JOB HUNTING MECHANICS

During the Interview

What To Do

Do's & Don'ts During Interview

• Good impression. No loud jewelry,

piercings & strong perfume

• Punctual
• Turn off your phone
• Stay calm and confident
• Greet panel. Introduce self, firm handshake & smile

• Address panel with Mr. or Ms.
• Avoid chewing gum.
• Let the panel lead the interview. Take time to think and answer confidently
• Be enthusiastic and give positive answer.
• Listen to questions carefully, ask for clarification if necessary
• Ask questions
• How many people working at the moment?
• What is the next step?
• Thank the person. Shake hand. You may also leave your business card.

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Follow Up

Job Interview

JOB HUNTING MECHANICS

• If you haven’t heard back from the employer, call back at the end of the day to follow up
• If the date is not specified, wait till 2 weeks, then call to know the status.
• If you are hired, ask on these details;
• When to start
• Where and at what time should you come on the first day?
• What is the name of the person I should ask for?
• Do I need to bring any special work material or clothing?
• Your duties and responsibilities
• If you failed:
• Try to find out why and improve

Preparing for an interview

What to bring?

• Resume & Cover Letter (for the panel(s))
• Copy of Diploma & portfolio (if appropriate)
• Paper & Pencil – for note taking

Few days before the interview, prepare:

• Clothing
• Know how to get there
• Find out the company and job offered

meeting organised by a recruiter used to evaluate a potential employee for prospective employment at a company

When being called for interview, note these details:

• Time
• Place
• Know the method of test (aptitude, etc.)

Selection Process

Forms of Interview

Selection Process

• Single interview
• Consecutive Interview
• Selection- committee interview + several people present
• Telephone interview
• Situation simulation
• Group interview

• Interview
• Simulated work situation
• Written test
• Situation simulated exercise
• Oral presentation
• Personality and/or aptitude test