Excel in Job Interviews: Go BIG or Go Home!
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The document provides tips for excelling in job interviews, emphasizing preparation, confidence, and effective communication. Key advice includes being honest, maintaining good body language, and being goal-oriented while answering common interview questions. Additionally, it recommends using action-oriented language and cleaning up social profiles to enhance candidacy.
Excel in Job Interviews: Go BIG or Go Home!
- 1. Excel in Job Interviews: Go BIG or Go Home! By Mr Chuah Kee Man www.chuahkeeman.com Ogranised by BRC UNIMAS
- 2. Do you really want a job?
- 3. Before you even accept an interview offer/invitation…
- 4. Do a “self-test” Be sure what the company wants really fits your skills, career track, beliefs and experiences.
- 5. Ready to go BIG and excel in job interviews?
- 6. Be fully prepared. Do necessary check on the company and also prepare your “weapons” (attire, resumes/cv, portfolios)
- 7. Be there earlier Quite a lot of candidates failed job interviews because they were late. Most of them were merely 5 minutes late.
- 8. Breathe Deeply Relax your mind by breathing deeply. Treat the interview like a normal conversation.
- 9. Be Confident From the moment you walk into the room, until the last word you said. But how? Be prepared and be honest!
- 10. Body Language o Be aware of your body language- don’t keep looking down or up. Maintain good eye contact. o Sit up straight, avoid unnecessary movements (e.g. shaking your legs)
- 11. Be Honest o Don’t attempt to cheat. Cheating usually makes you feel “uneasy” and it can lead you to show that you are not confident. o Be in control of what you plan to say and say it sincerely. (Watch “Will Smith as Chris” in Pursuit of Happiness – Interview Scene) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHXKitKAT1E
- 12. o Despite being late and didn’t manage to dress up properly, Chris was honest and showcased his confidence in front of the panel.
- 13. Be careful of your intonation when answering questions. o Be more slightly authoritative in answering. Don’t repeat the questions or end your answer with a rising tone (like asking a question or unsure) o Don’t turn all answers to sound like you are not confident.
- 14. Be in good terms The best way to get what we want is to meet the needs of the interviewer. Follow the “flow”.
- 15. Be Focused Listen attentively to the questions asked. If you are not clear, say it, don’t pretend to understand. Stay focused on your qualities when answering.
- 16. Be careful of these questions during interviews o “Tell me more about yourself” o “Are you willing to be relocated?” o “Tell me your biggest weakness” o “Why should we hire you?” o “Why do you want this job?” o “If we offer you lower pay, will you accept this post?” They are “trick” questions to test your passion and sincerity.
- 17. Be Goal-Oriented Where do you see yourself in the next 1, 5 and 10 years? Chart your goals clearly and in a realistic way.
- 18. Be The Best You Can Be Believe in yourself. You have nothing to lose, so give your very best.
- 20. Use action verbs when explaining your skills and experiences. Avoid “clichés” or overused words.
- 21. Worst Words (Overused) Best Words 1. Best of breed 2. Go-getter 3. Think outside of the box 4. Dynamic 5. Synergy 6. Thought leadership 7. Value add 8. Results-driven 9. Team player 10. Bottom-line 1. Achieved 2. Improved 3. Trained/mentored 4. Managed 5. Created 6. Resolved 7. Volunteered 8. Influenced 9. Increased/decreased 10. Won
- 22. Language Focus during Interview o Use active voice more instead of passive voice. (e.g. I conducted the project…NOT the project was conducted by me…) o Use more first-person pronoun (e.g. I, we) o Avoid using run-on sentences. Pause at the right time to highlight keywords.
- 23. Top Keywords Problem solving Leadership Oral/ Written Communication Team building Productivity Adaptable
- 24. Avoid These Statements o I’m a team player o I’m a perfect fit for this job o I’m a perfectionist o I’m a workaholic o I have good leadership skills (Be specific, in fact get ready the facts) E.g. If you are a team player, say “I led my teams during undergraduate years in two important projects namely….”
- 25. Extra! Clean up your social profile!
- 26. So, are you ready to Go Big Or Go Home?