17Zidny-InterviewSkills

Interview Skills: 

1 Interview Skills Mohamed Badran

Agenda: 

2 Agenda Introduction. Agenda Preparation The Big Day Follow-up

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم: 

3 وَمَحْيَايَ أَيْ مَا أَعْمَلهُ فِي حَيَاتِي . (تفسير القرطبى) سورة الأنعام بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Introduction لاتنس النيَّة

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4 LAND TO THE POSITION YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Introduction

Market / Sell Yourself: 

5 Market / Sell Yourself Suppose you are a product Know your product (SWOT) Introduction S W O T analysis Strength Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Market / Sell Yourself: 

6 Market / Sell Yourself Know your customer’s needs Demonstrate how you can satisfy him

Sections of Interviews: 

7 Sections of Interviews Preparation Preparation The Big Day Big Day Follow-up Follow Up

Know the Type: 

8 Know the Type Telephone screening. Screening. Second or third interview Headhunting. One to one interview. Group interviews. Panel Interviews. Presentations. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Presentation: 

9 Presentation Prepare well Practice Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Dress For Success: 

10 Dress For Success Professional business wear is a must in most of the organizations It is a part of the first impression taken about the candidate There is no perfect dressing but try to select what suits you Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Dress For Success: 

11 Dress For Success Remember YOU CAN NOT MAKE ANOTHER FIRST IMPRESSION

Dress for Success: 

12 Dress for Success Dress appropriate to the Organization. Comfortable clothes to you. Show you have made effort. Shows that you are serious about the job. Distract the interviewer. Bright colors. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

What you should know about an organization: 

13 What you should know about an organization Preparation Keep them In your heart Follow Up Big Day

Slide 14: 

14 What you should know about an organization Potential advancements. Atmosphere. Benefits. Bonuses. Dress code. Ethics and integrity. Owners. Flexible / rigid structure. Org. goals. Growth potential. Training. Turnover. Company type Main customers. Company history. Location. Management philosophy. Management structure. Office politics. Previous problems faced. Product / services. Profit / sales volume. Reputation. Research. Relocation potential. Size. Stability. Preparation Keep them In your heart Follow Up Big Day

Ready to go to the BIG DAY !: 

15 Ready to go to the BIG DAY !

The Big Day: 

16 The Big Day Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Big Day Objectives: 

17 Big Day Objectives Going to the interview. Interview Principles , skills & tips Playing the game First Impression Verbal communication The interview questions Gesture and body language Worst Case Scenarios Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Going to the interview: 

18 Going to the interview Your route: PLACE Know how to get there. How long it will take. Always allow for extra time. Arrival: TIME Five minutes early is about right. Always be polite and friendly to everybody Preparation Big Day Follow Up

First Impression: 

19 First Impression Preparation Big Day Follow Up

First Impression Elements: 

20 First Impression Elements 55% 38% 7% Appearance Speech Words Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Verbal / Non Verbal Communication: 

21 Verbal / Non Verbal Communication Greet the interviewer with a strong handshake. Eye contact is an important component of the interview. Always feel relaxed not confused or somewhat stressed. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Talking Vs. Listening time: 

22 Talking Vs. Listening time Preparation Big Day Follow Up

During The Interview: 

23 During The Interview Sell yourself and be confident about your qualifications. Be honest about your decision criteria of the job. Emphasize the positive sides of your personality. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Talking tips (Do): 

24 Talking tips ( Do ) Wait for him to finish speaking. Take time, and collect your thoughts. Answer the question. Speak simple and professional. Humor is important but be serious. You will appear Calm, Confident & Polite. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Talking tips (Don’ts): 

25 Talking tips ( Don’ts ) Answer before being asked. Quickly fill the silence. Ask irrelevant questions to the job. Use the umms, ahhs and slang . Use your own jargons profanity. Interrupt Being smart is never expressed by words . Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Ten things Employers looks for: 

26 Ten things Employers looks for What results you’ll achieve? How soon you’ll b productive? How much supervision will you need? Do you generate more value than cost? Can you become high performer? 6. Will you fit into the culture? 7. Will you be fun to work with? 8. Are you responsible? 9. Can you manage your own development? 10. Will you stay? Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Slide 27: 

27 Four Most Common Interview Question Preparation Big Day Follow Up

1. Why did you leave your job ? Fired?: 

28 1. Why did you leave your job ? Fired? Be Positive Be honest. Quickly explain it… No details especially the political ones. Never ever lie about it or around it Preparation Big Day Follow Up

2. What is your biggest weakness ?: 

29 2. What is your biggest weakness ? Simply, tell him You are working on it. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

3. Tell Me a Little About Yourself : 

30 3. Tell Me a Little About Yourself Your key accomplishments at previous jobs. The strengths demonstrated by those accomplishments. How these relate to the job for which you're applying. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

4. Do You Have Any Questions for Me? : 

31 4. Do You Have Any Questions for Me? Job Description Carrier Path What is the next step in the interview process? Preparation Big Day Follow Up

4. Do You Have Any Questions for Me? : 

32 DO NOT ask about salary, vacation days, benefits or anything else that would make it look like you're more interested in the compensation package than the company don't ask too many questions Preparation Big Day Follow Up 4. Do You Have Any Questions for Me?

Nervous Candidate: 

33 Nervous Candidate Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Interviewer Body Talks: 

34 Interviewer Body Talks Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Body Language - Watch it: 

35 Body Language - Watch it Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Worst case Scenarios: 

36 Worst case Scenarios Late for the interview ? Don’t know how to answer a question ? Forgot to bring copies of my resumes ? Called the interviewer by the wrong name ? Preparation Big Day Follow Up

End The Big day Journey: 

37 End The Big day Journey Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Follow Up: 

38 Remember: they are looking for the right person for the job not the best person overall. Follow Up If you get the job, have a great Thank to GOD. You should get benefit of any interview. If you get to interview stage it means that you can do the job. Preparation Big Day Follow Up

Finally;: 

39 Don't forget to be yourself. Looking natural and feeling confident is your best asset. Finally;

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40 Thank you…