Transcript Etoile-Consultants-MARK-YEO-Presentation-at-DBS

Interviewing
Tips & Tricks
Or, what do I look for in an Interviewee
Introduction
• Why do I interview people
• Stages of the Interview
o And what you should do
• What hiring managers want
o Traits and Examples
• Questions and Answers
Pre-Interview
• Looking Professional
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Clothes
Shoes
Bags
Bling
Makeup
Hair
Odor
• Preparation
o Caffeine
o Relieve
o De-Stress
Entrance
• This is about making a GOOD IMPRESSION.
o Or at least, don’t make a BAD Impression
• Smile!
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Positive
Upbeat
Cheerful
Energetic
• Handshake
o Firm
o Look people in the eye
o How to avoid sweaty palms
Breaking the Ice &
Rapport
• What is happening here
o De-stress / Lower inhibitions
o Understanding the other person’s character
• Small talk
o Positive observations
• Rapport
o Finding common ground
Traits to show
Attitude
• Hard Working
• Positive
• Enthusiasm
• Initiative
• Humble
• Friendly
• Agreeable
• Detail Minded
• Reliability
Ability
• Quick Learner
• Memory
• Communication
• Following
Instructions
• Critical Thinking
• Handle Pressure
• Teamwork
• Presentation Skills
Their Questions
• Your previous job experiences
o Think of examples to illustrate the traits below
• Role expectations
o Ask you how you would handle certain situations
o Elaborate on your previous examples
o Tell you what is needed
Attitude
•Hard Working
•Positive
•Enthusiasm
•Initiative
•Humble
•Friendly
•Agreeable
•Detail Minded
•Reliability
Ability
•Quick Learner
•Memory
•Communication
•Following
Instructions
•Critical Thinking
•Handle Pressure
•Teamwork
•Presentation Skills
Your Questions
• Show you were paying attention
• Show what is important to you
• Show if you did any research
o Do you understand this role?
o Do you understand my company?
o Is this a job you want, or just a something to
occupy your time?
Post interview
• Thank you Note?
Impossible / Silly
Questions
• Don’t panic
• Don’t say “I don’t know”
Attitude
•Hard Working
•Positive
•Enthusiasm
•Initiative
•Humble
•Friendly
•Agreeable
•Detail Minded
•Reliability
Ability
•Quick Learner
•Memory
•Communication
•Following Instructions
•Critical Thinking
•Handle Pressure
•Teamwork
•Presentation Skills
Q&A
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What are your strengths ?
What are your weaknesses?
What are you looking for in a career?
Why should we hire you?
What is your dream job?
Why would you do well in this job?
What is more important, the money or the job?
What motivates you?
Tell me about a time when you resolved a dispute
“Question without an answer”