STEP 1

100% satisfied!

Thinking time

Enthusiasm Better

Interview

1.2 Know yourself

1.3 What

companies

search

for?

Searching for…

Soft skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time

Management

Power of

persuasion

Flexibility

Human

contact

Adaptability

2.1 Develop a

solid CV

Name, Adress, telephone

number, etc

Professional experience

Education and qualification

Skills and achievements

Highlights

your

experience

Name, Adress, telephne

number, etc

Skills and achievements

Professional experience

Education and qualification

Highlights

your

Personal

skills

2.2 Costumize your CV

Use the

same

words

Establish

a clear

link

Adjust what you have to

what the company

demands

Must be short

Don’t do grandiose

claims about yourself

3.1 Networking

3.2 Social

Networks

Advertisements

published in newspapers

and magazines are the

most usual processes of

dissemination of jobs

search in the Internet

(search engines, like

Google)

STEP 4

A Job Interview is a rigorous and

relentless

So you just have to be .

WWW

Become familiar with the company and

the person you are interviewing with.

The boss

The

company

www.platypusBB.uk

Do a mock interview

Pratice a fake

interview with

yourself in the mirror.

Phone the company and

ask information about

dressing codes.

A watch is a

nice touch

Too much

perfume or

deodorant

Bright colours

No candy, gum

or mints

WOW

NOW LET’S MAKE SOME MONEY.

4.5 Don't bring your

parents!

8%

3%

Brought their parents to na interview

Actually had parents sit in on interviews

10 min

Firm Energetic Dry

Smile

Henry Gooseman,

pleasure to meet you. Have a seat!

What a bad weather…

You tell me…

It doesn’t seem it’s

going to stop soon.

Sadly, no.

5.3 Take Notes

5.4

Body

Language

Dos and don'ts

Don´t slouch, maintain

good posture

tense tired

Do this about 90%

of the time.

Smile even if you’re nervous. When you

smile, you seem approachable

Don’t cross

your arms

Shows that you’re

defensive

Use your hands to

hightlight what you say.

Use slow, fluid movements

Jitters

Confidence

5.5 Participate actively

in the interview

50% INTERVIEWER

%50 YOU

Just

Right!

5.6 Speak clearly Too Authoritarian/

Arrogant

Too Shy

Avoid words like:

Why not…

I don’t

know

I’m not

sure

I don’t get it

Never though

of that

Say

and

You

should

also:

5.7 Active listen

Paying attention to the interviewer is

not enough if he feels you’re not

actively listening

Hum,

hum…

Answer exactly what you’re asked

5.8 Be concise

Bla,bla, bla,bla,

bla

Interviewers don’t like candidates

that talk too much so:

2min

Did that

answer to your

question?

Then ask:

Would you like

me to proceed?

5. Show

your

skills

“You'll regret it if you don't hire me, I'm the most

qualified”

“You can't possibly know this unless you have met and evaluated

all the other candidates”

Douchebag Alert

You should

mention money

because you

may seem:

Greedy

Just in for the

money

But if he brings it up?

“I must highlight that money isn’t the most important thing for me. I

really want to get more experience and to get better.

Try to change the subject

But if he asks for a specific value?

Too Low Too High Say a margin

5.12 Be prepared to

answer all Questions

(ALL!)

Interested

Excited

Why is this position vacant? How will my

performance be

evaluated?

I’ve read that

the company

will open 25

more

shops…

What kind of formation

will I receive at first?

5.14 Don't forget about

the finish line

Well, I get that’s it. Talk to our assistant

and we will give you a call.

Thank you for

the interview

He ends

the

interview

You stand

up

Handshake

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1st Interview ASSISTANT Are you ready for your interview day, Mr. Campbell?

BOSS: Interview day?! Oh, damn it! Wait, bring me that magazine. (Campbell is reading the paper) HENRY: Hi. I’m here for the interview. (Weak Shake hand, no eye contact) BOSS: Yeah, yeah, take a…. (HENRY sits without permission and hands my) So (reads the name)… Mr. Gooseman, thank you for coming in today, I was thinking that you weren’t coming at all. As you know, this is a job interview for door-to-door salesman and I’d like to ask you a few questions. HENRY: Ok. BOSS: So, tell me a bit about yourself. HENRY: I dunno, I’m young, I have some skills. I live here, in London with my two cats: Fluffy and Buttercup. They’re cute… But, that doesn’t matter. I’ve worked in McDonalds the last years. BOSS: Why did you live it?

HENRY: Well, to be honest I had problems with my boss. She was always saying that I didn’t work or do anything but to tell you the truth she was kind of obnoxious and she kept eating all day, so I didn’t see her working either… But I’m not saying that I wasn’t working, I was the best there.(cell rings) Just a sec, hi Monica, I’m going to meet you after, just let me finish this things. Ok? Bye, bye. Ok,ok.. love you bye! Monica! I really pulled my weight around there. They were lucky for having me there. BOSS: But were you fired?

HENRY: Tecnically yes, but…

BOSS: Ok, ok… Why did you come here for this interview?

HENRY: Because I didn’t have a job…

BOSS: Yes, but, why do you want to work for us?

HENRY: Oh, OK. Because…. I’ve been told that you pay well…

BOSS: Is that all?

HENRY: Of course not. Since I was little I dreamed to work in this company and I love your product the TicTecTor. BOSS: Tic-tac-ter…. HENRY: Right, that! What is this work all about, anyway?

BOSS: You don’t know? Your job is to go to people’s home to try to sell our wonderful product. Understood?

HENRY: Yeah, sure. BOSS: So… Since you like the Tic Tac Ter so much, you surely can sell me this one, can’t you?

HENRY: I’ll try. Well, this is an eraser that will change your life. It can erase stuff and… you know, you can use it all the time because it’s so small and… it’s fun… because you can play this game and erase stuff! Was that good?

BOSS: It wasn’t good at all. But I guess we could work on that…. But you have to realize that many of our applicants have selling skills already. What sets you apart?

HENRY: Maybe you could take a look at my curriculum and see for yourself. There might be a lot of things that you will find quite interesting. BOSS: Things like skydiving…

HENRY: Yes, but also…

BOSS: Having two cats?

HENRY: And…

BOSS: Ok, ok, I got it. At last, where do you see yourself in five years?

HENRY: In that seat, know what I mean? (wink) JK. I want to earn more money, be a billionaire, buy a new house, a new car, and I want to buy…

BOSS: I mean with your career. HENRY: Of course you did. I don’t really know, to tell you the truth. I would like to be something better than just a door-to-door seller so I can put up to use my skills. BOSS: I guess that’s it, then… Do you have any question?

HENRY: No, I’m starving; I’m going to grab something to lunch at Macdonald’s and my dad must be pissed from waiting for me. (stands) Later, let me know if I got the job. Nice to meet you, Bye!

2nd Interview HENRY: Henry Gooseman, pleasure to meet you. BOSS: Weren’t you here minutes ago?

HENRY: No… that was my twin brother. BOSS: Have a seat. Mr. Gooseman, thank you for coming in today. As you know, this is a job interview for door-to-door salesman and I’d like to ask you a few questions. HENRY: Certainly, sir. BOSS: So, tell me a bit about yourself. HENRY: I’m 23 years old, I studied at Oxford University, I majored in business and sales and I graduated with a 18.2 average. I’ve worked in one of the most successful restaurants in the world. BOSS: Was that your last job?

HENRY: Yes, it was. I decided to leave because I want to have a career related to business, not cooking. BOSS: Why did you come here for this interview?

HENRY: As I was saying, I always wanted to be a salesman, and I always loved the product, I’ve had it since I was 4 years old and I always admired the creator, HENRY Oliveira. I don’t know how just one person could have invented and developed the amazing tictacter. Did that answer to your question?

BOSS: Yes. Now, do you know what this work is all about?

HENRY: Yes, I’ll have to go door-to-door trying to sell tictacters to every family in UK. BOSS: That’s right. Very good. Let’s see your skills. Try to sell me this tictacter. HENRY: Could you erase that for me?

BOSS: No, I don’t have an eraser right now. HENRY: That’s why you should buy this. But that’s not only. This is really a great product that is both a useful tool and a way you can have tons fun. The best product in the market. You just have to buy it now. BOSS: That was excellent. One of the best I’ve seen in a while, to tell you the truth. Tell me 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses of yours.

HENRY: I consider myself a hard worker, a fast learner. Sometimes I can be too perfectionist and shy in personal life. People may think I’m a bit arrogant, when they don’ know me. But I also can be very persuasive. BOSS: Ok. If hired, how long do you expect to work for us?

HENRY: I’d like to continue working in this company and eventually be promoted. BOSS: Just out of curiosity, what do you do in your spare time? HENRY: I have a great love for animals. I do volunteer at an animal shelter. I like golf. BOSS: Really? What a coincidence. We have to schedule a day out in the court then, because I also like it. Ok, I guess we’re done. Do you have any questions?

HENRY: I actually do have one. I’ve read that the company will open 25 more branch offices. Is that true?

BOSS: Maybe yes, maybe no. You know how the media is but I will let you know if I have a confirmation. Maybe in the golf court, right?

HENRY: Ok. BOSS: Have a good day. Talk to our assistant and we will give you a call. HENRY: Pleasure to meet you. Thank you for the interview. Good day.