Introduction:
The Interviewing skills and Mock Interviews held on May 22nd, 2024 – provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of acing a job interview. It engages participants and enlightens their thoughtful answers in job interviews. It aims to provide the skills and confidence needed for new graduates joining the work field.
Key Takeaways:
- What is interviewing?
Defining what an interview is , why is important for both employers and candidates as well.
- Types of interviews and interview questions
Forms an interview would take. What purposes these forms are for.
Putting interview questions into categories.
- Steps for a successful interview
Researching the company.
Reading the job description.
Considering your biggest strength / weakness.
Preparing to answer the “tell us about yourself!”.
Thinking of end-of-interview questions!
- Preparing your Answers for 20 common interview questions for freshers
Attracting fresh candidates to the points of strength that they should focus on during job interviews. Using 20 most common questions, attendees will be ask to think and jot down of their answers for the questions then to compare it to a given good example.
- STAR method for answering behavioral questions.
The “SITUATION, TASL. ACTION, RESULT” plan for putting an answer for a questions like “tell ne about a time when ….” to check how the candidate would act to face a challenge at work.
- 5. Next steps for after the job interview
Giving guidelines for what to do after the job interview.
Conclusion:
Job interview skills are vital for being a standout job candidate, especially for freshers. This workshop provides awareness of how to deal with the various common job interview questions. It also guides the fresh job candidates on what steps to take before as well as after having the interview.
