Career Planning and Development

Job interview‘Dos and Do Nots’

ByMuhammad Iqbal

My Open University. Com

Career Planning

Life-long process: choosing a career, getting a job, growing in the job, possibly changing careers, and eventually retiring.

Land by choice not by chance

Preparing For an InterviewSome ‘Dos’ for job interview

• Do Research organization• Do Act and appear as professional• Do Adapt the way you present your skills• Do Sell achievements • Do Listen and answer carefully • Do Keep positive, friendly and project

enthusiasm• Do Bring any support information• Do List of your own questions to ask• Do Ask for feedback on your performance

Preparing For an Interview

Some ‘Don'ts’ for job interview

• Don’t Arrive unprepared

• Don’t Be too familiar. A bit of humour can help

• Don’t Go off and avoid questions

• Don’t Undersell yourself or talk too quickly

• Don’t Forget to ask some positive questions

• Don’t Look unmotivated and bored

• Don’t Jump in before question is completed

• Don’t Take rejection personally

First Impressions: The 93% Rule

55% appearance & body language

38% Tone & pitch

7% what you say

Preparing For an InterviewWatch the following:

• Clothes & foot-wear – like company wear• Extras – jewelry or perfume• Planning your journey ahead• Take spare CV and cover, Pen/Pad, • First impressions – you will never get 2nd

chance to have first impression• Eye contact • Friendly smile and firm handshake • Upright posture

ThankGood Luck

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