...Before the interview: • • • • Do your research and learn everything you can about the organization Review your accomplishment list and your résumé Review and understand the job description Wear appropriate attire for the interview During the interview: • • • • • • • • • Remember that a job interview begins the minute you walk through the door. Treat everyone you meet professionally and with respect Turn off all electronic devices Be aware of your body language Smile and encourage casual conversation with your interviewer Be confident in your skills and abilities Take a moment to compile your thoughts before you answer Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question Sell yourself – your skills, abilities, and the value you will bring to the employer Be yourself and try to relax! Common interview mistakes: • • • • • • • Chewing gum Not knowing enough about the organization Arriving late Misrepresenting yourself or stretching the truth Making negative remarks about a previous manager or co-worker Rambling on and on…what was the question again? Making inappropriate remarks Types of interviews The screening interview • • • • • Usually occurs with someone from Human Resources Can be over the phone or in person HR will try to verify the information on the résumé and find out if you meet the minimum requirements for the position Take this interview as seriously as an in-person interview If you pass this phase, you will be asked to meet with a Hiring...
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...How to Survive a Job Interview General purpose: To instruct Specific purpose: To be prepared for a job interview Organization: Chronological I. Introduction A. Imagine yourself walking into your first interview, nervous and maybe even a little sweaty; you begin to forget everything you wanted to say. B. Today I am going to show you the four main steps in preparing for a job interview, Research the company, know yourself; strengths and weaknesses, anticipate and prepare for commonly asked question, and lastly prepare everything the night before the interview. C. After listening to my speech, I hope my audience will be better prepared for any potential interviews without the common nervous jitters. II. Preparation A. Research 1. Research small, but important things like, company size and history, products and services, and culture of the company. 2. Use internet sources to become accustom to the company’s ways and what to expect of them. 3. Call in advance to find out who you will interviewing with and what kind of information you can get for the company with the person of contact. a. Look at credible internet sources as a way to get quality information on your business. Publications can be extremely helpful when it comes to finding information. b. You must be prepared for these kinds of questions in the interview. This will make you look professional and interested. B. Refresh Yourself on Your Own Experiences 1. Think of previous employer scenarios...
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...21/11/2013 How to answer the most hated interview questions : Nature Jobs Blog nature.com Nature Jobs Sitemap Log In Register Blog Post Previous post How sociable are scientists in their job search? NATURE JOBS | NATURE JOBS BLOG How to answer the most hated interview questions 20 Nov 2013 | 18:04 GMT | Posted by Catherine de Lange | Category: Uncategorized We recently asked you what your most hated interview questions were. Here we share our tips on how to answer them. 1. What’s a weakness of yours that has been mentioned by your colleagues? In this question, the interviewer could be trying to achieve one of a number of things. Yes, they might genuinely want to know what your weaknesses are, but they are probably also trying to put you on the spot, by veering away from your research about their company and the role. Be warned: you probably won’t get any points for being overly honest. When faced with this question, never confess to being bad at any of the key prerequisites for the job. Instead, feel free to discuss a weakness of yours which isn’t essential to the role. Whatever the weakness, it is a good idea to continue on to explain how you have improved on it and are making sure it doesn’t interfere with work. For instance, you might say that you worry a lot about doing everything to a high enough standard. This shows that you are conscientious, but before the interviewer begins to think you are neurotic or under-confident, go on to explain...
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...TE AM FL Y FEARLESS INTERVIEWING How to Win the Job by Communicating with Confidence Marky Stein McGraw-Hill New York Chicago San Francisco Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi San Juan Seoul Singapore Sydney Toronto Copyright © 2003 by Marky Stein. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-141572-6 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-140884-3. All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more information, please contact George Hoare, Special Sales, at george_hoare@mcgraw-hill.com or (212) 904-4069. TERMS OF USE This is a copyrighted work and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the work. Use of this...
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...Professionalism Paper It is very important if you are working in the medical field to make sure are professional at all times. I think that its a important factor because we have the care of another person in our hands and they are trusting us. I think it would be hard for a person to trust someone with their care if they are not dressed for the part. Its just not what you have one, it’s also about how you look over all. Its very important to make sure that you have the proper uniform on for being a MA. The proper uniform is a clean, ironed pair of scrubs. Scrubs are a type of clothing that is used by everyone in all fields of medical from doctors, pharmacists, Veterinarians, Nurses, Dentist, Dental Assistants, ect. You want to look and clean at all times, never wear scrubs that you were the day before or that look dirty. You also want to make sure you have on comfortable shoes that are a leather and black or white. Its very important to have a watch on also. It is something that you will need to have in order to do your job. If you look neat and clean then it will make the patients feel more comfortable with you caring for them. You also must make sure your hair is up and out of your face. This does not only help make you look neat and clean people can see your face better. Also you do not want your hair to get in the way when you are treating patients. It can get blood or urine in it from a patient, or it can just be in the way. It can also be a distraction...
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...5 tips to Succeed at an interview Wear conservative clothing. When going for an interview, it is much better to be overdressed rather than under dressed. Regardless of the job position, you must be dressed in a highly professional manner. For both men and women, it is a good idea to wear a colour that is moderate and not too flamboyant. For example: A black pencil skirt and white long sleeve blouse void of any patterns. Ensure that you err on the side of being conservative when it comes to jewelery, makeup and cologne as well.Make a good first impression with interactive body language. Body language is just as important as your verbal words in an interview setting. Some different forms of body language include: Give a firm handshake Sit up straight, not slouched in tension Make eye contact, so that you seem alert and confident Answer questions directly and loud enough for the interviewer to hear The interviewer will form an impression within the first few minutes of speaking to a candidate, therefore it is important to give a firm handshake, have good posture, maintain eye contact, and answer questions directly when being asked to make a great first impression. Prepare for your interview well in advance. Preparing for an interview in advance will increase a candidates chances of being chosen for the position. Research the company where you are being interviewed. Knowing about the job will help you prepare a list of qualifications so that you can...
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...Formatting the Interview Report 1. Choose the five questions that you wish to transcribe. Then copy verbatim the material that you have on your tape recording or from your interview questionnaire. These will be the notes from which you will work. Listen to the voice carefully to determine the punctuation in the report. Use punctuation, such as dashes, colons, and/or periods to convey the interviewee’s meaning to the reader of your report. Use brackets [ ] to add information that is necessary to convey meaning to the reader that may have been omitted during the interview. Ex. He [Mr. Smith] said . . . . 2. Use the MLA title heading in the upper-left hand corner. 3. Single space remarks made by an individual speaker. Double space when you change speakers. 4. Begin your report with a paragraph that describes who the interviewee is and why you interviewed him or her. Make sure that you include the time, date, and location of the interview. 5. Type your report. Use italics, underlining, bolding, or using all caps for the names of the people in the interview. 6. Finish your report with a paragraph that evaluates the interview. How did it help you with your research? Did you have any problems? SAMPLE: Adrianne Hood Mrs. Miller Graduation Project 5 April 2011 Interview Report: Beverly Fishel, Registered Dietician, LDN Mrs. Beverly Fishel is a Registered Dietician and a Licensed Dietary Nurse. She currently...
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...ARTS AND ENTERTAIMENT JOURNALISM Did you have another boring day at a press conference? Interview a rock star Eccentrics, selfish, narcissists, capricious, fanciful, fussy, obsessive, passionate; some times genius, some other times schizophrenics. There are many adjectives that can be successfully used in order to describe a rock star personality. The idea of meeting and having a conversation with a rock star is exciting and intimidating at the same time. Even for those who work as professional journalists it is a challenge as avoiding this natural tendency, especially when the celebrity you are interviewing has had a real impact on your life, may be troublesome. Although, as Clayton (1994) points out, journalists must remember that they cannot be overawed by a Big Name. In his own words, “they are not meeting a celebrity as an adoring fan, but on a business” (1994:60). The aim of this essay is to critically analyze the interviewing process by going throw several interviews with rock stars, considering that the approach taken would be slightly different from that of other interviewees. The interviews examined concentrate on print, but it is impossible to ignore broadcasting (media) as many aspects of the interviews such as occasional silences, body language and questions order what would otherwise be missed. First of all, it is worthy to introduce the myth of the rock community. Frith (1981) stresses the importance of this point because for most rock bands “music...
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...How to Survive a Job Interview Be prepared, do some research, dress smartly, shake hands and be polite, listen carefully to the questions, think before you speak, be honest and open, bring an extra resume, use good quality supplies for your portfolio, ask relevant questions, but not about salary, and finally steady your nerves as you go in. Surviving a job interview ultimately depends on the amount of work you put into preparing for it. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to have a successful interview. Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy. Try to dress a little bit better than what's expected from the staff, this way you will show that you're putting in some effort, but also that you're not a bad match for the workplace. Always arrive at the interview on time. Sometimes it's all that separates you from the other applicants and every little bit helps. Keep eye contact, shake hands and be polite. Listen carefully to everything the interviewer says and be prepared to give an answer. Try not to speak over the person who's interviewing you and listen to what they have to say. Coming across as arrogant or overbearing can reflect...
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...Interviews can be nerve-racking, particularly if you're not used to them. The anticipation is often worse than the actual event because not only are you walking into an unknown situation, but also you know you'll be judged on your performance. The following tips, based on current interview ‘etiquette' and common sense, apply to any interview situation and will help you to create the best impression that you can. 1. Be prepared 2. Dress smartly 3. Shake hands and be polite 4. Listen carefully to the questions 5. Think before you speak 6. Be honest and open 7. Anticipate problems and prepare for them 8. Don't be negative about a previous employer 9. Ask relevant questions, but not about salary 10. Steady your nerves just before you go in 1. Be prepared Preparation is the key to confidence. Read the article ‘Preparing for an interview' on this website about preparation that can be done before the event. Find out about the organisation and the responsibilities of the job. Then you need to minimise stress on the day. Make sure that you: know where to go and how you will get there know how long it will take to get there - and leave more than enough time decide what to wear and make sure it's washed, cleaned, polished and ready to put on. 2. Dress smartly Always dress smartly. Even if you know or suspect that the dress code in the company is ‘smart casual', you can't go wrong with a business suit. It's perfectly appropriate, even if your interviewers...
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...How Best to Ready One-self for an Interview When applying for a job, an organization can receive an abundance of applications. Once the applications are reviewed, the best candidates are then selected and an interview for each candidate is set up on a specific date and time. Preparation is critical to make a positive impression and set you above the other applicants. Most organizations have a website with an abundance of helpful information. Your aim is to research and familiarize yourself with their website. What are their strengths? What types of services or products do they offer? Other facts such as their location, size and history are typically available and can be useful to show your knowledge of the organization. Research who their top competitor is, and make sure you are familiar with any current events that may involve or could potentially impact the organization. The next step is to gather any documentation that would be useful during the interview. At the very least, an additional copy of your resume should be in hand. If you have any work samples or a portfolio, you should prepare to bring that along with you. This is a good time to review your work experience and any training you’ve had that would be beneficial to the position. Be sure you are ready to discuss your qualifications and how you can make a positive impact. Then you are faced with what to wear. You need to dress appropriately. This is your first impression and you want to convey...
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...societies. There are five police enforcement goals, which include Preventive Control- The backbone of police, also the dominant operational strategy of police; Routine Incident Response- How long it takes for an officer to respond to call by a citizen; Emergency Response- Used for crimes in progress, such as, traffic accidents, natural disasters, anything with a human life in jeopardy. Criminal Investigation is the process of discovering, collecting, preparing, identifying, and presenting evidence. Support services were also discussed. There are three policing styles officers use (1) the watchmen style (2) the legalistic style, and (3) the service. Watchmen-style, keeps order through informal police, the watchmen style was typified by LAPD, who took part in the Rodney King beating. The Legalistic style, enforces the letter of the law, legalistic departments try to avoid community disputes arising from violations that do not break the law. The service style of policing, strives to meet the needs of the community and serve its members. This type of department works with social services to provide counseling for minor offenders and to assist community groups, in efforts to prevent crime, and solve problems. In conclusion, this chapter touch basis on the different forms of policing, and the background of how they...
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...Caty Warden Sean Goatley-Soan COM110 26 January 2015 Communication Improvement Profile Lee Lacocca once said that, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can not get them across, your ideas will not get you anywhere.” This quote is very true because you have to be able to communicate with people on a day-to-day basis, whether it is verbal or nonverbal communication. I am currently an employee at Monical’s pizza as a waitress in my hometown, and I have to communicate with my co-workers and customers. At work I consider myself a very outgoing person because I am always looking for someone to talk to, but I am more comfortable around strangers at work because so many different ages of people come into our restaurant. When I get around larger groups of people that are around my age I get really shy and find myself being too quiet so the chances of me meeting new people are very slim. The sad thing is that I love to meet new people because having friends is great, but I am just so bad at making small talk. I have only performed one speech in my whole life and it made me very nervous. My speeches are always prepared well in advance and are very well organized, but I have a very hard time doing the things that I have planned to do during the speech, such as hand gestures and eye contact. I definitely need to work on my writing skills as well as my speaking skills. My first goal that I hope to accomplish this year is to better prepare myself for class/speeches. I hope to accomplish...
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..."How to Survive a Job Interview" OUTLINE Exact purpose: After listening to my speech, I hope my audience will be better prepared for any potential interviews without the common nervous jitters. INTRODUCTION Attention-getter: Imagine yourself walking into your first interview, nervous and maybe even a little sweaty; you begin to forget everything you wanted to say. Audience motivation: Minor key points, for big results. Credibility: Personal experience because of successful job interview background. Purpose: To become prepared and ready for any potential job interviews. Preview: Keys to success: --Preparation --Appearance --Questions --Professionalism [Transition to Body]: Remember, interviews usually only last 20-25 minutes so, what we will go over next, won’t take up hours to have down pack. You’ll learn exactly what to do to, survive your next interview. BODY I. Your first step is to be prepared. A. Start off with your own research: 1. Research small, but important things like, company size and history, products and services, and culture of the company. B. Refresh yourself on your own experience. 1. Think of previous employer scenarios for potential answers during the interview. C. Update/Print Resume. 1. Show them you are prepared. [Transition]: We've identified how you should prepare yourself before attending the interview; so now let’s get ready for the actual meeting. ...
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...Job interview is probably the most difficult part of getting a job, but everyone can make it. The secret is to prepare yourself. Know your desires! People say that there are no bad employees; there are people on their wrong place. To get to the right place is the main goal each of us that causes our further development of our life and out career. Analyze vacancy that you’re going to respond. You should know anything about your employer and the company you’re going to work with including the history and plans of its development. This can really help you to decide wheather or not you want to build your career in that company. Also it is important for the employer to find a worker that will be interested in his job, not only attend in because of money. And prepare to answer the tricky question “Why do you want to work here?” It is like a trade. The product is your skills and qualifications and the buyer is your employer. To sell yourself successfully you need to know yourself, give objective value to yourself lf IF YOU WILL. Your appearance. Job interview is the official meeting so your dress code should be appropriate. For girls – pale daily makeup, for boys – a tie! Then author gives a list of typical questions like Why are you interested in that job? Why do we need you not someone else? What do you think would be the most difficult thing here? Describe your perfect career. Why did you left your previous job? AND SO ON! When interview is over, shake your employers...
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