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Interviews: Effective Job Interview Presentation

August 11th, 2011

By M.S. Ramgopal

Increasingly, presentations are used as a key tool to test candidates for technical positions and leadership positions in a company. This article aims to give you an overview of the logic behind the tests, the usual traps you may fall into and the ways to overcome the traps.

2 types of Presentations used in interviews:

There are two types of presentations that are generally used in interviews to test the candidates. They are:

  1. Presentations that test leadership communication
  2. Presentations that test technical expertise

While the former may used predominantly for internal assessments, the latter is used to recruit new candidates for key technical positions. Let us understand each of the types in detail below.

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Interviews: Job Interview Tips You Can’t Miss

August 7th, 2011

By Derek Gurr

We’ve all been there: the dreaded job interview. Sometimes getting a job as a school custodian feels like being interrogated by the FBI. The job questions can be brutal. I remember I was once in an interview where the man said, “Think back on your most recent group project. What would the other members say about you if you weren’t in the room?” Yikes! Nevertheless, with the proper preparation and a measure of tranquility, you can learn to turn even the toughest circumstances to your advantage.

Before the interview
Practice with a friend or family member beforehand. As the phrase goes, perfect practice makes perfect. Make sure that whoever it is that is giving you feedback will be brutally honest with you, giving you both the good and the bad.

Dress for success
A good rule of thumb is to find out how the employees dress at your workplace and then dress up a level. If your interviewer is dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, a tux might feel a bit awkward (for both of you). If employees wear jeans, go business casual. If most employees are business casual, put on a tie.

Locate the interview location beforehand
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Interviews: 6 Ways to Deal With Anxiety During a Job Interview

February 23rd, 2011

By Dee Barizo

Few people look forward to job interviews. Some job seekers anticipate them as they would a dental procedure. Others would rather have a public speaking engagement or go skydiving. But preparing for a job interview and surviving the event can be a positive learning experience.

The moderately stressful, sometimes high stakes job interview is one of the best places to refine your interpersonal skills and test your ability to communicate under pressure. Perhaps more importantly, if you arrive adequately prepared, you can use an interview to gain knowledge about developments in your industry and make valuable professional contacts.

Keeping your composure in a job interview requires some planning and thought, but most job seekers find that their efforts pay off when they’re able to field an unexpected question. The following job interview tips will help you relax and stay focused before and during the big event.

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