Items 1-5 pgs 305-313 Flashcards
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- Before getting employed, one undergoes an application
process - Application process usually begins with a job advertisement that is made available through various forms, such as newspaper advertisement, radio and/or television broadcasts, and social media posts, as well as through hob placement offices in business and educational institutions.
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Applying for a job
2
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o Vital component of the job application process
o Arranged by employers to determine whether the applicant possess the qualities expected by the company or organization
o Documentary requirements do not give a complete picture of the applicant
o Test result are not reliable in providing all information the employers need
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Job interview
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Q
- Tell me about yourself
o Start with your name
o State where you live
o State your educational background
o State job experience/s if any
o Give family details in brief - Tell me what you know about this company
o Research about the company
o Know the names of the owners and partners
o Study about the company in details - Why do you want to work at our company?
o Tell the interviewer what you like about the company
o Relate it to your long-term career goals - What are your strengths?
o Hard working
o Optimistic
o Honest
o Self-motivated
o Good leadership skills
o Adaptable - How do you handle stress and pressure?
o The interviewer wants to know if you can work under pressure or stress once get hired - Why do you want to work at our company?
o Tell them your reasons direct to the point what you like about the company
o Relate it to your long-term career goals - Can you tell me about your leadership experience
o This can be direct leadership of a student organization
o It can be indirect leadership (class project, event organizer, leadership skill) - What are your career goals
o Short-term goal
o Long-term goal - Describe a difficult work situation or project and how you overcame it
o Share an actual example of a challenging situation at work, what the issue was, and how you helped resolve it - What are your salary requirements
o Always say as per the company norms for the position applying for
o If you are new, never share expected salary rate
o If you have job experience/s, you can share your expected salary rate - How do you evaluate success?
o Your answer to this question will give the interviewer a sense of your work ethic, career goals, and your life goals - Finally, do you have any questions for me?
o Express thanks
o Training period
o Overtime allowance
o Transport facility
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JOB INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONS
