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1 Business Communication
Lecturer: Gareth Jones Class 13: Job Interviews

2 Before Employment messages CVs Cover Letters
Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

3 Interviews What are interviewers looking for? How to prepare
How to act during Verbal Non-verbal How to finish and follow up Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

4 Interviews When applying for a job or scholarship, if you get an interview, it means you have a good chance Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

5 Interviews It is your chance to show your personality
It is their chance to see how well you will fit in at their school/job Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

6 Interviews Many schools and jobs are difficult.
The purpose of the interview is to see how well you can handle the job/scholarship Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

7 Interviews In order to do well in the interview, we must prepare in the following ways: Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

8 Preparation Know yourself! Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

9 Preparation Know yourself!
Review CV, cover letter, and anything else you have given to the interviewer Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

10 Preparation Know your goals
Think about long term (5-10 year) life objectives. Think: “How will this job/scholarship help me reach these goals?” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

11 Preparation Analyse your strengths and weaknesses
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12 Preparation Analyse your strengths and weaknesses
What are you good/bad at? What subjects would you like to spend more/less time talking about Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

13 Preparation Research! Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

14 Preparation Research! Find out everything you can about the job or school to learn about what kind of people they are looking for Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

15 Preparation Research! If possible, talk to someone you know at the company/school to get insider information Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

16 Preparation Practice Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

17 Preparation Practice Conduct a practice interview with a friend/family member Have them evaluate what you did well and what you did badly Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

18 Before the Interview After you have prepared, do the following things right before your interview to make a good first impression and to make yourself feel comfortable: Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

19 Before the Interview Know the exact time and place of the interview
Give yourself plenty of time and show up at least 15 minutes early Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

20 Before the Interview Dress for success
Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

21 Before the Interview Dress for success Formal clothes Neat hairstyle
Trimmed fingernails Shave (unless you have a stylish beard) Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

22 Before the Interview Go alone
If you get a ride from a parent or friend, have them leave you and pick you up once the interview is done Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

23 Before the Interview Take: Pens, notebook Copy of your CV/cover letter
Breath mint (for right before) Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

24 Before the Interview Mobile phone (turn it off)
iPod (leave it in your bag) Gum Cigarettes Candy Soda or coffee Scuffed shoes, messy and/or not-so-clean clothes Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

25 How to Act? The two most important qualities to show during an interview are: Passion A positive attitude Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

26 Interview Introduction
Interviews may last anywhere from 5 minutes to several hours, but most interviewers have made their decision after the first 5 minutes. First impressions are critical! Use the following techniques to guarantee you make a good one. Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

27 Interview Introduction
Be polite Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

28 Interview Introduction
Be polite Address your interviewer as Mr. _______ or Mrs. until they ask you to do something different Stand and wait to sit until you are asked to Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

29 Interview Introduction
Be polite Shake your interviewer`s hand in a strong and confident way A weak (wet) handshake is a big mistake in Western countries Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

30 How to Act We will now discuss: Non-verbal (unspoken) Verbal (spoken)
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31 Non-Verbal Strategies
Much of your communication is based not on what you say, but on how you stand, how you look, where you stand, etc. We call these non-verbal strategies Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

32 Non-Verbal Strategies
Eye Contact Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

33 Non-Verbal Strategies
Eye Contact Maintain strong eye contact when listening and when speaking This shows you are both interested and confident Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

34 Non-Verbal Strategies
Facial expressions Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

35 Non-Verbal Strategies
Facial expressions Smile! Keep a neutral or positive facial expression. Practice in the mirror or on a video tape to see how you can improve your natural expression Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

36 Non-Verbal Strategies
Posture Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

37 Non-Verbal Strategies
Posture Stand tall, walk tall, and sit tall. Shows the interviewer are confident You may lean forward at times to show you are interested Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

38 Non-Verbal Strategies
Limit gestures/body language Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

39 Non-Verbal Strategies
Limit gestures/body language Using too many gestures will make you seem like a cartoon character Keep gestures to a minimum Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

40 Non-Verbal Strategies
Personal Space Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

41 Non-Verbal Strategies
Personal Space Be aware of your own and others’ personal space. Stand your ground, but don’t invade other people’s space Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

42 Verbal Strategies The way you speak and what you say is equally important These are called: Verbal strategies Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

43 Verbal Strategies Take your time Business Communication (BUS-100)
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44 Verbal Strategies Take your time
If you do not understand the question, ask the interviewer to repeat it. If you are not sure about the answer, take a moment to think about it- remember our stalling tactics? Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

45 Verbal Strategies Be specific Business Communication (BUS-100)
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46 Verbal Strategies Be specific
One of the worst mistakes is being too general Answer interviewers questions with specific stories and examples Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

47 Verbal Strategies When asked a question, include the following information in your answer: A specific situation The tasks that needed to be done The action you took The results i.e. what happened Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

48 Verbal Strategies Be confident
"To be a great champion, you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.“ - Muhammad Ali Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

49 Verbal Strategies Be confident
There is no right or wrong answer to a question, only how the answer is received by the interviewer Answer in a confident way and the interviewer will believe you Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

50 Closing the Interview At the end of the interview, you will want to do some things to ensure that you are prepared for the rest of the job/scholarship process Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

51 Closing the Interview Repeat your interest in the position.
Ask about the next step in the process. It's important for you to know the next step so you can follow up. Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

52 Closing the Interview Find out how to contact them. If you don't hear back, you will need to know who to contact. Leave with a good handshake Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

53 Closing the Interview Thank the interviewer for their time
Leave right away! Don’t hang around the office/school/etc. Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

54 Following Up Send a short thank you note to everyone you spoke with
Call 2-3 days later to see how you are doing in the application process Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

55 Interviews A typical interview question is open ended
This means that the response is entirely up to you This means there are no right and wrong answers, only good and bad ones Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

56 Interviews When choosing your response, be sure to target it for the specific job/school To be able to tell a good answer from a bad one, we must look at some qualities that interviewers are looking for Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

57 Interviews We will talk about the qualities, what question the interviewer is asking, and some examples we could use to show these qualities: Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

58 Interviews Leadership How good of a leader is this person? Examples:
During a school project During an out of school activity During family problems Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

59 Interviews Teamwork Can this person be a good team member? Examples:
During a school project On a sports team On a out of school project Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

60 Interviews Adaptability Can this person handle new situations?
Examples: Moving to a new town Starting a new job Starting school Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

61 Interviews Learning How fast can this person learn new skills?
Examples: New computer skill at school New instrument/sport New language Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

62 Interviews Risk taking Is this person willing to try something new?
Examples: Try a new activity Move to a new place Learn a new language Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

63 Interviews Creativity Does this person have original ideas? Examples:
School projects Movies/websites/music you made Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

64 Interviews Strengths What is this person’s best quality? Examples:
Team work Leadership Language, etc. Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

65 Interviews Weaknesses Where can this person improve? Examples:
Teamwork Organisation Not being able to say no Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

66 Interviews Morals Does this person make good and moral choices?
Examples: Difficult decision at school Difficult decision with family Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

67 Interviews Ambition What are this person’s dreams/goals? Examples:
Goals you set and reached Goals you set and have not reached yet Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

68 Interviews Education Did this person receive a strong education?
Examples Class work Teachers Class Projects Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

69 Interviews Communication Skills How well can this person communicate?
Examples Class discussions Class work Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

70 Interviews Prepare for the interview by thinking of times and situations, where you showed each of these qualities Be ready to tell these stories to your interviewer Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

71 Interviews Remember to be specific and remember to try and do the following things with your answer Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

72 Interviews A specific situation The tasks that needed to be done
The action you took The results i.e. what happened Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

73 Interviews Also, remember the difference between targeted and general answers Target your answers for the specific job/school/scholarship Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

74 Interviews We will now look at some typical interview questions and some good answers These answers are not to be copied, they are merely examples Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

75 Interviews “Tell me a little bit about yourself”
Talk about your current school or work situation. Mention one or two strengths and/or activities Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

76 Interviews “I am a second year business student at HAUT, have been studying English for 10 years and feel more confident about my language skills now than I ever have. I enjoy my school life and in my free time I like to play basketball and read contemporary literature.” - GOOD Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

77 Interviews “I am Chinese student. I like smoking and playing poker.” – BAD “I am … I like …” – BAD Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

78 Interviews “What has been your greatest accomplishment at school?”
Use this question to show: Leadership Teamwork Creativity Risk taking Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

79 Interviews “In my business communications class, we had to give oral presentations in English. I was very nervous about speaking in public in English. I think I practiced my speech over 100 times. I delivered a professional presentation in the end and our lecturer loved it. Now I have no trouble speaking in public.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

80 Interviews “What is your greatest strength?”
Don’t pick just one. Mention three or four of your best qualities. Try to include ones from the list mentioned before. Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

81 Interviews “I’m a good leader and I’m also great at being a member of a team. I’m also a risk taker and I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to adapt to new situations.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

82 Interviews “What is your greatest weakness?”
Don’t lie! “I am awesome, I have none” Say a weakness you have or had, and say how you worked to fix it or how it can be turned into an advantage Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

83 Interviews “I used to have problems being organised, but to fix this, I utilised my iPhone. I now make to-do lists every day and write all my plans on my phone. This has helped me to keep track of all of my responsibilities.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

84 Interviews “How was the transition from High School to University? What troubles did you face?” Use this question to show: Adaptability Risk taking Learning Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

85 Interviews “I had a difficult time adapting to living with roommates. We had some different personalities, and sometimes it was hard for me to concentrate. By talking to my roommates about what problems I had with them, we were able to learn to adapt to each other’s schedules and lifestyle.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

86 Interviews “How do you handle difficult situations?”
Use this question to show: Communication skills Adaptability Learning Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

87 Interviews “When I started learning from an English teacher, I was having lots of trouble understanding. I was not receiving good grades, so I met with my teacher several times for extra help. This taught me the benefits of handling situations in this way and the importance of getting to know my teachers.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

88 Interviews “If I were to ask your professors to describe you, what would they say?” To answer this question, it will be useful to talk to a professor before your interview Be honest! Say what they would say. Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

89 Interviews “My professors would say that I’m a very hard worker and a natural leader. They would probably also say something about my sense of humor and my ability to work in any kind of situation.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

90 Interviews “Give me an example of a time you had to make an important decision. How did you make the decision? How does it affect you today? “ Use this question to show: Adaptability Risk taking Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

91 Interviews “One of the most difficult decisions I had to make was going to school far from home. My parents wanted me to stay near them, but I am glad that I left because I now feel more independent and prepared for life after university.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

92 Interviews “Why do you want this job/scholarship?”
Use this question to show: Goals Education Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

93 Interviews “I want to study at your school because I feel I need to spend time in an English speaking country to achieve my goal of becoming completely fluent. Thus enabling me to work effectively in an English speaking job. Your program is one that interests me for many reasons...” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

94 Interviews “Why are you the best person for this job/scholarship?”
Use this question to show: Leadership Adaptability Strengths Education Goals Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

95 Interviews “I am the best person because I can handle new situations. My education has prepared me well for the UK school system, and I think I will be a positive addition to the students at your school.” Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

96 Interviews Remember, a good answer will have: A specific situation
The tasks that needed to be done The action you took The results i.e. what happened Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

97 Interviews These are just examples. The interviewer will ask many similar questions. Be prepared for anything! Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

98 Interviews Knowing what questions to expect is necessary to be well prepared Being able to adapt your stories to whatever question is being asked is the most important thing! Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

99 Interviews se/college_student_behavioral_questions.html Interview/Fifty-Standard-Interview-Questions/ Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

100 Interviews More interview questions:
se/college_student_behavioral_questions.html stions.cfm Business Communication (BUS-100) 12/09/2018

101 Tomorrow Last class!  We will review this course
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