...D1: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of their interview skills. In order to achieve D1 you must produce a short report, assessing your strengths and weaknesses of your interview skills and state what you can do to improve. During the interview I think my performance went very well as I managed to answer all of the question giving to me, to improve my interview I would make sure that I paid a bit more attention and did not laugh as this could of stopped me from getting the job I wanted. If I could do my interview again I would make sure I prepared myself so that I would not laugh when doing the interview by doing this it would of also stopped me from being nervous Strengths My strengths when doing this role play was that I was very confident when doing the interview when questions where brought up I did not know I improvised to make the interviewer think that I had a lot of knowledge and understanding of the questions being asked. I made sure that the way I spoke was very formal and did not use any slang as this would make the interviewer have a good impression of me. I was very focused on all questions being asked and answered them to the best of my ability. Weaknesses My weaknesses when doing the role play was that on some of the questions I did not take them very seriously and did not answer them to the best of my ability during the interview I got nervous which made me lose concentration. On some of the questions given I did not have a lot of detail given...
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...Strengths and weaknesses of different methods[1] Strengths and Weaknesses of Questionnaires A questionnaire is a list of written questions that can be completed in one of two basic ways. Firstly, respondents could be asked to complete the questionnaire with the researcher not present. This is a postal questionnaire and (loosely) refers to any questionnaire that a respondent completes without the aid of the researcher. Secondly, respondents could be asked to complete the questionnaire by verbally responding to questions in the presence of the researcher. This variation is called a structured interview. Although the two variations are similar (a postal questionnaire and a structured interview could contain exactly the same questions), the difference between them is important. If, for example, we are concerned with protecting the respondent’s anonymity then it might be more appropriate to use a postal questionnaire than a structured interview. Questionnaires are restricted to two basic types of question: Closed-ended (or “closed question”) is a question for which a researcher provides a suitable list of responses (e.g. Yes / No). This produces mainly quantitative data. Open-ended (or “open question”) is a question where the researcher doesn’t provide the respondent with a set answer from which to choose. Rather, the respondent is asked to answer "in their own words". This produces mainly qualitative data. Strengths: Good for measuring attitudes and eliciting...
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...11 Shining in the Interview Multiple-Choice Questions 1. The term “primacy effect” is related to what aspect of the interview process? a. Being the first to bring up the salary expectations b. First Impressions c. Closing the interview d. Asking good questions 2. Which factor was shown to have the greatest impact on the interviewer’s lasting perceptions of the applicant? a. The applicant’s attitude b. The applicant’s appearance c. The interviewer’s mood during the interview d. The applicant’s job qualifications 3. Which of the following is viewed as a major “no-no” if you want to make a strong first impression in an interview? a. A limp handshake b. A little humility c. Making eye contact with the interviewer d. Showing up for the interview a few minutes early 4. Managing an interview conversation effectively requires all of the following nonverbal communication actions except: a. smiling often and naturally b. keeping your hands on your lap to avoid distracting gestures c. making moderate levels of eye contact with the interviewer d. maintaining good posture while seated 5. Fillers and credibility robbers are problems associated with which aspect of the interview? a. Opening the interview b. Nonverbal communication c. Verbal Communication d. Closing the interview 6. The first item that most applicants are asked to respond to in an interview is: a. “Tell me...
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...Employer in Job Interview Post on 28-May-09 by JobsDB HK No job seeker looks for failure in job interviews. The question is how to win? Especially in the current poor economy, competition is keen among job seekers. Good preparation in every aspect is required if one wants to stand out from other candidates. In early April 2009, JobsDB organized the seminar titled “How to win the heart of the employer in job interviews”. Dr Ming Cheung, Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication, CityU, was invited to share with job seekers job-hunting tips and suggested answers to some difficult interview questions. Dr Cheung said that in addition to working experience and academic qualifications, employers look for transferable skills in job seekers. “Show that you are attentive, motivated and communicative, and that you can add value to the company.” In interviews, job seekers should prepare to present a “perfect look”, Dr Cheung says. This consists of a “virtual you”, a “professional you”, and a “physical you”. These three parts have to be consistent so that you can present your true image. Virtual You – CV, cover letter, reference letters, work samples Professional You– training and education, experience, skills, information Physical You– dress, manner, voice, tone In answering questions in interviews, Dr Cheung advised job seekers to use past experience to illustrate. The following are questions employers may ask in job interviews, with answers suggested...
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...live…where we live…and whether or not we are happy with what we do. Therefore, we need to know how to interview for a job. Subject Sentence: There are four steps to follow in preparing for the job interview. Connective - To begin with - - - BODY I. You must thoroughly research the company. A. Internet (give example on using the Internet) B. Publications (give examples of government sources, other career publications) C. People (what types of people can you contact?) Connective - Second - - - - - II. You must thoroughly analyze and prepare yourself. A. Verbal Communication 1. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Give examples) 2. What can you do to improve your weaknesses? (Give examples) B. Nonverbal Communication 1. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Give examples) 2. What can you do to improve your weaknesses? (Give examples) C. Appearance 1. According to Ann Johnston’s 2004 Dressing to Get the Job, You should wear the following types of clothing to the interview. Examples 2. These types of clothing are considered to be unprofessional. Examples Connective – Next, III. You should anticipate questions and answers. A. Questions asked by the interviewer 1. In the May 2004 issue of Job Digest, Clarice Stevens lists these routine questions commonly asked at a job interview. List questions 2. Other questions may include……. List questions B. Questions asked by the interviewee 1. In...
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...CARD 205 Week 7 Interview Questions Purchase here http://devrycourse.com/CARD%20205/card-205-week-7-interview-questions Product Description Interview Questions (due this week) Below you will find a list of potential interview questions. It is possible that you could be asked some of these exact questions during an interview. Choose 7 questions from Group A and 3 questions from Group B, for a total of 10. Your responses to the questions in Group B should have three parts. Respond to these using Martucci Lamarre's (2006) B.A.R. (background, action(s), results) framework (p. 124). Respond to the questions as you would during an interview and provide as complete an answer as possible for each one. Group A: Standard Questions (Choose 7 questions from this group, from p. 121). 1. Tell me something about yourself. 2. Why should I hire you? 3. What are your strengths? 4. What are your weaknesses? 5. Why are you applying for this position? 6. How are you qualified for this position? 7. Why are you interested in working for our firm? 8. What can you contribute to this company? 9. What are your short-term goals? 10. What are your long-term goals? Group B: Behavior-Based Questions (Choose 3 questions from this group, from p. 124). 1. Tell me about a difficult situation you dealt with when supervising others. What did you do, and what were the results? 2. Describe a time when you had to use your best oral communication skills. What was the situation, and what...
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...INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & TECHNIQUES Collected by MBA Dept General Advice Before you go for your interview you need to find out everything you can about the company. Reread your application/CV/covering letter, so that you can think about your skills and qualifications, and also questions that you might be asked. In order to do well in the interview you need to be able to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills for the job, this will include your motivation towards the job, how well you will fit into the company, along with meeting their academic and skills requirements. You should dress smartly and appropriately and should leave in plenty of time allowing for possible delays, so that you are not late. Remember first impressions last! Tips It's a good idea to ask for a glass of water, as you will be doing a lot of talking, but it’s also good to take a sip if you want a few seconds to think about the question asked. • Ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a position where you can address all the interviewers. • Make sure that you remember the names of the interviewers, and take note of their various roles. First Impressions Most people make an initial opinion of a stranger within the first five minutes of meeting them. According to research employers' impressions are made up of the following: Body Language and image (70%) Tone of voice (20%) What you say (10%) As soon as you enter the building you need to be polite to everyone...
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...[pic] Exploring qualitative research online The aim of this document is to provide students with some extra insight into qualitative research methods by guiding them to specific, useable, and comprehensible websites. It aims to provide a series of ‘snippets’ of information that should broaden and deepen students’ knowledge of this subject area. This document is designed primarily to extend students’ learning and should be completed in conjunction with other course material such as textbooks. Students should click on the links and answer the questions, expanding the boxes as they go. |Participant observation, grounded theory and action research | | | |Click on the Wikipedia entry for participant observation: | |http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Participant_observation | | | |What is participant observation? ...
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...getting a job is the interview. Subject Sentence: There are four guide lines to follow when you prepare for the interview. Connective – To start with….. BODY I. You must research the company and know what you’re applying for. A. Use a Google or an internet search engine to find information. B. Find friends or people who know about or work for the company. Connective – Secondly….. II. You must analyze all aspects of who you are. A. Verbal Communication 1. What Strengths do you have in speaking? 2. How to improve your weaknesses or change them into strengths? B. Nonverbal Communication 1. What weaknesses do you possess? 2. What can you do to hide your weaknesses? Connective – Next, III. You should be ready for questions and have answers ready. A. Questions asked by the interviewer 1. Questions may include age and personal information. 2. Other questions may include……. List questions B. Questions asked by the interviewee 1. Ask the wage or salary amount 2. Find out the hours you will be working weekly Connective – Finally, to lessen anxiety on the big day, IV. Prepare everything that you need the night before. A. Information for the interviewer I.D, Social security card, etc. B. Clothes laid out C. Vehicle Connective- In Conclusion CONCLUSION In order to prepare for the job interview, you should research the company, analyze yourself, anticipate questions and answers, and prepare...
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...Nightclub’ Table of contents: 1. Overview 3 2. Qualitative research approach methods and Quantitative research approach 4 3. The strength and weakness of Observation data collection 6 4. The strength and weaknesses of in-depth interview 6 5. Focus group discussion 7 6. Conclusion 9 7. References 10 Overview The aim of this report is to evaluate the qualitative study ‘In the Club: Ecstasy Use and Supply in a London Nightclub’ by Bill Sanders which was published in 2005 in the Sociology journal. The report will give a brief overview of the research aims, a description of the methods used, and explain the main findings reported in the paper that have been selected. A discussion of why a qualitative research approach has been chosen for the research question or questions posed in the study will also be evaluated. Furthermore, the use of an extended evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the method or methods used in the research will focus in particular upon their appropriateness to the project’s key research question or questions posed and the robustness of the claims made in the article. Finally, a consideration of the potential contribution that a different qualitative method could have on the research question asked will be conducted to assess its strengths and weaknesses. The research was to explore what was widely known about those that used the drug ecstasy, those that sold the drug and whether these was a correlation...
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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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...Sample Interview Questions with Suggested Ways of Answering Q. Tell me about yourself. A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related. Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move." Q. What are your strengths? A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job. Q. What are your weaknesses? A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself? A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well. Q. What do you know about our company? A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview. Q. Why do you want to work for us? A. Same as above. Research the company...
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...Sample Interview Questions with Suggested Ways of Answering Q. Tell me about yourself. A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related. Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move." Q. What are your strengths? A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job. Q. What are your weaknesses? A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself? A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well. Q. What do you know about our company? A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview. Q. Why do you want to work for us? A. Same as above. Research the company before...
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...A successful business appears to go through many transitions of change. Markets, resources, locations and staff, are all subject to change. Productivity and continued success, can depend on, many factors of concern. A plan of strategic development, may work toward continued success. However, specific tools must be used, in order to adjust with those changes. Understanding these measures, along with adaptation, can remove long term obstacles that hinder success. The Green Revolt Marketing firm has decided to expand business operations, to the neighboring state of Virginia. The chosen office location seems to reflect positive growth, which work toward, both short and long term goals and objectives. The market appears to be, culturally diverse, which can open new doors, of growth and enhancement, concerning the vision of the product. A strategic plan of operation is in order, concerning a fresh approach, with in the hiring process. The legal team has been contacted, in reference to Virginia law requirements and concerns. Analysis (Job): Key roles must be filled, along with choosing top of the line employees to fill these positions. New staff cannot be appointed, without organization, along with planning the recruitment process. A chief human resource officer must be aware, of the first steps within this process. They include; understanding the needs of the department, number of employees needed, skills required and the type of people to accomplish these objectives...
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... |Independent measures |Matched pairs | |Explanation |Performance of participants in one condition |Performance of participants in one condition |Participants in each condition matched to eac| | |compared with performance of the same |compared with performance of different |other on variables, such as age, sex, IQ, etc| | |participants in another condition |participants in another condition |(so it’s like they are the same person in | | | | |different conditions) | |Strengths |Avoids participant variables/individual |No order effects, as different participants |Overcomes problems of individual differences | | |differences, as the same participants are |used in each condition...
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