Module/Unit 9 Employment Counselling (Job search

Transcript:Module/Unit 9 Employment Counselling (Job search:
Module/Unit 9 Employment Counselling (Job search skills: Job interview preparation) Advancing social justice, promoting decent work 1 Learning objectives After completing the unit, the participants will be able to: Assist jobseeker prepare for a job interview Guide jobseeker with interview tips and questions Help jobseeker assess results of the interview Date: Monday / 01 / October / 2019 Advancing social justice, promoting decent work 2 Preparing jobseeker for the job interview Come well prepared Anticipate questions and prepare answers Research about the company and know as much information about the company: thru reference documents and internet Get enough sleep and rest to keep fresh and be alert Dress properly Arrive early at venue Prepare well even if the interview is online Date: Monday / 01 / October / 2019 Advancing social justice, promoting decent work 3 During the job interview Focus on your accomplishments and how it can contribute to providing solutions to the company Understand what the job opening is all about and how it can be filled with the jobseeker’s skills, values and traits Ask questions about recruitment process Ask questions about the company, job, culture Don’t complain Date: Monday /01 / October / 2019 Advancing social justice, promoting decent work 4 During the job interview (cont) Defer discussions about remuneration See things in the company’s interest Be confident Do not argue with the interviewer Dress appropriately Be courteous and polite at all times Listen and show genuine concern Relax and stay calm Date: Monday /01 / October / 2019 Advancing social justice, promoting decent work 5 Body language/Gestures during the interview Body language during interviews play an important role: action speak louder than words Establish eye contact Good posture: sit up straight Make use of your hand by way of subtle gestures Avoid touching your face Do smile so there is positivity in the interview area Stay in one spot Date: Monday /01 / October / 2019 Advancing social justice, promoting decent work 6 Interview pitfalls Dressing inappropriately Arriving late Bringing a drink with you Using your phone during the interview Not knowing about the company Unclear CV facts Not paying attention Talking too much Criticizing past employers or former colleagues Date: Monday /01 / October / 2019 Advancing social justice, promoting decent work 7 Dressing up the interview Dress according to the position applied for Research on the company culture, dress code Smart casual is usually