1、Unit 2 Getting a jobPart I Background informationI. How to succeed in a job interview 如何取得工作面试的成功Background research is critical for success in an interview. Your research should focus on two key areas: 1) General background information about the organization 2) Specific information on the role that
2、 you are applying for General information on the organization can be found using several sources. The Internet is an incredibly valuable source of information on the majority of companies many sites will freely give you almost all the information that you will need for the interview. You can also ta
3、lk to people you know who work for the organization, or people who are their clients or suppliers. Watch, read, and listen to the news. While you are job searching you should try and monitor current affairs and the business news as often as possible. If an organization has been in the news recently
4、they will expect exceptional candidates to have noticed! Focus on the specific role that you have applied for. Make sure you hold onto the adverts for all jobs that you have applied for, as these summaries for you the key details that employers are looking for. Employers particularly dislike ringing
5、 candidates for an interview only to find the candidate cant even remember applying for the job! Have an understating of the tasks you will be expected to perform in the role and the responsibilities that you might assume. Always obtain a copy of a position description if one is available, it will h
6、elp you anticipate many of the likely questions. Think about replies to common questions. While you cant prepare for all possible questions, some questions appear in almost every interview and employers will expect you to have answers to such questions as: What are your strengths and weaknesses Why
7、do you want to work for this company What do you have to offer us What are your career goals What do you see yourself doing in five years from now Ten years Why did you choose this career What does success mean to you At the end of the first year, if you got this job, how would you measure your succ
8、ess Are you willing to relocate How much do you expect to be paid What are the most important considerations for you in choosing a job What achievements have given you the most satisfaction Why Tell me about a time you were under pressure and how you handled it. Tell us a bit about yourself. While i
9、t is not a good idea to rehearse exact answers, it is often useful to practice verbalising possible answers to these common interview questions, be it to friends, family, or even to the mirror! This will give you greater confidence when answering questions, and it will also help you to evaluate how
10、your answer sounds before you have to put it to the test in front of an actual interview panel. II. Successful Job Interview Tips - Careers-EmploymentCongratulations! Youve finally landed that job interview youve been waiting for. Now the real work begins! Remember, resumes dont get jobs; they merel
11、y get you in the door. Heres how to make your resume come alive and make a good impression.Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds or Less. Believe it or not, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for job candidates is what to say when an interviewer opens with: tell me something about yourself. This is not the
12、 time to share where you were born, your love of cats, or how much you hate your last boss! Its your golden opportunity to make your resume come alive. Your story needs to highlight your top three selling points that are most pertinent (相关的,切题的) to the job for which you are applying. Support your po
13、ints with short examples (see below). You may have more selling points, and if the interviewer is interested he or she will ask. Practice telling your story out loud until its smooth and concise.Give Specific Examples. For every selling point youve listed on your resume, you need at least one strong
14、, specific example to support it. Great at customer service Wow them with the story of your best customer turnaround. Marketing whiz Dazzle them with your best campaign. Brilliant computer programmer Give an example of how you saved someone time, money, or solved a problem.Do Your Research. Theres n
15、o excuse for walking in the door unprepared. Check the company website, read magazine and newspaper stories; talk to friends or current employees. Ask the receptionist for old company newsletters, scour local business journals. The more you know, the more confidently you can match your skills to the
16、 companys needs.Think Benefits. No, Im not talking health and dental here! I mean, why should the company hire you Whats in it for them Most people sit down and start outlining all their needs: salary, hours, driving distance, blah, blah, blah. Fatal mistake. Companies are not in the business of handing out something for nothing. So what can you offer that nobody else canDont Be Afraid to Ask Questions. A person who
