interview tips and what to do before !
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Tips for a Positive Interviewing Experience!
By,Hosai Barakzay
Program Designer and Researcher at Career Development Center
Jobmarket Bangladesh
What to Do Before an Interview;
● Research the Company/Employer
● Prepare thoughtful questions and answers
● Research the position you want to apply
● Know about your skills and abilities
● Practice , be confident, and prepared
● Be organized ,and watch body language
Don’t Do it! “Never, ever walk into an interview not knowing the company, its products, its
problems, its opportunities and its competitors.”
➢ Research the Company/Employer
● Company website,
Brochure, Newsletter, etc.
● Review Job Description
● Professional Associations /
● Career Network
● Prepare some questions to
ask the interviewer
Prepare thoughtful questions and answers;
1) Tell me about yourself ?
2) what is your strength ?
3) Why did you apply for this job ?
4) What has been one of your biggest achievements?
5) Describe a conflict or disagreement you have had at work
and explain how you handled it.
6) Why should we hire you over other finalists for this
position?
…etc
Research the Position;
● Make sure you and the position are a match
● Job description
● Compensation range
● Location
● Work schedules
● Benefits
Know about Your Skills and Abilities
● Review own skills, experiences and qualities
● Check CV● Accomplishments and
achievements● Skills and competencies● Community service● Clubs and organizations
Extra-Curricular activities
Be Confident, and Prepared
● Enthusiasm, commitment and motivation
● Good communication skills
● Team work ability
● Ability to solve problems
● Capacity to work hard
● Initiative and self-reliance
● Balanced personality
Practice How to Answer Questions
● Listen carefully, seek clarification
● Illustrate answers with real examples and evidence
● Be positive – constructive criticism
● Keep answers specific and succinct
● Take time to respond
● Be alert to interviewer’s body language
● Speak clearly, smile and show enthusiasm
● Know what you want to say, and find the opportunity
Be Organized ,and Watch Body Language
● First impressions are very powerful
● Allow time to relax
● Dress appropriately
● Entrance, introductions ,and handshake
● Smile , and make eye contact
● Be aware of your own movements
● Watch body language of interviewer
● Be on Time !
After the interview
Review your own performance
● what went well
● what went badly
● what you wished you had said
● Prepare for next stage
Now let’s watch a video ,and have a short discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95lhtBc53f8