Tips for a Positive Interviewing Experience!

By,Hosai Barakzay

Program Designer and Researcher at Career Development Center

Jobmarket Bangladesh

What to Do Before an Interview;

● Research the Company/Employer

● Prepare thoughtful questions and answers

● Research the position you want to apply

● Know about your skills and abilities

● Practice , be confident, and prepared

● Be organized ,and watch body language

Don’t Do it! “Never, ever walk into an interview not knowing the company, its products, its

problems, its opportunities and its competitors.”

➢ Research the Company/Employer

● Company website,

Brochure, Newsletter, etc.

● Review Job Description

● Professional Associations /

LinkedIn

● Career Network

● Prepare some questions to

ask the interviewer

Prepare thoughtful questions and answers;

1) Tell me about yourself ?

2) what is your strength ?

3) Why did you apply for this job ?

4) What has been one of your biggest achievements?

5) Describe a conflict or disagreement you have had at work

and explain how you handled it.

6) Why should we hire you over other finalists for this

position?

…etc

Research the Position;

● Make sure you and the position are a match

● Job description

● Compensation range

● Location

● Work schedules

● Benefits

Know about Your Skills and Abilities

● Review own skills, experiences and qualities

● Check CV● Accomplishments and

achievements● Skills and competencies● Community service● Clubs and organizations

Extra-Curricular activities

Be Confident, and Prepared

● Enthusiasm, commitment and motivation

● Good communication skills

● Team work ability

● Ability to solve problems

● Capacity to work hard

● Initiative and self-reliance

● Balanced personality

Practice How to Answer Questions

● Listen carefully, seek clarification

● Illustrate answers with real examples and evidence

● Be positive – constructive criticism

● Keep answers specific and succinct

● Take time to respond

● Be alert to interviewer’s body language

● Speak clearly, smile and show enthusiasm

● Know what you want to say, and find the opportunity

Be Organized ,and Watch Body Language

● First impressions are very powerful

● Allow time to relax

● Dress appropriately

● Entrance, introductions ,and handshake

● Smile , and make eye contact

● Be aware of your own movements

● Watch body language of interviewer

● Be on Time !

After the interview

Review your own performance

● what went well

● what went badly

● what you wished you had said

● Prepare for next stage

Now let’s watch a video ,and have a short discussion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95lhtBc53f8

Thank you :) Any Questions ???