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The document provides tips and guidance for standing out in a job interview. It discusses preparing for different types of common interview questions, including general, skill-based, situational, and behavioral. Sample questions are provided for each type along with advice on how to structure answers. The document also recommends asking the interviewer questions, researching the company, creating stories to demonstrate qualifications, practicing responses aloud, and relaxing during the interview. The overall goal is to understand the position and employer thoroughly to make the best impression.

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Interview PowerPoint Slides

The document provides tips and guidance for standing out in a job interview. It discusses preparing for different types of common interview questions, including general, skill-based, situational, and behavioral. Sample questions are provided for each type along with advice on how to structure answers. The document also recommends asking the interviewer questions, researching the company, creating stories to demonstrate qualifications, practicing responses aloud, and relaxing during the interview. The overall goal is to understand the position and employer thoroughly to make the best impression.

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How to

stand out
in an
interview
Today’s Agenda
but first,

quiz.
What’s the purpose of an interview
(employer’s perspective)?
What’s the purpose of an interview?
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What are the different types of
interviews?
What are the different types of
interviews?
How do you prepare for an
interview?
How do you prepare for an interview?
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What do you wear to an interview?
What do you wear to an
interview?

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What do you bring with you?
What do you bring with you?
When do you arrive to an interview?
When do you arrive
to an interview?
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When does your interview begin?
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When does your •
interview begin? •
What if they make you wait?
What if they
make you wait?

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What if you’re nervous?
What if you’re nervous?

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What if you don’t have any
relevant experience?
What if you don’t have any
relevant experience?
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What if they ask an illegal question?
What if they ask an illegal question?
Commonly Asked
Interview Questions
General Interview
Questions
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Tips for answering general
interview questions:
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Tell me about yourself.
What Kayla said:
What is your biggest regret?
What Kayla said:
Skill/Knowledge
Verification
Questions
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Tips for answering skill/knowledge
verification questions:
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What is your greatest strength?
What Kayla said:
What is your weakness?
What is your weakness?

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What is your weakness?
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What Kayla said:
Describe your proficiency with
[Computer Software]?
What Kayla said:
Position/Company/
Industry-Specific
Questions
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Sample •
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Tips for answering position/
company/industry specific
questions:
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Why do you want to work at
[Company’s Name]?
What Kayla said:
Cultural/Job Fit
Questions
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Tips for answering
cultural/job fit questions:
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What type of management
style do you work best under?
What Kayla said:
Stress Test
Questions
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Sample •
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Tips for answering stress
test questions:
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If you could be any animal,
what would you be?
What Kayla said:
Behavioural
Questions
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Tips for answering
behavioural questions:
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Answer Behavioural Questions
with a CAR
✓ Challenge
✓ ACTION
✓ Result
Tell me about a time you
experienced difficulties
working in a group.
Challenge
keep it simple, positive and give broader context if you can
Action
Be very specific – focus on what YOU did
Result
Boast about how your hard work paid off ☺
Tell me about a disagreement
you had with a co-worker.
What Kayla said:
How do you keep organized?
What Kayla said:
Questions YOU
should ask
Tips for asking the
interviewer questions:
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Mhmm, that’s
a really good
question!
3 types of questions:
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Sample •
Questions
(Interesting) •
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Sample •
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Questions I asked:
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What to do after
the interview
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5 tips to help you
stand out in your
job interview!
1
Read the job
description! You
must have a clear
understanding of
the job duties.
Tip 1: Understand the position
2
Research the
company, their
employees AND
competition -
know everything!
Tip 2: Research the company
3
Create stories that
prove you’re
qualified (use the
qualifications in job
description).
Tip 3: Prepare some stories
4
Practice answering
commonly asked
interview questions
– OUT LOUD!
Tip 4: Practice answering questions
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RELAX!
Tip 5: Relax Thank u,
next.

It’s normal if you don’t get the first job you interview for.
View interviews as a learning experience/opportunity.
Now you know more about yourself and the process.
GOOD LUCK!
NEXT WEEK!

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