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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS You qualified for the job interview. What¶s happens next? Am I prepared? What if I look stupid? A great resume and business attire can only get you so far in this process. If you made it this far using a resume that was not truthful, be sure to correct any flaws in your resume. Employers will find out at the interview, if in fact, you lied on your application and on your resume. Do not be surprised if they have done a cursory background investigation before your job interview. Employers want to see your interview skills, your technique, confidence and most of all the knowledge you have about this particular job opening. Ready? Take a deep breath and relax. It isn¶t as bad as you think. Let¶s start with interview tips and some answers to the top 10 interview questions that will get you that job. 1. Tell me about yourself. This is not an invitation to tell your perspective employer how much you weighed at birth or what you did over the weekend. This question is to find out about why you are right for this job. Your answer should be a quick summary of your best qualities and why they are relevant for this position in their organization. Once you have determined your answer, write it down and practice saying it ahead of time. This will make your answer come out more relaxed and natural. 2. What do you know about our company?
you enjoy your work as a new employee. State that you are always open to trying things outside of your job description. 6. Do you prefer to work alone or as a team? This is to see how well you can work together in the workplace with existing employees. You should say that you definitely are confident enough to take on assignments alone but would fit right in working as a team member. Hearing and considering points of views from others, to make a proper decision, is something that you have enjoyed in previous jobs. 7. What do you consider your weakness? This should be dealt with briefly enough to state your weakness but more to highlight what you are doing to improve on your weakness. Some might consider being demanding or aggressive to be a weakness, but that could be turned around to highlight the fact that you are a go-getter and like to push forward to make sure tasks are completed on time. 8. What are your strengths? Pick 2 or 3 of your best strengths and elaborate on them. These could be things like your ability to comprehend new programs and ideas, your positive attitude and how you enjoy working with others to achieve a common goal in the workplace. Give some examples that showcase these qualities. 9. Why did you apply for this job?
You hopefully have done your homework before now, which should have included researching the company thoroughly. You can¶t go into an interview not knowing about the company that you are hoping will hire you. The Internet is a wonderful tool for research. Take advantage of all that information and make sure you are up to date on recent articles and accomplishments of this company. 3. What did you like and dislike about your previous job?
A definite answer not to say is that you are applying because you are not happy at your current/previous job. Your research will give you all the information that you need to answer this question. You state that you are looking to advance in this industry and with this organization you feel that can be easily accomplished. Your goals match well with the company. It¶s an opportunity to learn and grow in your field. 10. How do you feel about working long hours and weekends?
Wow! Are you stressing now or what? This is not a trick question. It¶s a chance to highlight the positive aspects of your past job. Respond with the good points from your former job that corresponds with the position you are seeking with this new company. You should give one quick answer to the ³dislike´ question. Don¶t say that there was nothing you disliked about your previous job. If you say that then you will be seen as untruthful, because after all, you are interviewing for a new job! You could say that the previous company was a smaller company and you were looking to be a part of a growing organization to achieve your future goals. 4. Why should we hire you for this position?
Surely you won¶t answer this question with a bold statement of how you only want to put in your 40-hour workweek and the weekends are out because that¶s your party time! The correct way to approach this question is to say that you would be open to working longer hours to achieve a specific goal or important project. Occasional weekends could be arranged if the need should arise. Stress that you strive to get your work done during regular business hours, but understand the occasional need to sacrifice some of your personal time for the betterment of the company. 25 Responses to ³Interview Questions´ What if they ask how long do plan on working for this company?
Don¶t just say, ³Because I am the best person suited for this job.´ You need to explain that your skills and experience, along with the knowledge of this position will make you the best candidate for the job. Describe what makes you unique and how you can bring those traits to the position to become a valuable employee. Describe some of your previous accomplishments in a similar type job. 5. Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years? This question is to find out if you have career goals and if you plan on staying with the company. Sometimes a perspective employer will not want to take the time and money to incorporate you if you will not be staying with the company for long. You should think carefully before answering this question because it could make or break the interview. Describe your goals to become more involved in the organization as
Great Question! The appropriate response would be, IMO...´I am only interested in obtaining long term employment, where each party is mutually benefited from professional and personal growth´... Open contract or full time I plan to develop and enhance my career in this organization. So I see myself rising to the very top. WHAT R SOME WEAKNESS TO TALK ABOUT « I CAN NEVER THINK OF ONE OTHER THAN IF I DIDNT SHAVE MY LEGS THAT DAY??? Kristi, the answer that I have always used and seems to have gone over well is µMy biggest weakness is that sometimes I expect too
much from myself. I am the kind of person who likes to do things right the first time, and sometimes when I¶m working on something that I know I need help with I have to remind myself that it¶s ok not to do everything on my own. It boils down to me ensuring I take responsibility for the things that I do. My weakness is that I see myself as capable of handling any task. So when I am not able to accomplish any task, I felt pressure. When it comes to a question of weakness I always say that I am too hard on myself when it comes to work projects or self goals. Even if I have completely my goals I still push myself to do better and to do more. Question: What makes you more successful than other Account Executives?
I usually don¶t leave comments!!! Trust me! But I liked your blog«especially this post! Would you mind terribly if I put up a back link from my site to your site? Great point, personally, I have always found that taking the time to practice the fundamentals allows you to steadily and more predictably get an advantage on the competition When they say tell me about yourself, what would be a short and easy answer? Rather than going on and on This has been really interesting but how do I bookmark this? I tried Dig but do I have to sign up first? What sorts of questions should I be asking to applicants for a trainee position? INTERVIEW TIPS
If the question asks the best and why they must choose me, what should I say? I don¶t know about that and I¶m not the good talker though. I think my experience in this job and my desire to excel, and ability to work other. I am applying for a position as a manager for a hotel and I am wondering what would be the best response to the question how would you handle an irate customer if their stay didn¶t turn out the way they wanted«ex. dirty sheets, rude staff, leaking water etc As a hiring manager at a hotel, the answer I like best is that you will apologize and take responsibility (whether or not the issue is your fault). Every property has different ways to handle complaints (refunds, apology amenities, free in-room movie, etc.) but any manager would be happy to hear that you told the guest you were sorry for what occurred and were going to take action to rectify the situation When they ask how much would you like to get (salary) every month that¶s a tricky question how do you respond to that? One of the biggest questions that I get stumped on is the following: tell us about a time when you¶ve been proactive and have taken initiative in your job. Also, another one is: Tell us about a time when you¶ve been trusted with confidential/sensitive information. What would have been the result if this information was leaked, and how you handled it? PLEASE HELP! This questionnaire is simpler one and most of the time this type of question asked in the interview. Some time critical questioned may asked by the interviewer. The answer that I have always used and seems to have gone over well is µMy biggest weakness is that sometimes I expect too much from myself. I am the kind of person who likes to do things right the first time, and sometimes when I¶m working on something that I know I need help with I have to remind myself that it¶s ok not to do everything on my own. It boils down to me ensuring I take responsibility for the things that I do I have to work hard to establish myself. And I need this to give support to my family I would say the best answer to how much you want to get paid is ³I would like (enter amount based on the research you have done about the company) but i would be fine with what the company is able to pay if necessary for the company to grow and expand.´
First impressions are vital to a successful interview. Make sure you have followed the guidelines to dressing professionally for the interview. For men, a smart looking suit with all the accessories. For women, a business suit with limited jewelry. Your clothing should be clean and wrinkle free. Trial run of the travel route See how long it takes you to get from start to finish. See if there is construction or an overload of traffic that could possibly cause a delay in your arrival at the interview. Find out where you will be parking. If there are parking meters, make sure you have enough change available on the day of your interview. There¶s nothing worse than being unprepared. Don¶t arrive too early or too late A person who arrives hours before their assigned interview time will be perceived as someone who has nothing else to do. Arriving too late will not only make you seem unreliable, but it will stress you out and that is no way to start off an interview. Greet the receptionist with respect Often this is one of the deciding factors to be considered if the company is making a decision about two candidates. The interviewer may ask the receptionist after you leave how you treated them. How you conduct yourself with employees will help you clear that first important hurdle. Give a firm and quick handshake This goes for women too! Don¶t shake their arm up and down or make them pull away because it lasts too long. Smile and look the interviewer in the eyes and introduce yourself with all the confidence in the world. If you want this job, you need to appear enthusiastic about meeting them. Breathe! Seriously, it will relax you and calm any anxiety you might be experiencing. EVERYONE has felt this way, including the person interviewing you. SHUT UP and LISTEN! This is not a social event; it is about business. Let the interviewer set the tone and pace of the interview now. Many interviewers dislike chatty applicants. You will know if you are talking too much because your interviewer will look bored. If the interviewer finds interest in the
way you are answering the questions, keep that style. Don¶t be reluctant to toot your own horn, campaign for yourself by suggesting how you can become an integral part of the organization with your special skills and talents. You are there to sell yourself to the interviewer. Any questions? ASK! Do not shrug your shoulders like a goober and say no. This is your chance to ask well thought out questions that you want to know as a result of your research on the company beforehand. This information can be found in newspapers, business directories and nowadays all over the Internet. Other questions that would be appropriate at this time in the interview are about office attire, other responsibilities you might have besides the ones mentioned as a job description. You can also ask when the final decision will be made on the position. DO NOT ASK ABOUT SALARY You do not even have the job yet! That part comes with the job offer interview. The focus now should be on all your extraordinary qualities that make you more valuable than the other candidates. Get Business cards from Interviewers Most interviewers will give out their business cards but if they do not, request one. This will serve two purposes. It will give you the name, address and phone number for sending a thank you note after the interview. Secondly, it will give you the person to contact so you can follow up on the interview process. Be positive and enthusiastic Make sure you sell yourself without exaggerating. This is your moment to shine and prove that you are the most viable candidate for the job opening. SEND A THANK YOU NOTE This is very appropriate and important and a step above other candidates. After the interview is over and you have left the office, take a moment to analyze your answers to their questions. Jot down some areas that you feel could have gone better and go get something to eat and calm down. The worst part is over«.Until the next job interview 2 Responses to ³Interview Tips´ I want to thank you for printing this for me. I am 55 years old and need to enter the job market again. It is Very beneficial to me. Thank you so much. I am going for an interview with a school district and really don¶t know what questions to ask ³them.´ Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks! INTERVIEW PREPARATION Detailed Research on the Company Be thorough and learn everything that you can about the company. Stocks, health plans, lawsuits, hiring practices, board of directors, etc. Most of the relevant information you need to arm yourself is going to be easily accessed on the internet, business journals or in newspaper articles. Detailed Job Research
Your cursory research on the job to which you applied obviously should have been done by now, what you need is specific job requirement details. These facts will help you later in determining your pay if you should be offered the job in a second interview. Remember not to bring up pay during your first interview. Avoid setting a figure that you might later regret. In the same manner, putting down a low figure and then changing it during negotiations would portray you as being greedy. Update & Correct Resume: Last Chance There is nothing worse than having an outdated resume with spelling errors. Bring extra copies of your resume and be prepared to explain everything that is listed. Get a resume that gets you hired Wear Appropriate Clothing No matter what the job position is for ALWAYS wear business attire. This is always the most professional, even if the office attire is casual. You always want to dress one step above what is expected. Dress to impress! Make sure your outfit is clean and pressed and you shoes are clean and polished and match the outfit. Boots with a suit are NOT appropriate. Nothing breaks a business outfit like a dirty, dusty pair of shoes. Where Is the Interview? Imagine that today is the interview day. See yourself driving to the location, parking and entering the building. Make sure that you arrive in plenty of time to give yourself a last minute head to toe check. Smile and proceed to the reception desk. Greet the receptionist with all due respect as this is the first person you will have contact with and they know EVERYONE and EVERYTHING in that office. o Get directions form Google maps, MapQuest or your GPS unit. o Do a trial run to see how much time it takes to arrive. o Arrive on time. It shows you are inconsiderate of the interviewer¶s time or that you did not care enough to find out ahead of time. o If unusual circumstances occur on your way to the interview (accident, unforeseeable road construction«) CALL What do you wear? ³You only get once chance to make a first impression!´ Do your research on the company. The quickest way to find the answer on how to dress for the job interview is to call the company¶s reception desk. A quick and honest answer is there for the asking. Even if you are told its casual dress, make sure you still dress professionally. Casual dress doesn¶t mean you should show up in your sweat pants and tennis shoes! Many factors will determine how you dress for success. Hygiene * Personal grooming is very important. Make sure you shower and wash your hair. Use a deodorant and take it easy on the perfume or cologne. While a little scent is nice, an overpowering fog of fragrance is not good! * AVOID eating strong foods and drinking coffee before the interview, have some Altoids available or mints
* DO NOT CHEW GUM * Trim your nails: You too , guys! Clean under your nails and trim your cuticles. If you bite your nails, STOP for a week to let them heal * HOLD YOUR SHOULDERS BACK, walk straight and hold your head high. By slouching, it appears as if you have no self esteem. Men * should pick a suit Navy blue or black ± Three button * Try on the suit. Does it still fit? If it doesn¶t, invest in a new or used suit to look your best. * Alterations ± DO not wait to the last minute to get this done. Do not use ³Stitch Witch´ unless you are VERY proficient. * Make sure your suit is clean and pressed; you don¶t want to show up looking all wrinkled. Men¶s choice of attire for a Job Interview, Jackets may be optional depending Men's choice of attire for a Job Interview, Jackets may be optional depending * Next, a dress shirt and tie is in order. Stick with a seasonal off white (winter) or crisp white (summer), or blue (spring) shirt * A navy three button blazer, white button down collared shirt, tie, belt and loafers is always the classic choice. It is also economically efficient as well. * This is not the time to bring out the holiday ties that you got as gifts. Conservative is always best. * A belt looks very smart and makes the suit complete. * You might have occasion to remove your jacket and this will make you look put together. * Dark socks and dress shoes are the last two things to consider in pulling your outfit together. Make sure you have your shoes cleaned and polished. Nothing ruins a suit like a dusty or dirty pair of shoes. * Wear BLACK shoes with a dark suit, Brown shoes with Light colored suits Women * Should wear a business suit or skirt and jacket. Make sure the pants are not too tight fitting. * Skirts: when you sit down in a chair, you aren¶t showing too much skin. This is business NOT a nightclub. * Blouse: should not be tight fitting or too revealing. You might have to remove your jacket and you certainly don¶t want to overexpose yourself and give the interviewer a reason to stare! * Stockings with sensible but stylish shoes will complete your outfit. * This is not the time to wear platform or stiletto shoes. Women¶s Interview attire: Conservative, stately and professional
* Jewelry: Don¶t wear lots of jewelry that dangle and make noise. This would be very distracting and could cause an irritation to the interviewer. * Manicured nails Now that you have all the facts on how to dress for success, make sure you lay out all the items you will need the night before, so in the morning they are ready to go. No stress ~ just dress The Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts (Chinese: , SEHK: 0069) is a hotel chain based in Hong Kong. It is the largest Asian-based deluxe-hotel group in the region. The group started in 1971 with its first and flagship hotel in Singapore, and now has 65 deluxe hotels and resorts located in key Asian, Australian and Middle Eastern cities with a hotel-room inventory of over 27,000. The hotel group also has a sister brand called Traders Hotel, established in 1989 to cater predominantly to business travelers . History Giovanni Angelini, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, was awarded the "2006 Corporate Hotelier of the World" by HOTELS, the magazine of the worldwide hotel industry. The award was voted upon by over 5 HOTELS readers across 2 countries.[1] Madhu Rao is recently promoted as CEO & Manging Director after serving the group as CFO for many years.
Companies The Shangri-La Group was set up by Robert Kuok. His nephew, Edward Kuok Khoon Loong, is the Chairman of the Board for Shangri-La Asia Limited. Shangri-La Asia Limited is incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability. It is traded on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited as stock code 69, traded on the Singapore Exchange as stock code Shang and Asia 2kHK$ and on American Depositary Receipt traded as SHALY. Shangri-La Hotels (Malaysia) Berhad, is incorporated in Malaysia with limited liability. Traded on the Bursa Malaysia as stock code 5517. Shangri-La Hotel Public Company Limited, incorporated in Thailand with limited liability. Traded on the SET Stock Code Shang.[1] Brands Shangri-La Shangri-La hotels primarily have five-star deluxe ratings and over 500 rooms, designed to cater to the most discerning clientele. Within the Shangri-La brand, there are city hotels, catering particularly to a business crowd as well as resort hotels, catering to affluent leisure guests. Traders Traders is a four-star brand managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; it stands for business-class accommodation and services. Traders is geared to satisfy the needs from the fast-growing mid-market traveller segment. The first Traders hotel opened in Beijing, China, in 1989. CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La is designed to create a sanctuary of tranquillity inspired by the legend of "Shangri-La". CHI features some of the largest and most luxurious private spa suites and villas. It offers a range of specialised body, water, massage and facial therapies based on ancient-healing traditions, philosophies and rituals of China, and the Himalayas. The first CHI Spa opened at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok in 2004.
you enjoy your work as a new employee. State that you are always open to trying things outside of your job description. 6. Do you prefer to work alone or as a team? This is to see how well you can work together in the workplace with existing employees. You should say that you definitely are confident enough to take on assignments alone but would fit right in working as a team member. Hearing and considering points of views from others, to make a proper decision, is something that you have enjoyed in previous jobs. 7. What do you consider your weakness? This should be dealt with briefly enough to state your weakness but more to highlight what you are doing to improve on your weakness. Some might consider being demanding or aggressive to be a weakness, but that could be turned around to highlight the fact that you are a go-getter and like to push forward to make sure tasks are completed on time. 8. What are your strengths? Pick 2 or 3 of your best strengths and elaborate on them. These could be things like your ability to comprehend new programs and ideas, your positive attitude and how you enjoy working with others to achieve a common goal in the workplace. Give some examples that showcase these qualities. 9. Why did you apply for this job?
You hopefully have done your homework before now, which should have included researching the company thoroughly. You can¶t go into an interview not knowing about the company that you are hoping will hire you. The Internet is a wonderful tool for research. Take advantage of all that information and make sure you are up to date on recent articles and accomplishments of this company. 3. What did you like and dislike about your previous job?
A definite answer not to say is that you are applying because you are not happy at your current/previous job. Your research will give you all the information that you need to answer this question. You state that you are looking to advance in this industry and with this organization you feel that can be easily accomplished. Your goals match well with the company. It¶s an opportunity to learn and grow in your field. 10. How do you feel about working long hours and weekends?
Wow! Are you stressing now or what? This is not a trick question. It¶s a chance to highlight the positive aspects of your past job. Respond with the good points from your former job that corresponds with the position you are seeking with this new company. You should give one quick answer to the ³dislike´ question. Don¶t say that there was nothing you disliked about your previous job. If you say that then you will be seen as untruthful, because after all, you are interviewing for a new job! You could say that the previous company was a smaller company and you were looking to be a part of a growing organization to achieve your future goals. 4. Why should we hire you for this position?
Surely you won¶t answer this question with a bold statement of how you only want to put in your 40-hour workweek and the weekends are out because that¶s your party time! The correct way to approach this question is to say that you would be open to working longer hours to achieve a specific goal or important project. Occasional weekends could be arranged if the need should arise. Stress that you strive to get your work done during regular business hours, but understand the occasional need to sacrifice some of your personal time for the betterment of the company. 25 Responses to ³Interview Questions´ What if they ask how long do plan on working for this company?
Don¶t just say, ³Because I am the best person suited for this job.´ You need to explain that your skills and experience, along with the knowledge of this position will make you the best candidate for the job. Describe what makes you unique and how you can bring those traits to the position to become a valuable employee. Describe some of your previous accomplishments in a similar type job. 5. Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years? This question is to find out if you have career goals and if you plan on staying with the company. Sometimes a perspective employer will not want to take the time and money to incorporate you if you will not be staying with the company for long. You should think carefully before answering this question because it could make or break the interview. Describe your goals to become more involved in the organization as
Great Question! The appropriate response would be, IMO...´I am only interested in obtaining long term employment, where each party is mutually benefited from professional and personal growth´... Open contract or full time I plan to develop and enhance my career in this organization. So I see myself rising to the very top. WHAT R SOME WEAKNESS TO TALK ABOUT « I CAN NEVER THINK OF ONE OTHER THAN IF I DIDNT SHAVE MY LEGS THAT DAY??? Kristi, the answer that I have always used and seems to have gone over well is µMy biggest weakness is that sometimes I expect too
much from myself. I am the kind of person who likes to do things right the first time, and sometimes when I¶m working on something that I know I need help with I have to remind myself that it¶s ok not to do everything on my own. It boils down to me ensuring I take responsibility for the things that I do. My weakness is that I see myself as capable of handling any task. So when I am not able to accomplish any task, I felt pressure. When it comes to a question of weakness I always say that I am too hard on myself when it comes to work projects or self goals. Even if I have completely my goals I still push myself to do better and to do more. Question: What makes you more successful than other Account Executives?
I usually don¶t leave comments!!! Trust me! But I liked your blog«especially this post! Would you mind terribly if I put up a back link from my site to your site? Great point, personally, I have always found that taking the time to practice the fundamentals allows you to steadily and more predictably get an advantage on the competition When they say tell me about yourself, what would be a short and easy answer? Rather than going on and on This has been really interesting but how do I bookmark this? I tried Dig but do I have to sign up first? What sorts of questions should I be asking to applicants for a trainee position? INTERVIEW TIPS
If the question asks the best and why they must choose me, what should I say? I don¶t know about that and I¶m not the good talker though. I think my experience in this job and my desire to excel, and ability to work other. I am applying for a position as a manager for a hotel and I am wondering what would be the best response to the question how would you handle an irate customer if their stay didn¶t turn out the way they wanted«ex. dirty sheets, rude staff, leaking water etc As a hiring manager at a hotel, the answer I like best is that you will apologize and take responsibility (whether or not the issue is your fault). Every property has different ways to handle complaints (refunds, apology amenities, free in-room movie, etc.) but any manager would be happy to hear that you told the guest you were sorry for what occurred and were going to take action to rectify the situation When they ask how much would you like to get (salary) every month that¶s a tricky question how do you respond to that? One of the biggest questions that I get stumped on is the following: tell us about a time when you¶ve been proactive and have taken initiative in your job. Also, another one is: Tell us about a time when you¶ve been trusted with confidential/sensitive information. What would have been the result if this information was leaked, and how you handled it? PLEASE HELP! This questionnaire is simpler one and most of the time this type of question asked in the interview. Some time critical questioned may asked by the interviewer. The answer that I have always used and seems to have gone over well is µMy biggest weakness is that sometimes I expect too much from myself. I am the kind of person who likes to do things right the first time, and sometimes when I¶m working on something that I know I need help with I have to remind myself that it¶s ok not to do everything on my own. It boils down to me ensuring I take responsibility for the things that I do I have to work hard to establish myself. And I need this to give support to my family I would say the best answer to how much you want to get paid is ³I would like (enter amount based on the research you have done about the company) but i would be fine with what the company is able to pay if necessary for the company to grow and expand.´
First impressions are vital to a successful interview. Make sure you have followed the guidelines to dressing professionally for the interview. For men, a smart looking suit with all the accessories. For women, a business suit with limited jewelry. Your clothing should be clean and wrinkle free. Trial run of the travel route See how long it takes you to get from start to finish. See if there is construction or an overload of traffic that could possibly cause a delay in your arrival at the interview. Find out where you will be parking. If there are parking meters, make sure you have enough change available on the day of your interview. There¶s nothing worse than being unprepared. Don¶t arrive too early or too late A person who arrives hours before their assigned interview time will be perceived as someone who has nothing else to do. Arriving too late will not only make you seem unreliable, but it will stress you out and that is no way to start off an interview. Greet the receptionist with respect Often this is one of the deciding factors to be considered if the company is making a decision about two candidates. The interviewer may ask the receptionist after you leave how you treated them. How you conduct yourself with employees will help you clear that first important hurdle. Give a firm and quick handshake This goes for women too! Don¶t shake their arm up and down or make them pull away because it lasts too long. Smile and look the interviewer in the eyes and introduce yourself with all the confidence in the world. If you want this job, you need to appear enthusiastic about meeting them. Breathe! Seriously, it will relax you and calm any anxiety you might be experiencing. EVERYONE has felt this way, including the person interviewing you. SHUT UP and LISTEN! This is not a social event; it is about business. Let the interviewer set the tone and pace of the interview now. Many interviewers dislike chatty applicants. You will know if you are talking too much because your interviewer will look bored. If the interviewer finds interest in the
way you are answering the questions, keep that style. Don¶t be reluctant to toot your own horn, campaign for yourself by suggesting how you can become an integral part of the organization with your special skills and talents. You are there to sell yourself to the interviewer. Any questions? ASK! Do not shrug your shoulders like a goober and say no. This is your chance to ask well thought out questions that you want to know as a result of your research on the company beforehand. This information can be found in newspapers, business directories and nowadays all over the Internet. Other questions that would be appropriate at this time in the interview are about office attire, other responsibilities you might have besides the ones mentioned as a job description. You can also ask when the final decision will be made on the position. DO NOT ASK ABOUT SALARY You do not even have the job yet! That part comes with the job offer interview. The focus now should be on all your extraordinary qualities that make you more valuable than the other candidates. Get Business cards from Interviewers Most interviewers will give out their business cards but if they do not, request one. This will serve two purposes. It will give you the name, address and phone number for sending a thank you note after the interview. Secondly, it will give you the person to contact so you can follow up on the interview process. Be positive and enthusiastic Make sure you sell yourself without exaggerating. This is your moment to shine and prove that you are the most viable candidate for the job opening. SEND A THANK YOU NOTE This is very appropriate and important and a step above other candidates. After the interview is over and you have left the office, take a moment to analyze your answers to their questions. Jot down some areas that you feel could have gone better and go get something to eat and calm down. The worst part is over«.Until the next job interview 2 Responses to ³Interview Tips´ I want to thank you for printing this for me. I am 55 years old and need to enter the job market again. It is Very beneficial to me. Thank you so much. I am going for an interview with a school district and really don¶t know what questions to ask ³them.´ Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks! INTERVIEW PREPARATION Detailed Research on the Company Be thorough and learn everything that you can about the company. Stocks, health plans, lawsuits, hiring practices, board of directors, etc. Most of the relevant information you need to arm yourself is going to be easily accessed on the internet, business journals or in newspaper articles. Detailed Job Research
Your cursory research on the job to which you applied obviously should have been done by now, what you need is specific job requirement details. These facts will help you later in determining your pay if you should be offered the job in a second interview. Remember not to bring up pay during your first interview. Avoid setting a figure that you might later regret. In the same manner, putting down a low figure and then changing it during negotiations would portray you as being greedy. Update & Correct Resume: Last Chance There is nothing worse than having an outdated resume with spelling errors. Bring extra copies of your resume and be prepared to explain everything that is listed. Get a resume that gets you hired Wear Appropriate Clothing No matter what the job position is for ALWAYS wear business attire. This is always the most professional, even if the office attire is casual. You always want to dress one step above what is expected. Dress to impress! Make sure your outfit is clean and pressed and you shoes are clean and polished and match the outfit. Boots with a suit are NOT appropriate. Nothing breaks a business outfit like a dirty, dusty pair of shoes. Where Is the Interview? Imagine that today is the interview day. See yourself driving to the location, parking and entering the building. Make sure that you arrive in plenty of time to give yourself a last minute head to toe check. Smile and proceed to the reception desk. Greet the receptionist with all due respect as this is the first person you will have contact with and they know EVERYONE and EVERYTHING in that office. o Get directions form Google maps, MapQuest or your GPS unit. o Do a trial run to see how much time it takes to arrive. o Arrive on time. It shows you are inconsiderate of the interviewer¶s time or that you did not care enough to find out ahead of time. o If unusual circumstances occur on your way to the interview (accident, unforeseeable road construction«) CALL What do you wear? ³You only get once chance to make a first impression!´ Do your research on the company. The quickest way to find the answer on how to dress for the job interview is to call the company¶s reception desk. A quick and honest answer is there for the asking. Even if you are told its casual dress, make sure you still dress professionally. Casual dress doesn¶t mean you should show up in your sweat pants and tennis shoes! Many factors will determine how you dress for success. Hygiene * Personal grooming is very important. Make sure you shower and wash your hair. Use a deodorant and take it easy on the perfume or cologne. While a little scent is nice, an overpowering fog of fragrance is not good! * AVOID eating strong foods and drinking coffee before the interview, have some Altoids available or mints
* DO NOT CHEW GUM * Trim your nails: You too , guys! Clean under your nails and trim your cuticles. If you bite your nails, STOP for a week to let them heal * HOLD YOUR SHOULDERS BACK, walk straight and hold your head high. By slouching, it appears as if you have no self esteem. Men * should pick a suit Navy blue or black ± Three button * Try on the suit. Does it still fit? If it doesn¶t, invest in a new or used suit to look your best. * Alterations ± DO not wait to the last minute to get this done. Do not use ³Stitch Witch´ unless you are VERY proficient. * Make sure your suit is clean and pressed; you don¶t want to show up looking all wrinkled. Men¶s choice of attire for a Job Interview, Jackets may be optional depending Men's choice of attire for a Job Interview, Jackets may be optional depending * Next, a dress shirt and tie is in order. Stick with a seasonal off white (winter) or crisp white (summer), or blue (spring) shirt * A navy three button blazer, white button down collared shirt, tie, belt and loafers is always the classic choice. It is also economically efficient as well. * This is not the time to bring out the holiday ties that you got as gifts. Conservative is always best. * A belt looks very smart and makes the suit complete. * You might have occasion to remove your jacket and this will make you look put together. * Dark socks and dress shoes are the last two things to consider in pulling your outfit together. Make sure you have your shoes cleaned and polished. Nothing ruins a suit like a dusty or dirty pair of shoes. * Wear BLACK shoes with a dark suit, Brown shoes with Light colored suits Women * Should wear a business suit or skirt and jacket. Make sure the pants are not too tight fitting. * Skirts: when you sit down in a chair, you aren¶t showing too much skin. This is business NOT a nightclub. * Blouse: should not be tight fitting or too revealing. You might have to remove your jacket and you certainly don¶t want to overexpose yourself and give the interviewer a reason to stare! * Stockings with sensible but stylish shoes will complete your outfit. * This is not the time to wear platform or stiletto shoes. Women¶s Interview attire: Conservative, stately and professional
* Jewelry: Don¶t wear lots of jewelry that dangle and make noise. This would be very distracting and could cause an irritation to the interviewer. * Manicured nails Now that you have all the facts on how to dress for success, make sure you lay out all the items you will need the night before, so in the morning they are ready to go. No stress ~ just dress The Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts (Chinese: , SEHK: 0069) is a hotel chain based in Hong Kong. It is the largest Asian-based deluxe-hotel group in the region. The group started in 1971 with its first and flagship hotel in Singapore, and now has 65 deluxe hotels and resorts located in key Asian, Australian and Middle Eastern cities with a hotel-room inventory of over 27,000. The hotel group also has a sister brand called Traders Hotel, established in 1989 to cater predominantly to business travelers . History Giovanni Angelini, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, was awarded the "2006 Corporate Hotelier of the World" by HOTELS, the magazine of the worldwide hotel industry. The award was voted upon by over 5 HOTELS readers across 2 countries.[1] Madhu Rao is recently promoted as CEO & Manging Director after serving the group as CFO for many years.
Companies The Shangri-La Group was set up by Robert Kuok. His nephew, Edward Kuok Khoon Loong, is the Chairman of the Board for Shangri-La Asia Limited. Shangri-La Asia Limited is incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability. It is traded on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited as stock code 69, traded on the Singapore Exchange as stock code Shang and Asia 2kHK$ and on American Depositary Receipt traded as SHALY. Shangri-La Hotels (Malaysia) Berhad, is incorporated in Malaysia with limited liability. Traded on the Bursa Malaysia as stock code 5517. Shangri-La Hotel Public Company Limited, incorporated in Thailand with limited liability. Traded on the SET Stock Code Shang.[1] Brands Shangri-La Shangri-La hotels primarily have five-star deluxe ratings and over 500 rooms, designed to cater to the most discerning clientele. Within the Shangri-La brand, there are city hotels, catering particularly to a business crowd as well as resort hotels, catering to affluent leisure guests. Traders Traders is a four-star brand managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; it stands for business-class accommodation and services. Traders is geared to satisfy the needs from the fast-growing mid-market traveller segment. The first Traders hotel opened in Beijing, China, in 1989. CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La is designed to create a sanctuary of tranquillity inspired by the legend of "Shangri-La". CHI features some of the largest and most luxurious private spa suites and villas. It offers a range of specialised body, water, massage and facial therapies based on ancient-healing traditions, philosophies and rituals of China, and the Himalayas. The first CHI Spa opened at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok in 2004.
