Unit Fourteen Interview Etiquette面试礼仪,Focal Points,1. How to prepare for a job interview.,2. How to succeed in a job interview.,3. How to dress for a job interview.,Contents,Lead in,1,Reading A,2,Reading B,3,Reading C,4,5,Exercises,How prepared are you for your next job interview? By answering 20 simple questions, this free career assessment will help you learn and review top job interview skills.,Warming up,1) When should you arrive at your interview? A. Right on time B. 10 minutes early C. 30 minutes early D. One hour early 2) The best way to dress for success is to. A. Dress comfortably B. Wear a formal suit C. Bring a sport coat, in case you need it D. Be trendy 3) What is the one thing you dont want to do during the first interview? A. Negotiate pay B. Connect with the interviewer C. Communicate why you are a good fit D. Close by arranging the next interview,How prepared are you for your next job interview? By answering 20 simple questions, this free career assessment will help you learn and review top job interview skills.,Warming up,4) What should you NOT do to prepare for an interview? A. Research the company B. Learn the companys concerns and problems C. Practice top interview questions and answers D. Memorize key answers to interview questions 5) Who is the most important person to greet in a friendly and respectful manner? A. The receptionist B. The secretary C. The interviewer D. All of the above 6) When answering interview questions it is important to: A. Be specific B. Be general C. Stretch the facts to look good D. Seize control of the interview whenever possible,How prepared are you for your next job interview? By answering 20 simple questions, this free career assessment will help you learn and review top job interview skills.,Warming up,7) As soon as the interview is over, you should: A. Go home and rest. You deserve it. B. Replay each question and answer in your mind. C. Send an immediate thank you note. D. Sit back and wait for the job offer to come in. 8) At the start of an interview you should: A. Try to find common interests. B. Look around the interviews office for things to comment on. C. Shake the interviewers hand firmly and look him or her in the eye. D. All of the above,The Five Things to Prepare for a Job Interview,Theres a lot more to a successful job interview than looking right and having a nice resume. You must be prepared with a background on the companys history, mission and brand and information about the specific job position. You must be ready to answer a lot of challenging questions and prepare anecdotes if necessary. Arrive early to have time for a little deep breathing to decompress before the interview.,Reading A,Unit Fourteen Interview Etiquette,The Five Things to Prepare for a Job Interview,Interview Answers Look at the kinds of questions job interviewers tend to ask and compose answers to them. Some of the top questions include: Tell me about yourself; why did you leave your old job; why do you want this job; what are your strengths and weaknesses and tell me about a time when there was a conflict, problem, crisis, and how you handled it. Research the company and prepare a positive answer about why the job appeals to you.,Reading A,Unit Fourteen Interview Etiquette,The Five Things to Prepare for a Job Interview,Interview Questions Get some questions ready for the interviewers. Exclude those about compensation and benefits. Ask instead about what happened to the person who worked the job? What can they tell you about the corporate culture? What are important things theyre looking for this position? What are the best and worst things about this job and this company?,Reading A,Unit Fourteen Interview Etiquette,The Five Things to Prepare for a Job Interview,Wardrobe Plan your interview wardrobe at least a few days ahead of time in case theres a splotch on the shirt or moths attacked the suit. Make sure the outfit is neither too formal nor too casual for the job but is appropriate: a suit for an office job, for example and a pair of nice slacks and a shirt for a more casual work environment. Make sure there are no stains, rips, or worn places on the clothing.,Reading A,Unit Fourteen Interview Etiquette,The Five Things to Prepare for a Job Interview,Briefcase Have a few copies of your resume, recommendations, a list of questions for the interviewer and possibly a copy of the job ad in your briefcase. Bring examples of your work if its applicable. Print out directions to the building, instructions about where to park and information about the name of the person conducting the interview and how to find that persons office and bring those instructions along.,Reading A,Unit Fourteen Interview Etiquette,The Five Things to Prepare for a Job Interview,Transportation Whatever means you require to get to the interview, make sure you leave yourself plenty of time so you dont arrive flustered. If driving, leave at lea