1. “Why don’t you begin
telling me something
about yourself?”

2. Job Interview
obtain and synthesize information about
the abilities of an individual and
requirements of the job

3. Types of Job Interview
1. One on one

4. Types of Job Interview
2. Panel

5. Types of Job Interview
3. Telephone

6. ***Dress as you would if you were
employed in the position which you
are applying for

14. Before a Job Interview
• Research about the company/ organization
you are applying for
• Familiarize yourself with the important
information about the company
• Be familiar with the job description of the
position you are applying for

15. Job Description
• qualifications
• content and scope of job
• duties and responsibilities
• knowledge and skills required
• working conditions
• relationship with co-workers/ supervisors

18. Prepare a presentation folder
• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
• Character References
• Letters of Recommendation
• Samples of your work/ portfolio

19. Before a Job Interview
• Locate the correct place of the job interview
• Familiarize yourself with the place (building,
floor, room) of the interview

20. Before a Job Interview
• Familiarize the route from your home to the
place of interview
• Anticipate the vehicular traffic you will
encounter in going to the place of the
interview

22. During a job interview
• Be at the location at least 15 minutes
before the scheduled interview
• Upon arrival, inform the reception of
your purpose
• Smile!!!

23. During a job interview
• Use the name/ title of the interviewer
• Shake hands firmly
• Wait to be asked to be seated

24. During a job interview
• Maintain eye contact
• Allow the interviewer to take the lead
• Sit properly

25. During a job interview
• Be positive
• Ask when will you know about the results
• Thank the interviewer and offer a hand shake

26. Common Inadequacies in a Job Interview
(Peterson, 1997; Ayres et.al., 2001)
1. communication Skills
2. lack of response quality
3. poor grammar
***These affect the hiring decisions

27. CLARIFICATIONS?

28. After the Job Interview
• Send a letter of appreciation one/ two
days after the interview
>shows interest in the position
>gives additional information regarding
your qualifications

29. INTERVIEW
“We believe that truthfulness,
accuracy, honesty, and reason are
essential to the integrity of
communication.”
–NCA Ethics Credo

30. Demonstrate Competence
a. create a good first
impression
b. speak with clarity
c. demonstrate interest

31. Answering Interview Questions
Effectively and Ethically
1. Offer relevant answers
2. Substantiate your claims
with evidences
3. Provide accurate answers
4. Be positive

32. Ask questions Effectively and Ethically
• Asking a questions shows your interest in the
job:
– provides insights to help you decide if you want
this job
– demonstrates communication skills
– indirectly states your priorities, ambition, and
level of commitment

33. Some Questions that you can ask
>Could you describe further the responsibilities
of the job?
>What skills are most important for this job?
>What type of person would be most successful
in this position?

34. Avoid Questions on:
>salary
>vacation time
>benefits
>personal

35. Dealing with illegal Questions
1. Weigh the severity of the violation against
your desire for the job
2. Ask for clarification
3. Be assertive
4. Report the violation

36. Categories of Interview
Questions
a. Qualifications
b. Character
c. Career Goals
d. Stress Questions
e. Candid Questions

37. References:
• Pearson, J. et al. (2008). Human
Communication. (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-
Hill, Inc.
• Eischen, C.W. and Eischen, L.A. (2007).
Resume, Cover Letters, Networking, and
Interviewing. (2nd ed.). USA: Thomson South-
Western.