The document discusses the job interview process and provides tips for interviews, follow-up, and negotiation. It defines different types of interviews and provides examples of common interview questions. Advice is given on preparing for an interview, including researching the employer, practicing answers, and dressing appropriately. The importance of following up after an interview with a thank you letter is also highlighted. Negotiation tips include doing research on comparable salaries before an offer and understanding the factors an employer may consider when determining compensation.
1. Chapter : 19
The Job Application
Process-Interviews and
Follow-Up
Assignment
2. Why am I here?
To Chapter Overview.
To share Informative Research.
To share Some Inspiring Quotes.
To share some Important Questions of Job
Interview.
3. What is a Job Interview?
A Job interview is a process in which a potential
employee is evaluated by an employer for
prospective employment in their company,
organization, or firm. During this process, the
employer hopes to determine whether or not the
applicant is suitable for the role.
4. Types of Job Interview
Traditional: The candidate sits
and talks with the interviewer
usually at the company‟s facility.
Questions are focused on the
candidate‟s attitudes; values, and
traditional skills.
5. Types of Job Interview
Phone or Computer:
Candidates answer
questions via phone, e-
mail, or online form.
6. Types of Job Interview
Team or Committee: The
candidate is interviewed by a
number of people at the same
time. Some organizations refer
to this method as “Panel
Interview.”
7. Types of Job Interview
Stress: The interviewer
subjects the candidate to
intimidating questions to
demonstrate how the
candidate will handle
stress in the position.
8. Important Questions
Question 1. Please tell me something about yourself.
Question 2. Why Should we hire you?
Question 3. What do you know about our company?
Question 4. Why you want to work in our company?
Question 5. Why did you leave your last job?
Question 6. Are you a team player?
Question 7. What is your greatest strength?
Question 8. Where do you expect to be in 5 years?
9. THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS-INTERVIEWS
AND FOLLOW-UP
I. Successful II. Successful III. Successful
Preparation Follow-UP Negotiating
for the Job Messages After
Interview
A. Prior to the the Interview
A. Candidate to A. Basic
Interview Employer (Even Preparation
B. Chronology of Simple Letters) for
the Interview B. Employer to Negotiating
C. Active During Candidate ( Seven the Job Offer
the Interview Letters ) B. Basic Issues in
D. Answering of Negotiating
Asking the Job Offer
Questions
During the
interview
10. Successful Preparation for the Job
Prior to the interview
Preparing for interviews typically
involves:
A • Assessing self and personal strengths
B • Researching the employer
C • Deciding what to wear
D • Practice
11. Chronology of the Interview
• The straightforward chronological interview, where you
are asked questions around your CV / Application form
• Criterion referenced interviews, where you will be asked to
give examples of how you meet their criteria e.g., examples of
teamwork, negotiating, leadership
• The off-the-wall questions where you might be asked some
bizarre questions. This is to see if you can think on the spot and
how creative/logical you are.
12. Active During the Interview
Positive , Desirable Behavior
• Be honest . State your data clearly , without exaggeration .
• Show interest in the company . Here , too tactfully relate your
achievements to your future employer‟s needs.
• Keep answerers brief . The more answerers you provide , the
varied the information you can give about yourself
13. Active During the Interview
Negative Factors to Avoid
• Discourtesy . Avoid first names , doodling disinterest .
• Jargon, slang . This is not the time to project an image that
your hip, cool, or tuned in to the jargon of youth.
14. Answering of Asking Questions During the
Interview
Question Answer
• How come your • „‟What the grades do not
grader are lower than reflect are the nonclassroom
average ? leadership position I held
on several committees . Also
to help pay college expanses
I worked on part time jobs
as shown in my resume.
• „‟ I approach everything I
• What are your do with a great deal of
greatest weakness ? enthusiasm . But out of my
love for work comes a bit of
impatience . May I gave you
a complete incident….?
15. Successful Follow-UP Messages After the
Interview
Candidate to Employer
• To improve your chances for securing the job for which you interviewed
we recommend you contact the interviewer in person, by phone, or e-mail
of the three approaches.
16. Sample Follow Up Letter After Interview
Your Name
Your Address
Your Contact details (phone and email)
Date
Mr John Murray
Manager
ABC Company
13 Cresta Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Dear Mr Murray
It was a pleasure meeting with you this morning regarding the Sales position. I enjoyed
learning more about the job opportunity and ABC Company.
The position is exciting and I am enthusiastic about the challenges it offers. I am convinced
that my experience in building a dedicated customer base and my track record in
generating new business will allow me to successfully meet these challenges. With hard
work and commitment I believe I can make a significant contribution to the achievement
of the company's long term goals.
I enjoyed meeting your colleagues and would consider it a privilege to become part of your
team. I am confident that my ability and willingness to learn quickly will allow me to
integrate myself and become a productive member of the division from the start.
Thank you again for the informative interview. It certainly reaffirmed my keen interest in
the job opportunity. Should you require any additional information or references please
don't hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely
17. Employer to Candidate
There may be a time Example of Job Offer Later After the
when you will be on Interview
the other side of the Dear Mr. Jonson
interviewing process
you will have to With pleasure we offer you the position of assistant legal
counsel in our firm at yearly starting salary of amount that
communicate with
position to begin November 1, 2012 .
the interviewee. We will pay all moving expenses associated with your move
Several instances of and a member of our Human Resources Department will
such communicate assist you in locating housing .
Thank you for interest you already have shown in our
are now noted. company . we hope you will decited to make your career
with us. If you or member of your family have question
concerning our offer or other question , please call Ms.
Teena in our personal office at 9234562 She , or member of
her staff , will respond to any further question.
We sincerely hope you will join us for a rewarding career.
18. Successful Negotiating
As the following probe Basic Preparation for Negotiation the
suggest , take time to Job Offer employer for the offer.
• Thank the
review the salary and • Ask Salary or weekly/monthly wages.
benefits package of • Ask Bonus and/or commission opportunity.
comparable position • Ask Other incentive compensation opportunity
before you interview . • Ask Employee “welfare” programs
Most often on a college • Ask Vacation allowance
campus no financial • Ask Sick time and other leave time allowance.
detail are confirmed in • Ask about start date
an initial meeting .
19. Basic Issues in Negotiation the Job Offer
ISSUES OF COMPENSATION AND NEGOTIATION
• The last work of your job search deals with determining your fair
market
value in your field and to your hiring organization. With this knowledge,
you and your hiring manager can discuss compensation competently
and,
finally, negotiate salary and benefits, reaching a mutually satisfying
conclusion.
• Although salary discussions generally begin in the second interview or
following a job offer, the subject can occur at any time. If the employer
interjects questions about salary before you have delved into the job
responsibilities, explain you need to understand the entire job
description before you discuss compensation.
•Do your homework before you begin the interviewing process:
20. • Companies consider a variety of circumstances in making an offer and so
no offer is completely standard.
• Your academic credentials.
• Your prior experience.
• Position responsibilities and special skills required.
• Industry and regional norms.
• Local cost of living.
• Internal salary structure and policies.
• Your prior salary.
• Current business conditions.
• Comparative salary information from similar graduate programs.
