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Effective tips for job interviews abroad
EF Global Future Series . More on ef.com
Webinar presented by:
Eric Van Delden
Recruitment and Development Director
Education First
Former Online Marketing Director
David Pires
Social Media Manager
EF Education First
Former Recruiter at Danone
Effective Tips for Job Interviews Abroad
Agenda
1. The Job Interview Context
2. The interview preparation
3. Interview and follow-up
4.What else ?
1. The job interview context
Congrats, you got a job interview!
You’ve done 75% of the job, now it’s all about the last step!
You have an interesting
profile
You wrote a great CV and
cover letter
You used social networks
The Job Interview Process
From the job seeker’s perspective, what you do pre-interview
and post interview matter as much as the interview itself
“A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for
prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer
hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role”
WikipediaDo you think this definition is complete?
LinkedIn Survey: The Biggest Interview Mistakes
It’s all about preparing properly!
2. The interview preparation
Get the basics right (timing etc.)
Do research
Prepare your answers
Prepare some questions
Checklist Interview Preparation - The Basics
Arrive on timeo Arrive to the interview site 15-30 min in advanceo Have your phone with you
Dress and Appearance o Dress professionally, but be comfortableo Don’t look messy, be clean!
Have your “interview package” with youo Pen and paperso Well-presented copy of your resumeo Bonus*: some personal notes with your key selling points
Unplug your phone/put it on silento Disconnect yourself and be fully available for your interviewer
Prepare answers to the most common interviews question
Tell me about yourself, what’s your story What are your strengths and weaknesses? What can you bring us? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Why do you want to work here? What things would your previous managers say about you ? What problems can you help us solve/how can you contribute? What are your salary expectations?
Practice answering these question by yourself at least once before the interview and take notes!
Do your homework: Research!
– Google the company and its news, social media profiles– Check industry trends– Get insights about the job description– Use your networks to gather relevant information
Bonus*: Do some research about the interviewer
Coming to an interview well prepare shows that you are proactive and serious!
Source: SavvySugar
Come with your own questions
Prepare open-ended questions about:– The role– The company culture– Timeline / Next steps
Great questions will reveal your analytical skills and curiosity
2. The Interview and the Follow-up
Source: Empirella.com
A good interviewee…
– Understands the job expectation quickly (don’t be afraid to ask to clarify)
– Takes time to structure his/her answers– Answers questions clearly and confidently– Doesn’t talk about the “Big 3” (Religion, Politics and Sex)– Asks questions– Is friendly, smiling and energetic
Avoid the Deadly Skype Interviews Sins
– Wrath of Skype - Avoid the "Can you hear me now?“– Consider your “Skype Appearance”
• Nickname, pictures, background, lights, etc.
– Keep your interview engaged and interesting
After The Interview: Send a Thank You Note
The Thank You Email should say a few simple things:
– Thank you for meeting (or talking) with me.– I really want this job.– Quick plug about why I'm perfect for it
4. What Else ?
What do global employers look at ?
Don’t feel intimidated because you are “only” a fresh grad!
• Education
• Professional background
• Language and Communication skills
• Personality
• Cross cultural ability
• Experience abroad
• Other achievements or interests
• Often recruit from Business schools or through company’s own network
Your competitiveness – An interview is just an image of you
• Strong academic background, minimum BA
• Higher education such as Master, MBA etc
• International degrees
• International work experience, Internships
• Excellent English skills
• Other languages
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Specialist or Management skills
Employment rate (age 15-29) 40.3%; employment rate of uni graduate: 58%, http://www.acrofan.com/ko-kr/live/news/20110609/00000034
Matching the dream job and the dream you
• What’s needed in your dream job ?
Skills you need to acquire
• What skills and personality traits do you have today?
Developping new skills
Also...
• Get to know the industry
• Get to know people and
their jobs
• Network
Improve your academic and
analytic skills
•Through educational programs
Improve your business skills
•Through on-job training,
internship, volunteering
Improve your language and
communication skills
•Through debate clubs,
discussions, language courses
Adding value to your professional profile
Experience Abroad
Academic Year or Language Course Abroad from 2 to 52
weeks
International Internships
Work Experience
Relevant Internships / Jobs
Volunteering in a Non-Profit
EF Ambassador Experience
Academic Experience
Join a prestigious university
Follow the best programs
Explore your Passion
Have a life outside of work and academics. Follow what
drives you
Added Value
Experiences
About EF Education First
To break down the barriers of language
culture and geography
Our Mission
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Over 15 million students
EF Today
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educational and leisure tours, cultural exchange, academic programs and more.
What’s Next
• Get the most of your EF Ambassador Experience• What’s the story you will tell, the achievements and the
learning you will share?
• Get the slides at www.ef.com/interviewambassadorswebinars
• My contact: [email protected]