Before Interview

 Read job description - key skills i.e. I can work under

pressure.
 Research the company’s History
In fact ma’am, I normally. . .
-Achievement
as a student and there are so
 Company’s Mission and Vision many
[Rephrase and memorize] things to do but despite that . . .

- Why do you want to work  Prepare documents -OTR/Diploma,

for/with us? - Because I share Employment history,
your vision. I believe . . . Awards/Achievements

 If dealing with recruitment agency,  Prepare a powerful question to ask

ask during the end of interview

 Prepare your answers - give  Prepare your clothes

examples of what you are claiming
 pen, notepad, 3-4 Resumes
 Be on time - 15 – 20 mins earlier

During Interview
9 Common Interview Questions
1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
I’m in college. Normally as a
S kills student,
E ducation
E mployment
there are so many things to do and
SKILLS : I managed my time very well. I am
 Good Communication [give passionate to gain more and more
example of oratorical contest knowledge. Whatever task I take in
etc that you’ve join] my hand, I do with full passion and
 Multi tasking concentration, and try to complete
 Can work under pressure the task on time.
 Problem solver [give I graduated Bachelor of Arts
example of organization in Pol Sci at University of the
you’ve join during schooling Cordilleras. In fact I just graduated
etc] last year. I have five members in
 Meet targets my family and I am the eldest son.
I am interested to work with
Answer:
you and my goal is to get good
“First of all, thank you. It’s a
opportunities on the same profile in
great pleasure for me to introduce
your company . Even though, I
myself. I’m Derick and hails from
have just started my career and
Ilocos Sur. I am hardworking when
don't have any working experience,
but once I get the opportunity, I will
prove myself.”
2. HOW WOULD PREVIOUS WORKMATES DESCRIBE YOU?

C ontext - when did you work, meet my friends at the student

what was your role, what situation?
A ction – extra responsibility
R esult
“I’m a newly graduate of ABPS at
UC. When I was a student, I
normally have many things to do
and I managed my time well.
During that time, when we have
examinations to take, I got to
lounge. We study as a group and
we share our knowledge especially
on our thick readings in our Political
Science major subjects. So my
friends thanked me for sharing my
knowledge, that despite of my busy
schedule, I still managed to review
with them.”

3. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMET

- Cite your biggest achievement.
- Before I got there: Focus ,
Determination , Discipline ,
Positivity.
Conclusion: It’s not actually the
medals. It’s the exhilaration,
fulfillment, and excitement.
Knowing
that hardwork and sacrifice had
paid off.

4. TELL ME ABOUT YOR BIGGEST FAILURE

- Cite you failure. - Result: From that experience I

- Cause: Because I fail to manage learned to organize my
my time. What I remember that schedule and how to prioritize
time . . . things and I make sure that
nothing is compromised.

5. DO YOU LIKE WORKIG IN A TEAM OR ALONE?

I enjoy both working in a team and Alone:

alone, for both are crucial to the
success of the organization.
- Actions performed in a team
- Actions performed alone
The result in my actions has meant
I achieved my sales target which is
very rewarding and hopefully this
demonstrates my positive attitude
working in a team and alone.

6. WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?

Most of the time, I don’t actually
delegate tasks to other members.
Killer Conclusion:
C: Whenever I don’t delegate tasks
to other members of the team,
duties just pile up and it adds more
pressure.
7. HOW DO YOU HANDLE PRESSURE?
Perfect Answer:
ACTION:
- I know how to prioritize issues
and concerns based on urgency.
- I always tell positive words to
myself, like I can do it!
8. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 5 YEARS FROM NOW?
5 steps:
- I want to be part of the team.
- I will master all the company
rules and procedures.
- I will do my best in doing my
tasks & also to learn.
- I will consistently excel.
- I will keep learning to be able to
manage my own team.
9. WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?
You must sell yourself!
- Provide a simple structure
- Use F EATURE
A DVANTAGE
B ENEFI
Feature:
I am a great sales person.
Advantage:
A: So I spoke to my mentor in the
organization to assist me. R: As a
result, the entire team became
more productive which then
increased our sales output.
Killer Conclusion:
The result of the teamwork means
we have achieved more while
working under time pressure. We
have created strong relationship
within the organization. As a result,
our boss gave us an all expense
paid vacation to Bohol and Cebu.
Killer Conclusion:
It is these traits that I feel important to
achieve any goal, and I have the same
attitude to achieving results in the
workplace and I hope I can be a part of
the team within the organization.
I am very experienced & can
sell a range of products &
services
Benefit:
Last year, I was the top sales
person in my company
achieving 112% of my target,
which is the reason why you
should hire me.
 Feature: Benefit:
Ilocano, Can sell, Can Closed a deal of 215M worth of
communicate fertilizers to farmers & achieved
Advantage: 122% of target in one year.
Understand Cordilleran Culture
Could present – speak in Ilocano
speaking areas

After Interview
ASK A POERFUL QUESTION
Interviewer: “Do you have any
question?
You: “I do, and this may be a little
weird.”

Interviewer: “Go ahead”

You: “Is there any reason
why you
wouldn’t hire me
for this job?