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Job interview tips for school and college leavers

UMACS Business Solutions
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The document provides 8 tips for acing a job interview: research the company; dress appropriately; rehearse answers to common questions; prepare a concise answer for "tell me about yourself"; be punctual, polite, and professional; use the interview as an opportunity to learn about the role and company culture; focus on the skills you can gain from the role; and follow up with a thank you email after the interview. Following these tips will help make a great first impression and demonstrate your interest and qualifications for the position.

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Job Interview Tips: ! The old expression, you never get a second chance to make a first impression applies perfectly to job interviews. Research shows an employer will form an opinion about you in less than 30 seconds so follow these simple steps to make the right impression." " Tip 1: What to Wear:! Pick out what you are going to wear at the interview and try it on to make sure there are no stains, missing buttons, broken zips, dirty shoes and that it still fits. Dress up not down. Girls, no open toed or party shoes, no short skirts and boys, no shorts, runners or tee shirts." " Tip 2: Research: Check out the employers website and search the web for information. Make a note of the names of the people you will meet with. Also, identify the skills you have acquired in part time jobs, and school activities and then think how you would use these skills in the new job. Remember KSA!" " Tip 3: Rehearse: Write out mock questions and hand these to a friend. Practice answering questions such as tell us about yourself? or why do you want to work here? Take feedback about your body language, eye contact, length and quality of your answers and whether you are mumbling. Practising over and over will soothe nerves and get you focused on what you have to offer. " " Tip 4: Tell me about Yourself: This is a typical question you will hear in an interview. Be prepared for this question and add it to your rehearsal list. Be concise but friendly. Aim to combine a little personal information that will appeal to an employer and suit the job you are going for. For example, if the job is as a customer service team member in a call centre then your answer could combine something about team sports or some team activity you have done with a love of helping people. " "" CQVIE Job Interview Tips Page #1 of #3
" Tip 5: Respect: Punctuality is vital so aim to be about 10 minutes early. Being too early can be as impolite as being late. Switch off your mobile before you enter the building and then dont touch it again until you leave the building. Nothing irritates an employer more than a person who interrupts an interview to take a phone call or even glance at who has text them. Smile and be polite to everyone you meet including the receptionist on your way into the interview. It is not unusual for an employer to ask other staff members what they thought of a job interview candidate so keep that in mind. Use a firm, dry hand shake, good eye contact and a smile when greeting the interviewer. Have some water with you in case you get a dry throat. Remember, you look great, you have researched the company and have prepared well so try and relax. " " " Tip 6: Use the interview to Learn: Be concise when answering questions but avoid just saying yes and no. Also, ask questions about the employer and the tasks involved in the job on offer. A job interview should be a two-way process. Use the interview process to find out about a typical day on the job, what training is offered, who your direct manager would be and a bit about them and to get a sense of the workplace culture. As a general rule, avoid asking about money. If you are offered the job, then ask about the money. Job hunters have the most power at the point where they have been offered the job but have not yet accepted. Be careful not to over do this though you are just starting out and need the experience. " " At the interview always take the opportunity to talk about your KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude), dont leave the interview until you have spoken about yourself, and your skills and knowledge. You only have one chance to say how good you are, take the chance!" " CQVIE Job Interview Tips Page #2 of #3
" Tip 7: Focus on the Skills You will Gain: Every CEO, business owner and best employee had to start somewhere usually at the very bottom. While you might view a job as unimportant or low paid it could actually be a valuable stepping stone to the future if you focus on what you will learn. Skills such as customer service, team work, learning processes and software programs are all great things to put on your updated resume so value every opportunity to learn." " Tip 8: Following up after the Interview: It is a good idea to write the employer an email a day after the interview to thank them for their time and restate your interest in the role. So dont forget to ask for the name card of the person that interviewed you." An example thank you email could be like this: Dear Mr XYZ, I appreciate you taking the time to meet me and tell me more about the job of XXXXXX and the ABC Company. I would also like to take this opportunity to restate my interest in joining your team. Yours sincerely, Your name." """ Remember to follow these tips every time you have an interview. CQVIE Job Interview Tips Page #3 of #3

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  • 1. Job Interview Tips: ! The old expression, you never get a second chance to make a first impression applies perfectly to job interviews. Research shows an employer will form an opinion about you in less than 30 seconds so follow these simple steps to make the right impression." " Tip 1: What to Wear:! Pick out what you are going to wear at the interview and try it on to make sure there are no stains, missing buttons, broken zips, dirty shoes and that it still fits. Dress up not down. Girls, no open toed or party shoes, no short skirts and boys, no shorts, runners or tee shirts." " Tip 2: Research: Check out the employers website and search the web for information. Make a note of the names of the people you will meet with. Also, identify the skills you have acquired in part time jobs, and school activities and then think how you would use these skills in the new job. Remember KSA!" " Tip 3: Rehearse: Write out mock questions and hand these to a friend. Practice answering questions such as tell us about yourself? or why do you want to work here? Take feedback about your body language, eye contact, length and quality of your answers and whether you are mumbling. Practising over and over will soothe nerves and get you focused on what you have to offer. " " Tip 4: Tell me about Yourself: This is a typical question you will hear in an interview. Be prepared for this question and add it to your rehearsal list. Be concise but friendly. Aim to combine a little personal information that will appeal to an employer and suit the job you are going for. For example, if the job is as a customer service team member in a call centre then your answer could combine something about team sports or some team activity you have done with a love of helping people. " "" CQVIE Job Interview Tips Page #1 of #3
  • 2. " Tip 5: Respect: Punctuality is vital so aim to be about 10 minutes early. Being too early can be as impolite as being late. Switch off your mobile before you enter the building and then dont touch it again until you leave the building. Nothing irritates an employer more than a person who interrupts an interview to take a phone call or even glance at who has text them. Smile and be polite to everyone you meet including the receptionist on your way into the interview. It is not unusual for an employer to ask other staff members what they thought of a job interview candidate so keep that in mind. Use a firm, dry hand shake, good eye contact and a smile when greeting the interviewer. Have some water with you in case you get a dry throat. Remember, you look great, you have researched the company and have prepared well so try and relax. " " " Tip 6: Use the interview to Learn: Be concise when answering questions but avoid just saying yes and no. Also, ask questions about the employer and the tasks involved in the job on offer. A job interview should be a two-way process. Use the interview process to find out about a typical day on the job, what training is offered, who your direct manager would be and a bit about them and to get a sense of the workplace culture. As a general rule, avoid asking about money. If you are offered the job, then ask about the money. Job hunters have the most power at the point where they have been offered the job but have not yet accepted. Be careful not to over do this though you are just starting out and need the experience. " " At the interview always take the opportunity to talk about your KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude), dont leave the interview until you have spoken about yourself, and your skills and knowledge. You only have one chance to say how good you are, take the chance!" " CQVIE Job Interview Tips Page #2 of #3
  • 3. " Tip 7: Focus on the Skills You will Gain: Every CEO, business owner and best employee had to start somewhere usually at the very bottom. While you might view a job as unimportant or low paid it could actually be a valuable stepping stone to the future if you focus on what you will learn. Skills such as customer service, team work, learning processes and software programs are all great things to put on your updated resume so value every opportunity to learn." " Tip 8: Following up after the Interview: It is a good idea to write the employer an email a day after the interview to thank them for their time and restate your interest in the role. So dont forget to ask for the name card of the person that interviewed you." An example thank you email could be like this: Dear Mr XYZ, I appreciate you taking the time to meet me and tell me more about the job of XXXXXX and the ABC Company. I would also like to take this opportunity to restate my interest in joining your team. Yours sincerely, Your name." """ Remember to follow these tips every time you have an interview. CQVIE Job Interview Tips Page #3 of #3