Preparing for an Interview

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Preparing for an Interview

Learning objective

What is an interview?

A n interview is a meeting you will have with your employer to see if you are the right match for a job and if you feel the job is good for you.

The employer will ask you questions and you will also have time to ask questions.

Lesson Objectives

Understand purpose of the interview

How to prepare for a successful interview

Preparing before your interview

Preparing answers to questions

Choose what you will wear

Plan your journey

During your interview

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After your interview

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Interview preparation example

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Interview Etiquette

first impressions

greeting

Points:

ü  Positive body language

ü  Eye contact

ü  Speak clearly – Pause if needed.

ü  Ask if you need something repeated.

ü  It’s okay to look at notes.

can you look at notes during your interview

A

No, you have to memorise your answers

B

Yes, you can look at the answers uring the interview

Arriving on time

1

Check your journey the morning of you interview

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Plan your journey the night before.