1. The Careers Powered By English series
English Interview Skills
Session 2 of 9
By Lado Management Consultants
Adrian O’Donnell

2. Types of Interview

3. Remember to show
1. Skills
2. Development
3. Compatibility
4. Vision
5. Excitement

4. Tell me one thing about yourself?
Hi I’m _____ and I am a _______ student at
National Taipei University of Technology.
I ……….

5. Be prepared!
 How many people will be interviewing me?
 Will I be the only person interviewed at one time?
 What kind of questions will be asked?

6. Types of Interviews
1. Telephone
2. Group
3. Panel
4. One-On-One
5. On-Campus
6. On-Site
7. Sequential
8. Behavioural
9. Stress
10. Case
11. Technical
12. Meal-time

7. Types of Interviews
Telephone Interview
 Be ready
 Use your notes/resume
 Introduce yourself clearly and directly
 Modulate your voice
 Eliminate any distractions

8. Types of Interviews
Group Interview
 Interact as a team player
 Show personality
 Avoid conflict
 Keep an eye on the interviewer

9. Types of Interviews
Positive Behaviour in Group Discussion
• Initiating
• Clarifying
• Encouraging
• Active listening
• Information/opinion giving
• Harmonizing
• Compromising
• Summarizing

10. Types of Interviews
Panel Interview
 Several Interviewers
 Eye contact with each person
 More eye contact with questioner
 Patience and calm

11. Types of Interviews
One-On-One Interview
 Make good eye contact
 Match their “style”
 Remember body language
 Give examples

12. Types of Interviews
On-Campus Interview
 Usually only 30 minutes
 Extra “face time”
 Portfolio with resume and recommendations
 Company Material

13. Types of Interviews
On-Site
 Be alert
 Be polite to everyone!
 Be punctual (15 minutes early)
 Observe environment

14. Types of Interviews
Sequential Interview
 Two or more interviews
 Continuous assessment
 Tour may be included
 Lunch may be included

15. Types of Interviews
Behavioural Interview
 Based on previous activities
 Requires specific examples
e.g. interpersonal skills
"Describe a time you had to work with someone you didn't like."
e.g. leadership skills
“Give me a time when you motivated others.”

16. Types of Interviews
Stress Interview
 Remain calm and tactful
 De-personalize the process
Example Questions
"(deep sigh) Well, if that's the best answer you can give ... (shakes
head) Okay, what about this one ...?"
"How do you feel this interview is going?"

17. Types of Interviews
Case Interview
 Two way discussion
 Problem solving
 No perfect answer
 Structured approach
 Ask questions

18. Types of Interviews
Technical Interview
 Problem solving and creativity
 Specific knowledge
 Not only technical but interpersonal
 Brain teasers

19. Types of Interviews
Meal-time Interview
 Follow interviewer’s lead
 Show social know-how
 Be discrete!
 Avoid messy food

20. Question Practice
• Why do you want this job?
• What do you know about this company?

21. Practice

22. Why do you want this job?
• Explain who you are and why you are there.
• Add a few words about the good image of the company.

23. Why do you want this job?
“ The work I find most stimulating allows me to use both
my creative and research skills. I understand this
company rewards people who deliver solutions to difficult
problems.”

24. Why do you want this job?
“ I would like to develop my ____ skills to acquire in-depth
experience in my profession for the benefit of your
company.”

25. Why do you want this job?
“I want this job because I need it and the pay is very
good.”

26. Why do you want this job?
“This position challenges me to keep up with the cutting
edge of technologies.”

27. What do you know about this company?
 Research thoroughly!
 Speak at length!
 See news features or other websites.
 Discuss services, goals, position in the market etc.
 Show knowledge without coming across as a 'know it all'.

28. What do you know about this company?
“I was impressed with your growth figures over the past
twelve months and it's great that you have a policy to
support the local community.”

29. What do you know about this company?
“Well, I know quite a lot actually. The company was founded in
1976. You are the world’s third largest PC brand and the
second biggest notebook brand. Recently you took over
Gateway in the US and Packard Bell in Europe. Your
company is an international pioneer that changes quickly and
offers a stimulating and challenging working environment.”

30. Prepare
Why should we employ you?
 NTUT background
 relate to the company
 a good fit between you and the job
 ask the interviewer for their opinion

31. Prepare
What do you like and dislike about the job we
are discussing?
Likes:
 Challenge
 Opportunity
Dislikes:
 Imply nothing, which is why you are so interested!