clear intent,
• This approach will keep you from over shopping and also ensure that you can style a
lot of different looks out of a curated collection of pieces” (Boyd, 2016).
IV. How to dress for success
6. “Double Down”
• “There are some things that are worth investing in, if you are able,

• Shoes, handbags and outerwear are top of the list. Why? Because they
complete the look,

• Pair an awesome pair of shoes with less expensive apparel and the look is
instantly elevated,

• Same goes for handbag or outerwear” (Boyd, 2016).

IV. How to dress for success
7. “Embrace Your Go-To’s”
• “It’s tempting to feel like you need to dress a certain way when you’re under
pressure for a big meeting,

• Comfort breeds confidence,

• Don’t ditch your go-to (fill in the blank) if you’ve got a big presentation
coming up,

• Wearing what you feel comfortable in will positively impact your ability to
show up as your best self” (Boyd, 2016).
IV. How to dress for success
8. “Ignore the Rules”
• “As the workplace evolves and dress codes relax, it’s more fun than ever to
push your workplace style,

• Pair denim with denim, wear black with navy, choose white after Labour day
(gasp) or opt for a sequined top during the day,

• Above all, fashion is a creative outlet to express yourself,

• Have fun with it” (Boyd, 2016).

IV. How to dress for success
9. “Travel with Purpose”
• “When traveling for work or pleasure, focus on a narrow colour palette and build
outfits around that,
• You’ll be able to do more with less and might even save you from checking a bag”.

10. “The Toolkit is Key”

• “Invest in a hand-steamer over an iron,
• It’s compact, quick and so much easier than the alternative,
• Keep it in your bathroom for last minute touch ups,
• Other tools to keep handy at your desk or in your bag include a lint brush (or
masking tape in a pinch) and polishing cloths for shoes and jewellery” (Boyd, 2016).
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
1. “Googleyness”
• According to Lazlo Bock (a cited in Baer, 2015), the head of Google´s Peoples
Operations, Googleyness is described as:
• “Attributes like enjoying fun,
• A certain dose of intellectual humility,
• A strong measure of conscientiousness,
• Comfort with ambiguity,
• Evidence that you've taken some courageous or interesting paths in your life”.
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
2. “Role-related knowledge, not deep specialization in one area”
• According to Lazlo Bock (a cited in Baer, 2015), “by far the least important thing they screen
for is whether someone actually knows anything about the job they are taking on,

• People who become experts at solving certain problems in certain situations will only
replicate those same reliable solutions in unexplored situations,

• To get to fresh thinking, you need a more general background,

• For technical roles, such as those in engineering or product management, they assess
expertise in computer science quite extensively, but even there their bias is to hire people
with a general (though expert-level) understanding of computer science rather than
specialized knowledge in one field.”
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
3. “People with emergent leadership”
• According to Lazlo Bock (a cited in Baer, 2015), “what they hire for is not so much
expertise or experience as learning ability, they talk about emergent leadership, the
notion that they don't want you to be the sort of person who's jumping in the
captain's chair all the time, they want you to jump in when there's a problem, but
even more importantly, step away when the problem or the need for expertise goes
away,
• Google doesn't care if you were the president of your chess club in high school or if
you made a beeline to becoming a sales executive,
• The more important thing is to know when you should step in and display leadership
— and step back when you shouldn’t”.
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
4. People with high cognitive ability
• According to Lazlo Bock (a cited in Baer, 2015), “If you hire someone who is
bright, and curious, and can learn, they're more likely to come up with a new
solution that the world hasn't seen before,
• Google wants people who are going to reinvent the way their jobs are going
to work rather than somebody who's going to come in and do what
everybody else does,
• They recruit for aptitude, for the ability to learn new things and incorporate
them”.
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
5. “Seeks out people with grit”
• “As breakthrough research in education shows, grit — the ability to keep slogging
through difficult work — is more important for success than raw IQ”

6. “Diversity”
• “Google always asks itself if candidates bring something new and diverse in terms of
perspective and life experience,
• That desire for diversity in understandable,
• In the demographic numbers that Google revealed early last year, the company was
seen to be startlingly homogeneous; 70% of its employees are men and 60% are
white” (Baer, 2015).
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
7. “Candidates can tackle difficult projects”
• “The company used to be famous for asking cranium-crashing brainteasers, like what
is the probability of breaking a stick into three pieces and forming a triangle? But it
found they weren't that helpful and have since moved on,
• Now, Google's interviews include questions about the candidate's concrete
experiences, starting with queries like give me an example of a time when you solved
an analytically difficult problem,
• By asking people to speak of their own experiences, you get two kinds of
information: You get to see how they actually interacted in a real-world situation,
and the valuable 'meta' information you get about the candidate is a sense of what
they consider to be difficult” according to Lazlo Bock (as cited in Baer, 2015).
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
8. “Candidates with analytical skills”
• According to Lazlo Bock (as cited in Baer, 2015), “basic computer science skills
will do, since they signal (the ability to understand and apply information) and
think in a formal, logical, and structured way but there are options beyond
computer science,
• Bock said that taking statistics while he was in business school was
"transformative" for his career,
• Analytical training gives you a skill set that differentiates you from most
people in the labour market”.
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
9. “Expects people to meet ridiculously high standards but doesn't care about GPAs”
• According to Lazlo Bock (as cited in Baer, 2015), “they don't compromise their hiring bar,
because of that job listings stay open longer at Google than you'd expect. They have to kiss
a lot of frogs before finding The One,

• GPAs and test scores don't correlate with success at the company.

• Academic environments are artificial environments. People who succeed there are sort of
finely trained; they're conditioned to succeed in that environment.

• While in school, people are trained to give specific answers. “It's much more interesting to
solve problems where there isn't an obvious answer. You want people who like figuring out
stuff where there is no obvious answer”.
 Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
10. “How much candidates have accomplished compared to their peers”
• According to Lazlo Bock (as cited in Baer, 2015), “most people miss that the formula for
writing quality resumes is simple: I accomplished X, relative to Y, by doing Z”,
• For example, Bock explained that a lot of people would just write, “I wrote editorials for
The New York Times”,
• “But a stand-out resume would be more specific about their accomplishments and how
they compared to others”,
• “Bock gives a better example: “Had 50 op-eds published compared to average of 6 by
most op-ed [writers] as a result of providing deep insight into the following area for
three years.”
Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
11. “People who take ownership of projects”
• “With that sense of ownership, you'll feel responsible for the fate of a project,
making you ready to solve any problem”.

• “But you also need to defer when other people have better ideas: Your end
goal, explained Bock, is what can we do together to problem-solve”,

• “I've contributed my piece, and then I step back” (Baer, 2015).

Case Study: Google
Qualities looked for in potential candidates
12. “Humility”
• According to Lazlo Bock (as cited in Baer, 2015), “intellectual humility is needed to succeed at
Google, without humility you are unable to learn. This is a common problem among the well-
educated; elite business school grads tend to plateau,

• Success can become an obstacle, since successful, Google-bound folks don't often experience
failure so they don't know how to learn from failure,

• Instead of having an opportunity to learn, they blame others.

• They, instead, commit the fundamental attribution error, which is if something good happens, it's
because I'm a genius. If something bad happens, it's because someone's an idiot or I didn't get
the resources or the market moved”.
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
1. “Plan ahead”
• “Reserve time in your schedule for the interview
• Please have a pen and paper handy in the case that you are asked to write some things
down”.

2. “What to Expect”
• “Up to a 45 minute technical interview with a Google software engineer.
• The interviewer will be interested in your knowledge of computer science principles (data
structures, algorithms etc.) and how they can be used in your solutions” (Michigan Tech,
n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
3. “Interview Questions”
• “Interview topics may cover anything on your CV (especially if you have stated
that you are an expert!),
• whiteboard coding questions,
• building and developing complex algorithms and analyzing their performance characteristics,
• logic problems,
• systems design and
• core computer science principles - hash tables, stacks, arrays, etc.

• Computer Science fundamentals are pre-requisite for all engineering roles at

Google, regardless of seniority, due to the complexities and global scale of the
projects you would end up participating in” (Michigan Tech, n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
4. “How to succeed”
• “Ask questions to your interviewer.
• When asked to provide a solution, first define and frame the problem as you see it.
• If you don't understand - ask for help or clarification.
• If you need to assume something - verbally check it’s a correct assumption.
• Describe how you want to tackle solving each part of the question.
• Always let your interviewer know what you are thinking as he/she will be as interested in
your process of thought as your solution.
• Also, if you're stuck, they may provide hints if they know what you're doing.
• Finally, listen - don't miss a hint if your interviewer is trying to assist you” (Michigan Tech,
n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
5. “What is Google looking for?”
• “Interviewers will be looking at the approach to questions as much as the
answer:”
• “Does the candidate listen carefully and comprehend the question?
• Are the correct questions asked before proceeding?
• Is brute force used to solve a problem?
• Are things assumed without first checking?
• Are hints heard and heeded?
• Is the candidate slow to comprehend / solve problems?
• Does the candidate enjoy finding multiple solutions before choosing the best one?
• Are new ideas and methods of tackling a problem sought?
• Is the candidate inventive and flexible in their solutions and open to new ideas?
• Can questioning move up to more complex problem solving?” (Michigan Tech, n.d.)
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
6. “Ask more questions”
• “Make sure you have a decent understanding of Google as a business - further than Google's
main products - find out about what they do there:
• http://www.google.com/corporate/ OR
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google

• At the end of the interview, most interviewers will ask you if you have any questions about
the company, work environment, their experience, etc.
• It’s clever to have some questions pre-prepared for each interview, but don't worry too much
if your mind goes blank.
• If you have questions about the interview process, remuneration or your performance,
please direct these to your recruiter” (Michigan Tech, n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
7. “Further reading”
• “To understand how Google's development teams work –
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agile development

• To know more about Google's core projects –

• http://labs.google.com/why-google.html

• If you have not already read through Steve Yegge's technical prep tips, please check out his
blog:
• http://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2008/03/get-that-job-at-google.html

• Due to the size of the products you'll be building, it’s imperative you're comfortable with big
O notation, here's where to brush up:
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_o_notation ” (Michigan Tech, n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
8. “Technical Preparation tips”
• “The main areas software engineers should prepare to succeed at interview at Google:

• Algorithm Complexity:

• It's fairly critical that you understand big-O complexity analysis.

• Sorting:

• Know how to sort and don't do bubble-sort.

• Hashtables:

• Arguably the single most important data structure known to mankind.

• Trees:

• Know about trees, basic tree construction, traversal and manipulation algorithms” (Michigan Tech,
n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
8. “Technical Preparation tips” (Cont.)
• “The main areas software engineers should prepare to succeed at interview at Google:

• Graphs:

• Graphs are really important at Google.

• Other data structures:

• You should study up on as many other data structures and algorithms as possible

• Mathematics:

• Some interviewers ask basic discrete math questions.

• Operating Systems: constructs.

• Coding:

• You should know programming languages likes C++ or Java” (Michigan Tech, n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to Prepare for an Interview with Google
9. “Sample Topics”
• “Coding
• Sample topics: construct / traverse data structures, implement system routines, distill large data sets to single
values, transform one data set to another.

• Algorithm Design / Analysis

• Sample topics: big-O analysis, sorting and hashing, handling obscenely large amounts of data. Also see topics
listed under 'Coding'.

• System Design
• Sample topics: features sets, interfaces, class hierarchies, designing a system under certain constraints,
simplicity and robustness, tradeoffs.

• Open-Ended Discussion
• Sample topics: biggest challenges faced, best/worst designs seen, performance analysis and optimization,
testing, ideas for improving existing products” (Michigan Tech, n.d.).
Case Study: Google
How to dress for success at Google
• “It is part of Google corporate culture that you don’t have to dress up
to be serious,

• The vast majority of Google employees simply wear jeans and t-shirts
to work,

• In some groups of support such as sales and operations, they all dress
in a business casual. They wear nice slacks or khakis, nice shoes but
they wear quality clothing” (Warner, 2007).
Case Study: Volkswagen
Latest trends look in potential candidates
• “Volkswagen tends to hire workers that are organized and well-
prepared,

• Volkswagen looks for applicants that are bright, free-thinking,

pleasant, and able to take risks” (Job Aplications, n.d.).
Case Study: Volkswagen
How to Prepare for an Interview with Volkswagen
1. “Unique One-on-One Interviews”
• “The Volkswagen interview process may take a few days or several weeks to
complete, depending on the position desired,

• Volkswagen offers dealership careers for salespeople, managers, mechanics, and

administrative associates, with interview processes unique for every position,

• Most Volkswagen interviews are held one-on-one with human resources

representatives and last about half an hour,

• A majority of positions require applicants to participate in two or more Volkswagen

interviews” (Job Aplications, n.d.).
Case Study: Volkswagen
How to Prepare for an Interview with Volkswagen
2. “Interview Topics”
• “Hiring managers ask specific questions regarding employment history,
relevant job skills, work ethic, personality traits, and availability,

• Some positions may require successful interviewees to clear background

checks and drug screens before successfully completing the Volkswagen hiring
process” (Job Aplications, n.d.).
Case Study: Volkswagen
How to Prepare for an Interview with Volkswagen
3. “What to Prepare For”
• “Volkswagen tends to hire workers that are organized and well-prepared,

• Get ready for Volkswagen interviews by researching the company,

• Successful interviewees show passion for cars and a love of the Volkswagen
brand,

• Gain an extensive knowledge of Volkswagen car lines, company history, and

services provided in order to impress attending hiring representatives” (Job
Aplications, n.d.).
Case Study: Volkswagen
How to Prepare for an Interview with Volkswagen
3. “What to Prepare For” (Cont.)
• “Additionally, prepare and practice your answers to common Volkswagen interview
questions like:”
• "Could you tell me about yourself?"

• "Why should we hire you?"

• “Make sure to bring several copies of your up-to-date resume to each phase of the
Volkswagen interview process and dress in business-formal clothing,

• Remember that arriving at the time of the interview is often considered late,

• Be sure to show up about 10 minutes before the scheduled interview time” (Job
Aplications, n.d.).
Case Study: Volkswagen
How to Prepare for an Interview with Volkswagen
4. “How to Ace Your Interview”
• “Anyone that wants to be a Volkswagen employee, or a "V-Dub teammate", needs to
excel in the interview,
• Volkswagen looks for applicants that are bright, free-thinking, pleasant, and able to
take risks,
• Use the interview to show that you match the values Volkswagen desires,
• Provide clear and concise responses to Volkswagen interview questions,
• If possible, give specific examples of experience from past jobs that showcase your
abilities to perform the job,
• Conclude Volkswagen interviews with a firm handshake” (Job Aplications, n.d.).
Case Study: Volkswagen
How to Prepare for an Interview with Volkswagen
5. “Follow Up”
• “Show continued interest in the position by checking in with the
interviewer several days after the Volkswagen interview and
inquiring about the position status” (Job Aplications, n.d.).
Case Study: Volkswagen
How to dress for success at Volkswagen
• According to Bondi (1995), “at Volkswagen of America's North American
offices, employees have dressed casually five days a week since May 1994,

• Their German counterparts, however, have not adopted a similar policy,

• At Volkswagen of America Inc., the new dress policy coincides with a new
office look, where cubicles replace walls for a more open and equal
atmosphere”.
Conclusion
• In conclusion, can de said that in order to get a right job for the candidates must
know their skills, experiences, strengths and weakness.

• A good resumé summary with a simple and objective cover letter properly
structured is the best way to attention of recruiters.

• Its important to make a lot of research about the company you´re applying for.

• Be well prepared and confident for the interview

• Dress accordingly to company dresscode after carefully research about, if you

don´t find these rules, you can wear neutral cloths
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