Definisi Job Interview + beserta contohnya

"JOB INTERWIEW" Kata-kata itu seakan menjadi menakutkan, bagi orang yang hendak diwawancari untuk menentukan diterima atau tidaknya ke perusahaan yang diinginkan. Tahapan tersebut memang sangat menegangkan, tetapi jika anda sudah mempersiapkan diri maka ketegangan tersebut akan berkurang. Jadi, pada kali ini saya akan memberikan definisi tentang Job Interview dan contohnya.

1. Definition Job Interview

• A job interview is an interview consisting of a conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired. Interviews are one of the most popularly used devices for employee selection.
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2. Expressions Sentences

a). Draw attention to your education and qualifications, or any formal training you may have received:

·         I studied at University Diponegoro 

·         I did a Management course in 2018 and this helped me to...

 

b). Focus on your work experience and your career so far:

·         I worked for (company name) as a (job role)…

·         I worked in (sector) for (period of time)… 

c). Describe your best features and what motivates you:

·  I am hardworking/ organised/decisive/patient/easy going/a team player/committed/focused/proactive and methodical.

·         I’m good at problem-solving.

d). Use intensifiers to make stronger statements:

·         I am very organised and extremely focused.

·         I have very good people skills/management skills/organisational skills.

 

e). Make sure you highlight your language skills:

·         I have effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

·         I’m a confident speaker of English/I feel comfortable speaking English.

 

f). If appropriate, talk about your background, where you are from, and where you grew up:

·         I was born in (country) and grew up in (country).

·         I relocated/moved to (country) when I was (age).

 

g). Demonstrate you can solve a problem:  

·        Due to (the situation e.g. COVID 19) our company was under a lot of pressure to implement new health and safety measures.

·        Our team was under pressure to meet new deadlines.

3.  Ettitude

1.      Attractive Appearance

• The first impression will be seen from the appearance of the prospective employee, when he comes to attend the interview. Make sure to wear clean, formal, and polite clothes, of course, to give a positive impression regarding appearance and character.
• For men, try to wear a collared shirt combined with formal pants and not jeans. Don't forget to comb your hair, put on perfume, and wear shoes that have also been washed clean.
• Likewise for women, it is also advisable to wear an official shirt without excessive accessories and make sure to wear work shoes. For hair, it is advisable to wear a hair tie to make it look neat.
• Meanwhile, for women who wear the hijab, wear formal dress shirts and hijabs that are not excessive in style.

 

2.      On Time

• It is also recommended to arrive about 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled interview. Why? In order to be able to map the location, prepare yourself with all the possibilities that exist.
• By arriving first, it will give time to ensure that all interview equipment has been brought according to the company's instructions.
• When people can come on time, it will definitely be a separate assessment, especially in terms of time management.

 

3.      Bring Application Files

• Even though the application documents are already owned by the company, when the applicant sends the file.
• But, don't forget to bring back all the files requested as material for applicants when asked about various matters related to these documents.
• It could be, during the interview session the company will ask for the document again.

 

4.      Friendly and Polite

• Even though you are actually grumpy and mean, don't ever bring it out in a job interview. Ethically, try to be friendly and polite to the interviewer.
• In order to give a positive impression during the interview process. This will also make an assessment in terms of how far an applicant can interact well with other people.
• Moreover, if the job position being applied for is closely related to the relationship with the client. This good interview etiquette should be applied as much as possible. 

 

5.      Show Strength

• Show the best side of yourself, especially about the advantages related to the character and position you want to apply for.
• Provide information about these advantages correctly and responsibly. For example, strengths in problem solving, analysis, or the ability to use various software related to work positions. 

 

6.      Keep Attitude

• Maintaining attitude is indeed an ethic that must be applied wherever you are, especially in a new environment. 
• Starting from the friendliness when he just arrived at the interview location, to the attitude shown during the interview.

 

7.      Keep the Tone

• Speak softly, keeping the tone steady and audible. Not too enthusiastic but not too slow either, the important thing is that the interviewer can understand what is being said.
• Also choose polite words when communicating, don't go around using slang words that have been often used to talk to peers. 

 

8.      Confident

• It may take a little extra time to display confidence, especially when it's your first time doing a job interview. Try to understand the duties and work functions of the position being applied for.
• Get to know your own potential and arm yourself with information about job interviews. If you need guidance, you can directly contact pelagifortunaglobal.com which has helped many successful job applicants to get their dream job.

 

9.      Ethics When Entering the Interview Room

• When you have been called into the interview room, knock on the door first to make sure whether the applicant is ready to receive your arrival.
• Next, enter with a smiling face and remain standing until asked to sit in an available chair.
• If within about five minutes, you still haven't been asked to sit down, then ask politely. For example "Excuse me sir/madam, can I sit already?"

 

10.  How to Sit Properly

• Avoid sitting with your legs crossed, in interview etiquette it will be considered impolite. Better yet, position your feet parallel in front and then your hands on your thighs or on the table.
• Don't forget to keep your smartphone in your pocket or bag, on silent or without ringing. In order not to disturb the interview process, should there be an incoming call.

 

4.  Sample

5.  Video

reference

https://www.londonschool.com/blog/13-useful-expressions-job-interview

https://www.aplustopper.com/conversation-between-interviewer-and-candidate/