Job Interview

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JOB INTERVIEW

1. Definition Job Interview

A job interview is an interview consisting of a conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired.[1] Interviews are one of the most popularly used devices for employee selection.[1] Interviews vary in the extent to which the questions are structured, from a totally unstructured and free-wheeling conversation to a structured interview in which an applicant is asked a predetermined list of questions in a specified order structured interviews are usually more accurate predictors of which applicants will make suitable employees, according to research studies.

2. Expressions

* Key Sentences to Introduce Yourself at a Job Interview in English :

1) Good morning/afternoon. My name is __ and I want to thank you for this opportunity.

2) Hello! My name is ___ and it’s a pleasure for me to be here.

3) Good morning/afternoon. I’m ___ and I want to thank you for taking me into consideration for this position.

4) Hello! My name is ___ and I’m glad you called me because I really want to work for this company.

* Asking Someone to Repeat a Question :

1) I’m sorry. Would you please repeat the question?

2) Excuse me, I didn’t hear you. Can you please say that again?

3) Would you please say that again?

4) Could you please repeat the question and speak a little bit harder?

* Emphasizing Your Strengths :

1) I think I’m the right choice for this job because I know how to…

2) My (mention a set of skills relevant for the job) will allow me to do this easily.

3) I’m very good at ____ and that’s why I think I’ll be able to handle this position. (Fill the blank space with the one you consider is your best strength.)

4) I’d love to work here because I ___.

* Thanking the Interviewer at the End of the Interview in English :

1) Thank you very much for your time. I’ll be waiting for your call!

2) I want you to know that I’m very thankful for this.

3) Before I leave I want to thank you for the opportunity. I hope we see each other again soon!

4) I wanted to thank you before I leave. I hope I have the profile you’re looking for.

3. Interview Do's and Don'ts

Do :

- Prepare a complete, attractive resume that stresses your qualifications in a positive manner.

- Get permission from people you plan to use as references.

- Write an effective cover letter that really sells “you”

- Fill out the application completely, accurately, ang legibly.

- Use the completed resume as a reference for filling out the application.

- Arrive for the interview a few minutes early.

- Dress appropriately for the interview.

- Go to the interview alone.

- Bring resume, social security card, work permits, and licenses to the interview.

Don'ts :

- Do not present a resume that was hastily put together or has typographical errors and smudge.

- Do not use give inaccurate information.

- Do not present an application that is unreadable or incomplete.

- Do not arrive late for an interview.

- Do not wear jeans, wrinkled clothing, or outrageous jewelry to an interview.

- Do not overdo perfume or aftershave.

- Do not take friends or family to an interview.

- Do not act as if the receptionist and interviewer are doing you a favor by seeing you.

- Do not forget your manners.

4. Sample Job Interview videos