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Study Guide 9 - Self Presentation

The document provides guidance on presenting yourself effectively during a job interview. It discusses how to prepare for an interview by researching the employer, reviewing your qualifications, and practicing interview questions. During the interview, the document advises appearing confident, making eye contact, dressing professionally, answering questions clearly and concisely, and asking questions at the end. Common interview questions are outlined, such as telling me about yourself and why should we hire you, along with recommended answers.

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Study Guide 9 - Self Presentation

The document provides guidance on presenting yourself effectively during a job interview. It discusses how to prepare for an interview by researching the employer, reviewing your qualifications, and practicing interview questions. During the interview, the document advises appearing confident, making eye contact, dressing professionally, answering questions clearly and concisely, and asking questions at the end. Common interview questions are outlined, such as telling me about yourself and why should we hire you, along with recommended answers.

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LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Dagupan City, Pangasinan


COLLEGE TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Study Guide 9
Presenting Yourself with
Convincing Power
Overview
Many businesses value and protect their financial and physical assets and
sometimes set aside and overlook the value of human assets. In today’s ever-changing
conditions businesses need to cope up with the demand for economics changes.
Human capacity is boundless, and one way to help develop human capability is to
encourage professional development education. In this way, employees can maximize their
fullest potential to uplift professional standards, quality, and competitiveness.
Professional development is continuous learning achieved through training,
industry certifications, on line training programs, mentoring, college and post college
studies, and consultation need to augment his life and career.

Presenting Yourself with Convincing Power


It is a big opportunity to be considered as a shortlisted candidate meaning you meet
the essential criteria, they are looking for the position. The next level of your job
application is an invitation for a face-to-face interview. This is your chance to outshine
your competitors and sell yourself to your potential employer.

What is the purpose of an interview?


 The employer wants to find out whether you can support what has been written on
your application.
 The employer wants to find out how well you can do and fit for the job and with
their team and organization.
 It also provides some information to the candidate what is expected to do and find
out more about their future work environment.

How does interview conduct?


Job interview are commonly conducted by face-to-face meetings, but with the help
of the fastest technology, job interviews can be done through on- line (Skype, Zoom, and
other social media platforms).
Job interviews usually last only from 45 to 60 minutes. The number of panel
interviewers may also depend on the type of job you applied, and the seniority role.
Your behavior, physical appearance and the manner you answer their questions are
crucial on this stage. Whether you will get the job offer or not, good preparation will bring
a great advantage of presenting yourself.
Your interview can make or break you. Preparation is the key to have a successful
job interview.
Before the interview:
1. Conduct research about the organization, and the qualification needed for that job
you are applying. It is recommended to check their websites, what is important to
them, how do they appear online, the employees, and customers reviews.
2. Review you resume and application form, check the details of your skills, abilities,
and attributes to ensure that these match the employer’s needs.
3. Contact your references.
4. Think about the interview from their perspective. Some of the things you will need
to answer:
 What are the employers looking for?
 How can you convince them that you are suited for the job?
 Do I have some evidence to support the job qualification?
5. Practice and have someone give you a mock interview.

Dress to impress
Dress appropriately to create an impressive impact on your physical appearance;
personal hygiene matters a lot; be neat and everything from heat to toes; make sure
everything is clean and presentable; have an appropriate haircut and color, shave, check
your nails, shoes, as much as possible avoid body piercing and big tattoos; dress smartly
to create a professional look.
FEMALE
MALE
During the Interview

1. Relax and keep calm.


2. Give a confident smile and make eye contact.
3. Introduce yourself with a handshake if there is only one or two-panel members.
4. Sit upright, listen to the questions carefully, and answer them clearly and concisely.
5. Prepare also some challenging and aggressive line of questions that may affect you
state of mind and behavior.
6. Never say any negative comments about your previous employers.
7. Avoid talking about personal problems.
8. Avoid using slang or buzzwords.
9. Ask questions at the end.
Common Job Interview Questions and Answers

1. Tell me about yourself

The interviewer wants to know if you can speak well, and if you are qualified.

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

The interviewer wants to know if you have the goals and able to help the
organization grows.

3. Why should we hire you?

The interviewer wants to know if you stand out as a clear choice.

As a fresher, you must have not attended many interviews, but you surely know a
mandatory question that is asked in the interview, ‘why should we hire you?’

The interviewer’s motive to ask you this question is to find out if you are an ideal fit
for the role. Therefore, answering it well is important.

Thinking adequately about what to answer beforehand, will certainly help, be it a


B.Tech or an MBA.

4. What is your Greatest Weakness?

When you’re asked about your weaknesses, the employer wants to know
whether you are qualified to do the job. The hiring manager is also looking for
indicators that show you’ve been able to learn new tasks and handle new
challenges. So, this question is an opportunity to show that you’ve got the right
assets for the job.

5. Why do you want to work here?

The interviewer wants to know if you have some research and if you have goals.

At some point in the interview process, potential employers may ask you why you
are interested in working for them. This question can be phrased a few ways,
including:

“Why do you want to work here?”


“Why do you want to work for us?”
“What made you want to apply for a job with this company?”

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to discuss why the company and role appeal to you with genuine interest and
excitement. The best answers to this question will reference the organization’s
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6. Why do you want to leave your current job?

The interviewer wants to be certain if your incoming position and new role are for
the right reasons and will not bring tension to their organization.

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