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Job-Seeking Skills Resources: Job Interview Skills

Interview Myths

Which of the following abilities are important in job interviews?

 1  A candidate will not be invited to an interview unless the employer sees a match between the job requirements and his/her credentials. Agree Disgree It depends
     
 2  An interview requires skills beyond technical writing, education, experience and ability. Agree Disgree It depends
     
 3  It is not possible to anticipate the questions that will be asked at an interview. Agree Disgree It depends
     
 4  Many interviewers make up tdeir minds about the suitability of an applicant in the first minutes of an interview. Agree Disgree It depends
     
 5  Candidates must be prepared to sell tdemselves at interviews if tdey
want an offer.		 Agree Disgree It depends
     
 6  An interview is an opportunity for the candidate to reiterate his/her
accomplishments and experiences mentioned in the résumé.		 Agree Disgree It depends
     
 7  A candidate should follow the latest fashion trend and dress smartly for
an interview.		 Agree Disgree It depends
     
 8  A candidate should not ask questions because it indicates that
he/she has
not done any research on the company.		 Agree Disgree It depends




Preparing for Interviews

Many applicants go through the following steps in preparing for a job interview. Can you arrange them in a logical order?

  • Anticipate the questions that may be asked.
  • Evaluate your talents, skills and experience and decide how well they match the job and the company needs.
  • Rehearse the interview.
  • Think about questions you might want to ask.
  • Research the company.
  • Find out what the job entails.

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What’s most important is to sell yourself by identifying qualifications, training, and experience that are relevant to the job!

Check the following links for advice on:

  1. Researching on the company and the position
  2. Analysing yourself – your personality, skills, work experience and other qualities.

[Useful Links] **Virtual Interview
**HKUST Career Center Site
**CUHK Job Interview Skills Site
**HKU English for Professional Communication Site

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