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• Job Interview:

  • A procedure where a potential employee is assessed by a prospective employer through face-to-face interviews, virtual interviews, or via telephone
• Ways to Successfully Pass a Job Interview:

  • Research about the company to get background knowledge
  • Complete and bring all necessary documents ahead of time, such as application letter, resume, portfolio, and ID
  • Dress up appropriately in a neat, presentable outfit
  • Be on time by allowing extra time to arrive early
  • Answer questions being asked and seek clarification if needed
• During the Interview:

  • Communicate through your personality by being authentic and honest, and listening to comments and questions
  • Listen attentively to what is being said and read between the lines
  • Practice good non-verbal communication like standing/sitting straight, making eye contact, and avoiding unnecessary hand movements
  • Be yourself and answer truthfully
  • Express appreciation with a firm handshake and a simple "Thank you"
• After the Interview:

  • Make a polite follow-up by asking for feedback regarding the status of your application
• Common Job Interview Questions:

  • How would you describe yourself?
  • What skills and experiences make you fit for the position?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why did you choose our company?
  • What do you expect to learn from us?
  • Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
  • What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?
  • What has been your most challenging experience and how did you overcome it?
• Resume Writing Do’s

  • Keep your resume clear and concise
  • Proofread your resume numerous times
  • Limit your resume to two pages
  • Tailor your resume to suit the position you are applying for
  • Highlight what you have accomplished
  • Be honest
  • Quantify your achievements
  • Use simple words and action verbs
  • Include unpaid work that shows off your skills
  • Double check and include your contact information
• Resume Writing Do’s

  1. Keep resume clear and concise

  2. Proofread resume numerous times

  3. Limit resume to two pages

  4. Tailor resume to suit the position

  5. Highlight accomplishments

  6. Be honest

  7. Quantify achievements

  8. Use simple words and action verbs

  9. Include unpaid work that shows off skills

  10. Double check and include contact information
• An employer takes an average of 30 seconds to skim a resume
• A simple spelling mistake on a resume can give a negative impression to the employer
• Lying on your resume is never a good idea
• Resumes can be reviewed by recruiters or Human Resources specialists who may not be familiar with your specific field
• Include unpaid work that shows off your skills
• Your resume should list your name, address, email, and phone number at the top of the first page
• Make sure your email is easy to read, easy to type, professional, and non-offensive
• It is best to leave out any personal details such as age, weight, height, marital status, religious preference, political views, or any other personal attributes that could be controversial
• Make your resume easy to read by limiting each resume section or subsection to 5-7 bullet points
• Do not use "I," "my," or "me". Write your resume in the third person, as if it's being written by someone else
• Your job duties will be obvious from your job title. Instead, highlight your achievements by putting a personal spin on your job duties and providing specific examples
• An employer only requires references if they are seriously considering hiring you. Keep references on a separate sheet and provide them only when they are specifically requested
• It is not recommended to mention hobbies because of the judgments potential employers can make