1. STI-COLLEGE MEYCAUAYAN
Personality Development
& Job Interview Seminar
Speaker
Prof. Silvia C. Ambag
PUP, Sta. Mesa, Manila
February 21, 2013

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6. Keys to the Successful Interview:
Preparation BEFORE the Interview
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7. Know Yourself
 What do you have to offer?
 Identify 5 – 10 work or school experiences that
demonstrate your skills and accomplishments
 half should be totally positive
 half should be ones that started out negative but had
either a positive result or a good learning experience
 What do you want to do and where do you want to do it?
 How are you perceived by others?

8. Do Your Research
 Research the employer you’re interviewing with
 Utilize the Career Services Website –
www.careers.southernct.edu to access JOBSs (Job
Opportunities Benefiting Southern students) and review
employer profiles and websites
 Conduct informational interviews

9. Practice, Practice, Practice!
 To better prepare yourself for the interview, as
well as assist in conquering pre-interview
anxiety, practice is key
 Attend interviewing workshops and view
interviewing videos/DVDs in the Career Center
 Meet with a career counselor for a mock
interview
 Practice for the interview with family or friends
and practice, practice, practice

10. Proper Attire
 DO:
 Wear conservative attire, such
as a dark colored business suit
 Polish your shoes
 Stick to a low business heel
shoe
 Have hair neatly brushed and
face shaved before interview
 Bring a portfolio or briefcase
 DON’T
 Wear bright colored business
suits: Black, Grey, and Pastel
colors are most appropriate
 Wear flashy accessories like
watches, jewelry, or excessive
amounts of cologne, perfume,
or hair gel
 Wear skirts that reach above
the knees
 Wear stiletto heels

11. Personality Aspects
1. Physical Aspects
- Appearance
HEAVY PERSON THIN PERSON
a. dark colors a. Light colors
b. Small prints b. Bigger prints
c. Vertical lines c. Horizontal lines
d. Fitted pants d. Loose pants
SMALL PERSON TALL PERSON
a. Avoid pedal pants a. Avoid vertical lines
b. Use plain colors
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12. Enhancing body parts
A. Bossom (wear double breasted dress, scurf etc)
B. Tummy ( avoid fitted pants & blouse)
C. Thin Legs (avoid fitted pants)
D. Fat legs (wear below the knee skirt), straight cut
pants)
E. Shoulder (thin- never wear raglan sleeves, fat –
never wear muscle & short sleeves)
F. Neck (long – close neck, short– v –shape
neckline)
- Proper Standing Position
- Proper Sitting Position
- Proper Walking Position
- Proper Handshake

13. YPES OF INTERVIEW

14. Keys to the Successful Interview:
DURING the Interview
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15. Be Prompt and Prepared
 Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled
interview time
 Turn the cell phone OFF – vibrations make noise
 Give a firm handshake, make eye contact, and
smile when you are greeted
 Bring extra copies of your resume and a list of
references

16. Poise and Body Language
 Many interviewers will assess you based on:
 Appropriate eye contact and posture
 Correctly pronouncing his/her name
 If you talk easily or are overly formal and reserved
 If you seem enthusiastic and confident
 When greeted, introduce yourself and shake interviewer’s
hand. Don’t sit until interviewer is seated
 Never chew gum during an interview
 Most employers agree that the first five minutes of an
interview will tell them the most about a person
 First impressions are important

17. Answering the Questions
 Speak slowly and clearly. Don’t be afraid to pause for a
moment to collect your thoughts
 Listen and understand the interviewer’s questions before
responding thoroughly yet concisely
 Be honest- don’t try to cover up mistakes. Instead, focus on
how you learned from them
 Give positive nonverbal feedback to the interviewer
 Smile, be enthusiastic, showing a positive attitude
 Avoid negative terms and comments when responding to
questions. Stress positives
 If asked an illegal question – Be tactful with an appropriate
response

18. Closing Statements
 Be prepared with your closing statement
reiterating your interest and abilities
 Be prepared to ask questions of the interviewer
 The initial interview is NOT the time to ask about
salary
 Thank the interviewer and ask for a business
card

19. After the Interview
 Send a thank-you note right away – a formal
response: card or note paper vs. e-mail
 Jot down information about the interview and
begin evaluating if this is the right job for you
 Prepare for potential salary negotiations by
researching salary information. The NACE Salary
Calculator (available at careers.southernct.edu) is an
excellent resource for salary information for most
occupational areas.

20. Interviewing Types and Tips
 Screening Interview
 One-on-One Interview
 Panel Interview
 Peer Group Interview
 Luncheon Interview
 Second Interview
 Video/Video Conference Interview
 Telephone Interview

21. Interviewing Myths & Facts
Myth: The candidate with the best education, skills, and
experience will get the job
Reality Check: Employers hire individuals for many
different reasons. Education, skills, and experience are only a
few of the several hiring criteria. If employers hired only on
the basis of education, skills, and experience, they would not
need to interview candidates. Such static information is
available on applications and resumes. Employers interview
because they want to see how you look and interact with
them, how you would handle various work situations, and how
well you fit into the organization.

22. Interviewing Myths & Facts
Myth: If the interviewer asks if I have any negatives or
weaknesses, I should indicate I have none
Reality Check: You should be honest. Everyone has
negatives. If you indicate you have none, the interviewer
knows you are being less than candid. But neither should
you blurt out your worst negatives. Identify a weakness and
talk about how you are working to overcome it.

23. Interviewing Myths & Facts
Myth: I’ll be at a disadvantage because I’ll be
nervous
Reality Check: If you practice some stress reduction
techniques, such as taking deep breaths and focusing
attention on the questions, you should be able to project
confidence in the interview. Keep in mind, many
interviewers are under pressure to hire the right candidate.

24. Interviewing Myths & Facts
Myth: Because I am a college student, I do not have the
ability to negotiate a salary
Reality Check: You can prepare for salary negotiations by
researching typical salary ranges prior to your interview. Ask
the interviewer what would a person with my qualifications
earn in this position, and let the employer introduce a number.

25. Interviewing Myths & Facts
Myth: My major goal in the interview is to get the job
Reality Check: Your major goal should be the same
as the interviewer’s – gain useful information from
which you can determine if this position and
organization are a good fit.

26. When you walk in the room the very first impression you make on the
interviewer can have a great influence on the rest of the interview.
It is important that you introduce yourself, shake hands, and are
friendly. The first question is often a "breaking the ice" (establish a
rapport) type of question. Don't be surprised if the interviewer asks you
something like:
How are you today?
Did you have any trouble finding us?
What do you think of the weather lately?
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

27. Don't be surprised by the
friendly tone.
The interviewer wants to
put you at ease (help you
relax).
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

28. How are you today?
GOOD
I'm fine thank you, and you?
I'm well thank you.
BAD
So, so
OK
Not so well
What is most important?
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

29. experience and credentials
(qualifications) is the most important part
of any job interview.
•education from High School
•special training
•Experience
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

30. Education
Remember that your education took place
in the past. Therefore you need to use the
past tenses, for example:
I attended the University of STI from 2009
to 2013.
I graduated with a degree in COMPUTER
ENGINEERING.
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

31. If you are currently a student you should
use the following present tenses:
I am currently studying at the STI College
Meycauayan and will graduate with a
degree in Bachelor in Computer Science
this April.
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

32. Remember to include any training you
may have had when talking about your
education.
This includes any computer
training, correspondence courses,
etc.
Make sure to mention your English
studies.
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

33. Experience and Qualifications
Work experience is by far the most important
topic of any job interview
•explain what experience you have in detail.
Employers want to know exactly what you did
and how well you accomplished your tasks.
This is not the time to be modest.
Be confident, and talk freely about your
accomplishments in past employment.
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

34. The tenses you should use are the following:
When talking about current employment be careful to use
the present perfect or present perfect continuous.
This signals that you are still performing these tasks at
your current job, for example:
Smith and Co. have employed me for the last 3 years
as a salesperson.
I have been creating customer contacts for 6months.
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

35. When talking about past employers use
the past tenses to signal that you are no
longer working for that company, for
example:
I was employed by Jackson's from 1989
to 1992 as a clerk.
I worked as a receptionist at the
ABCDEFG Company while I was living
in New York.
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

36. Talking about Responsibilities
Most importantly, you will need to
demonstrate your qualifications
and skills.
job skills that you have acquired in
the past may not have been for the
same exact job.
Therefore, it is important to show how
the capabilities you do have relate to
the job you are applying for.
QUESTION DURING INTERVIEW

37. Use the Right Word
Below is a list of great verbs to help you
express just exactly what you did with
impressive vocabulary.
These verbs are used to express
responsibilities and tasks performed:
acted
accomplished
adapted
administered
advanced
advised
ETC.

38. FINDING A JOB
 Prepare your documents 
 Resume, cover letters, thank you notes
 Research employers and jobs
 Company literature & websites
 Internet searches
 University and trade career offices
 Design your search strategy
 Proactive search
 Target and approach companies
 Networking
 Reactive search
 Respond to adds
 Build your Brand
 Practice Interviews
 Always follow up

39. Decision Making
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40. Prof. Silvia C. Ambag
via_sc@yahoo.com
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