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1. PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
STUDENTS VERSION
DALAT UNIVERSITY
05/14/2015
Triet Ho – trietho@kms-technology.com

2. AGENDA
• Introduction
• Why?
• When? and What?
– Before, in, and after the interview
– Common mistakes
• Conclusion
• Q&A
PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

3. Introduction
PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

4. WHY?
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
– Benjamin Franklin
• a writer, publisher
• a scientist
• a politician, philosopher
• an inventor
• discover about electricity
• Your preparations show how you different
from each other.
PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

5. When? and What?
PREPARATIONS for A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

6. AT UNIVERSITY
• Foundation
– Try your best to learn beyond what you are
trained
• Soft kills
– Team work, learning and research skills
• English
– The tool to sale your values
– Common standard (TOEIC: 550)
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7. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
• Research the job and the organization
• Think about your bests and your interests and
how well it fits into the job and the
organization.
• Prepare Materials
– Resume
– Transcripts (photo and original)
– Certificates if any (photo and original)
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8. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
• Prepare questions for
interviewer/employer
• Estimate travel time
• Dress formally and brightly
• Others:
– Sleeping early
– Eating well
– …
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9. RESUME
• Personal Information
– Name, Phone, DOB, Email, Picture
• Career Objectives
• Education
• Knowledge and Skills
• Experiences
• Languages
• Hobbies
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10. COMMON MISTAKES
• Spelling, Profile picture
• Filename
– Recommended: <full name>-resume.docx
• Email address and email display name
• Mass email sending
• Incorrect receiver names
• No email subject/content
– Recommended subject: <full name> apply for
<position>
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11. IN THE INTERVIEW
• On time with materials in hand
• Honest, and positive
– Tell the truths
– Avoid complaining about others
• Confident, influent, and consistent
– Enter & Exit: strong smile and handshake
– Strong voice
– Think twice before answering
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12. AFTER THE INTERVIEW
• Taking notes:
– Interviewer names (get name card)
– Your impressions about the organization/job
– Information that influence your decision
• Follow up
– Thank you letter within 1 or 2 days
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13. CONCLUSIONS
• Learn hard (both competence and English)
• Understand the job and the organization
• Well prepare materials
• Be confident and honest
• Ask questions and Follow up
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14. Q&A
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STUDENTS VERSION

15. APPENDIX
• Common interview theme:
– Round 1 - mainly focus on technical skills, and
experiences (competence-based)
– Round 2 - mainly focus on soft skills, attitudes,
and your motivations (and salary)
• In case of Phone Interview:
– Tone of voice, full charged of battery, find a quiet
place and strong signal
• Bonus http://goo.gl/gBIu3N
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16. Thank you!
and
Good Luck!
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