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Poll

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How to pass job interviews

Amna

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Objectives:

1.Learn tips on how to pass job interviews.

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2.Capable of answering the most common interview questions.

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3.Have a clear knowledge of getting ready for job interviews.

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Steps for getting ready for an interview:

Before

During

After

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Before

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  • Resume (match the qualifications)
  • Research the company
  • Prepare examples (STAR)
  • Dress appropriately

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Resume - Cover letter (match the qualifications)

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IDT Job Opportunities

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1557947071/

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So you are good if you do not have experience!

-Willing to learn

Just say: Organizational skills

Speak and write (English and ---)

Same

Do not worry your master counts

You will have a master!

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Make sure to write (Related Experience)

Based on the job!

Education

always

first!

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Class Activity

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Activity

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  • Groups of two

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Prepare examples (STAR)

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“STAR”

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Behavioral-based interview questions

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  • Situation: An event, project, or challenge faced

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  • Task: Your responsibilities and assignments for the situation

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  • Action: Steps or procedure taken

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  • Result: Results of actions taken

Stands for:

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“Tell me about a time when...”

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“Give me an example of...”

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“Have you ever...”

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Tips :

  • Tell a story that fit the job
  • Has a moral
  • Show a skill
  • Should be around 60 seconds

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Such as:

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Points:

  1. Teamwork
  2. Ability to Adapt
  3. Client-facing Skills
  4. Time Management Skills
  5. Communication Skills
  6. Motivation and Values

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Dress

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During

  • Questions

(Most common questions)

  • Body language

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Most Common Questions

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Question

Tips

Tell me about yourself?

  • Professionally speaking
  • Job's needs
  • Sell skills relevant
  • Most recent role
  • Past roles
  • Interest

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Question

Tips

Why would we hire you?

  • Great addition to the team
  • Come on time
  • Respect others

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Question

Tips

Why do you want to work with us?

-Address the organization objectives and it aligns with your goals.

-Address your skills.

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Question

Tips

STAR

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Tell us about a situation where you ---

  • Situation
  • Task
  • Action
  • Result

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Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

-Don’t say in your position

-Don’t say in a better position

-Don't say in a different/better position somewhere

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Question

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Tips

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Activity

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Discussion

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Body language

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Tips:

  • Arrive early
  • Smile
  • Give a good handshake.
  • Look at the interviewer
  • Be yourself

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After

  • Ask questions
  • Email - Thank you
  • Call

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Questions examples

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  • When can i expect to hear back from you?
  • Would you like a list of references?

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Or:

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Ask about points that was not mentioned in the job posting or during the interview.

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Assessment:

Exit ticket

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Reference:

https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method

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https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/27-most-common-job-interview-questions-and-answers.html

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https://www.themuse.com/advice/30-behavioral-interview-questions-you-should-be-ready-to-answer

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https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-answer-where-do-you-see-yourself-in-5-years

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1557947071/

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Thank you!