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dle this ? ? If your boss asks you to do some birthday shopping for his son on your lunch hour, what would your response be ? Get yourselves prepared for these questions ? Difficult questions ?What are your greatest weaknesses ? suggested response: Sometimes I bee impatient with coworkers when they are late on schedule, but usually I try to find out what’s going on …. My writing skills are not quite as good as they should be…. Get yourselves prepared for these questions ? Start a sentence – ? As you can see from my CV, I … ? After I obtained my diploma in 200 ? As a sales assistant, I was responsible for the …. ? Recently I … ? The results of my ….. Have been excellent. ? ….. Questions for You to Ask ? You should ask some questions during the interview and at the end. (The best time to ask questions formally is at the end of the interview.) ? Don’t ask more than three questions. ?You can gain some valuable information about the job, pany and supervisor from the answer to the questions. Questions for You to Ask ? Doing this will let the interviewer know that you are sincerely interested in the position. ? This will assist you in deciding whether you want to work for this pany when a job offer is made. Questions for You to Ask ? Ask questions politely ? Could you tell me this is a new position or did someone leave ? what skills are most critical in this job ? what type of person would be most successful in this position ? ?Could you describe in more detail the responsibilities of the job ? Questions for You to Ask ? The appropriate questions ?How is someone evaluated on their performance in this position. ?I would like to know whether you think I am suitable to this job ? ?What is the future prospects of this job ? ?When might I expect to learn of your decision about filling this position ? How to impress the pany ? 1. Thank the interviewer again when the interview is concluded. 2. Express an interest in the position. 3. Ask when you might learn of the decision about filling it. 4. Shake hands, if appropriate and leave. 5. Smile and say goodbye to the receptionist on the way out. Followups ?Write a thankyou / express letter to the interviewer within 24 hours. ? Most applicants don’t follow up the interview. This thankyou note will make you stand out. ? The principles of the letter are stated in next slide. Followups ? The principles of the letter are – 1. to demonstrate courtesy 2. to express continued interest in the position 3. to provide additional information regarding your qualifications that you might have fotten to state during the interview. 4. to make up any mistakes you made in the interview. Followups ? example of the followup / letter (with correct format*) I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you regarding the xxx position. One of the things that I failed to mention to you during the interview is that … In addition… It is exciting to be considered for the position at xxx. I do hope that you will call me if you have any additional questions. To: Ms Julia Roberts / Position / ABC Company From: Jennifer Hsiang Re: followup on my interview dated Mar. 1st Dear Ms Roberts, (CONTENTS) Sincerely yours, Jennifer H. Hsiang Home: (02)25551212 Cellphone: 0912345678 Date: Mar. 2nd Followups ? A second interview and/ or a third interview ? The higher position you apply, the more interviews you may need to attend in order to get the job. ? Normally the first interview is down by HR people. The second interview may be down by your supervisor. If you apply for a very important or managerial position, the owner of the pany will do the final interview. What kind of pany is right for you ? ? The future prospect of this industry ? The pany’s current situation ? Salary ? Position ? Possible promotion /Future advancement ? Working hours ? Company location Reference ? Handshake by Peter Viney amp。 Karen Viney ? Market leader by David Cotton ? International Express Liz Taylor ? Resumes, cover letters amp。 Interviewing by Clifford W. Eischen amp。 Lynn A. Eischen THE END 報告完畢 ? 下課囉 !