全英文求职面试.docx

1、全英文求职面试第1章 求职面试 Initial tips for job interview preparationTips for job interview preparation from the time you receive the phone call inviting you to the first interview until you attend an interview. What to Say in a Job Interview1. The art of listeningOne of the first skills of a conversation, let

2、 alone an interview, is the art of listening. There is a major difference between hearing and listening. We hear music, an action in which we may miss some lyrics or some part of the music, but we hear what is important to us and what we should pay attention to. During an interview, one should remin

3、d oneself to hear, understand and keep in mind what the interviewer is saying.2. When to speak Also, during an interview, one should keep in mind when to speak and when not to. People who speak when not required stand a high risk of being branded a talkative person, or a person who does not think pr

4、operly before he or she speaks out. Therefore, take the time to keep silent and listen to what the interviewers have to say. This is doubly important when you are facing more than one interviewer.3. The information you provideDuring an interview, how much information you give out is as important as

5、how much information you retain. Also, try to remain as calm and confident as possible. Make sure that you do not fidget while answering any of the questions. Fidgeting will only make the interviewer think that you are bluffing the interview. Concentration and focus are quite important in a job inte

6、rview.4. Provide FactsMake sure that you have a short fact to share about whatever you tell the interviewer. This will only add to your resume later. However, the fact should not be too long and boring. Remember, the interview is of a very short time span. Give such facts only if the interviewer ask

7、s you about it.5. RelevancyAdditionally, make sure that your job interview focuses on relevancy. You should share any information relevant to your career, or the job profile in general, or even relevant to the interview. If the job requires certain abilities that you possess, make sure that your int

8、erview concentrates on those.6. A team player Make sure that you give the interviewers an idea that you are a team player. Being a team player means a lot in todays corporate world. Also, once you have proven that you are a team player, you should try to put across the idea that you like to interact

9、 with your team members as well as other individuals on a general basis.7. Motivation Another important aspect to put across is that you like to know more about the companies that you work for, so that you better understand the workings of the company and hence contribute to the values of the compan

10、y.8. Future plansAlso, make sure that you tell them about any concrete ambition that you have.9. Honest answersLastly, remember that an interview is just the beginning of the job and hiring process. There are several steps along the way where anything that you say will be checked and cross checked.

11、Therefore make sure that you are completely honest about your answers. What NOT to Say in a Job InterviewHere are some of the donts about appearing for an interview:1. Private informationOne of the biggest mistakes that people commit in an interview is giving out private information when it is not n

12、eeded, or even when it is simply not asked.2. Your weaknessesDo not confess to any weaknesses that may put you in a bad light. If it were so bad, the interviewer would have already noticed it and not called you for an interview. 3. Past problemsAnother major problem is created when people speak abou

13、t the problems that they encountered while they were in their previous jobs. Also, do not try to tell them about any personal likes or dislikes that you may have. Make sure that you do not talk to them about your past disappointments, or anything negative that you have to tell about your previous or

14、ganization you worked with.4. The salary Never discuss the salary unless and until you are asked about it. Salary negotiations are always carried out after receiving a job offer.Therefore, saying the wrong things during the interview might cost you the job, while saying the right things might get yo

15、u the job.Additionally, you might be thinking of some tricky questions asked during your job interview and how to handle these questions. What to Bring to an InterviewWhen it comes to getting ready for the interview, make sure that you have the following at hand:1. Folders for holding all documents,

16、 from education to job profile. 2. You should also carry at least two pens.3. Make sure that you have at least two copies of your resume.4. If you are using any references, make sure that you have their contact details with you. Try to create a document that simplifies the connection between the com

17、pany and your references. Job Interview Process: Stages of an Interview Process 1. First interview Initial face to face Interview or Phone InterviewThis is the stage where the company informs you about the job position vacant in their company, or where you apply for the said post in their company. I

18、n any case, during the initial interview, the company tries to get any professional information about you and gauge whether you fit the requirements of the company. In case the company and you are situated in geographical locations that are far away, this can even be a phone interview. In the case o

19、f a phone interview, the interview is placed on a time that is mutually acceptable by both parties. During this, the company requires you to give the relevant information about your professional past. 2. Second Job Interview 2nd interview tipsThe 2nd job interview step is a technical interview. If y

20、ou have received a call for the second interview, you can be sure that you have a very good chance to be employed for the job. The second interview will basically have you meet with the department head, or the individual in the company whom you would be reporting to. This is more of an interaction b

21、etween two professionals than a job interview. If all is well, the individual will share with you your job responsibilities, and will try to know more about your professional skills and whether you fit the bill about the responsibilities that he or she has in mind for you. A tip for the 2nd intervie

22、w: You may be interviewed by your new teammates. This type of interview is called a team interview and is based on team questions related to your professional knowledge and competency based skill. 3. Third Interview the 3rd interview: HR interview, Salary NegotiationsIf you cross the second intervie

23、w, you can be sure that you are almost employed with the company, barring some aspects that need to be cleared out most importantly the financial part of it. The third interview will be a joint interview with the Human Resources Department as well as the Accounts Department. Individuals from these d

24、epartments will inform you about the rules and regulations that have to be adhered to by the company and therefore, rules and regulations that have to be adhered by you. You will also be informed about any documentation that is required for you to join the company. Also, the third interview is basic

25、ally a bargaining interview, where the company informs you about the intent to hire you and the financials that they have in mind to take you on as an employee. During this kind of HR or accounts interview you will have to negotiate on your salary and other job conditions. There can be several inter

26、actions by you and the company between the third and the fourth interview. These interactions will basically circle around the confirmation of the documentation as well as further communication regarding the financials involved. 4. Fourth Interview Getting the Job Offer The fourth interview is by fa

27、r the final interview when it comes to job interviews. The fourth interview revolves around your department head confirming that have you have been hired with the company and taking a verbal or written commitment from you about the joining date. The second part of the fourth interview will also have

28、 the HRD or the Accounts Department providing you with an offer letter or appointment letter, putting a final sign of the approval on your hiring.Most of the interviewing processes have the above four stages (and at the same stages order). However, there can be a couple more stages in the interview

29、process depends on the job profile and the nature of the company. Therefore, for clarifying the interview process, you may quest about it at the first interaction/interview with the company. Mistakes to AvoidIt is known that there are many common failures job seekers make when they are attending int

30、erviews.Heres a tip Learn how to avoid these mistakes and you get an edge over your competitors. No job interview is flawless. A good advice for your upcoming job interview is learning from others mistakes. 20 Common interview mistakes to avoid the biggest job interview mistakesThe following are the

31、 most common mistakes people make in interviews the biggest make or break interviewing mistakes:1. Lack of a good preparation: A research failure and lack of knowledge are the first mistakes one want to avoid. One has to prepare himself making a good research on the company, the position and for eve

32、ry related questions that may be asked. Therefore, refine your answers to the technical questions, the hard questions and to the frequently asked interview questions. The more you practice, the more professional answers you deliver. 2. Failure to highlight your achievements: you should provide good examples of your background and skills against the position. Why you are good fit for the position? Sell yourself. Take the opportunity to talk about your past experience and achievements - sell yourself to the said position.3. Few word