Job Interview

Setting of Online Classroom Rules

​Online Classroom Rules

• Mute yourself as soon as you enter the platform. ​

• Raise your virtual hand if you want to answer, ask a query and share an example on the topic discussed.

• ​Unmute only if your virtual hand is acknowledged by the instructor.

• ​Use the chatbox if you want to agree, disagree, or comment on the topic while the instructor is still on her thorough discussion.

Recap

Multiple Choice

1. The following are traditional parts of the business letter, EXCEPT:

• Heading

• Outside address

• Inside Address

• Signature

Multiple Choice

2. What is written in the first paragraph of the business letter?

• The applicant's specif details such as educational attainment, qualifications, etc.

• The applicant's expression of gratitude to the reader

• The applicant's reason for writing

• The applicant's reference persons

Multiple Choice

3. What is written in the last paragraph of the business letter?

• The applicant's specif details such as educational attainment, qualifications, etc.

• The applicant's expression of gratitude to the reader

• The applicant's reason for writing

• The applicant's reference persons

Multiple Choice

4. Which of the following is NOT an example of a communication across professions?

• The applicant's specif details such as educational attainment, qualifications, etc.

• Minutes of the meeting

• Business proposals

• Excuse letter

Multiple Choice

5. The following are components of an inside address, EXCEPT:

• Designation/ Position of the recipient

• Name of the recipient

• Recipient's salutation

• Recipient's company or organization

​Today's learning objectives:

• ​describe the steps involved in the job application process;

• ​recognize the do's and don'ts in the job interviews as part of the job application process; and

• ​demonstrate communication skills by answering questions as a mock interview.

The Job Interview

Poll

Why do we usually apply for a job?

• To land a stable career

• To practice my profession

• To practice my passion

• To have an outlet away from home

• Others,

  not specified in the options

​APPLYiNG FOR A JOB

• ​an applicant must carefully read the job advertisements to determine if the job matches his/her interest, needs, and qualifications.

• prepare a remarkable application letter or form, recommendation letters, school records, and other supporting documents.

JOB INTERVIEW

• the vital component of the job application process.

Documentary documents

do not give a complete picture of the applicant

​PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW

Did you already experience being interviewed for a job?

1. ​Research the Company and Interviewer

• ​the essential first step for preparing for the interview.

• ​​research on ongoing projects, future plans and ultimate goals

2. ​Prepare your Questions

• prepare for a list of questions that may be asked by the interviewer and practice your responses.

• also prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer.

3. Know Every Bit of your CV

• know your strengths and weaknesses

• the interviewer may pick things out from it and ask to elaborate to make sure you know it inside out.

4. Be On Time

• arriving early sets the tone that you are professional and will be reliable if offered the position.

• Interview begins the moment the candidate enters the building and ends when they leave.

5. Body Language

• eye contact - shows confidence

• ​smile - shows that you are enjoying the conversation

• ​posture - should be poised and fully focused on the interviewer

6. Leaving the Interview

• at the conclusion of the interview, thank the interviewer for his/her time and find out what the next step will be.

​DON'TS OF A JOB INTERVIEW

​

1. SHOW UP LATE

2. USE YOUR CELLPHONE

3. LOOK AT YOUR WATCH

3. LOOK AT YOUR WATCH

4. LIE

5. DRESS INAPPROPRIATELY

6. EXHIBIT DISTRACTING BODY LANGUAGE

7. THROW YOUR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYER UNDER THE BUS

​Sample video

​Tell Me About Yourself - Job Interview - YouTube

Open Ended

Why there is a need for an applicant to be interviewed first by the employer? or

Why is an interview essential?

Mock Interview

Situation: You are applying for your dream job (whatever that is) and your instructor will serve as your interviewer. Please answer the post questions briefly.

Tell me a little about yourself.​

What are your weaknesses?

Why do you want this job?

Out of all the other applicants,

why should I hire you?

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

​JUST BE YOURSELF

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​THANK YOU!

​Hope you had fun learning with Ma'am Pring :)