A successful job interviewRachel Kadeccareer@idc.ac.il

2009

Outline

The job marketDevelop a career pathJob searchRecruitment process

Phone interview Assessment center Graphology test Job interview

What are employers looking for in a candidate?

Present yourself Before, during and after the interview

Questions What you should answer . What you should

Do’s and don’ts

The Current Job Market

• The export and high-tech industries have been hit the hardest. it can be seen by lowered salaries, and shortened work weeks.

• At this time, it’s an employer’s market, as opposed to an employee’s market. Given the shortage of jobs and the abundance of unemployed professionals.

• There is still a demand for sales people, professional people with experience.

Develop a career path

• A combination of education and professional development

• Career development through ranks:

lateral – production, development, marketing

vertical - managerial levels

Your resume represents the career path thus far and shows changes, development, job stability

To look for a job in Israel

• Word of mouth

• Through current employees

• Wanted ads. In the papers and internet websites,

• Head hunters

• Networking

• Companies websites

Recruitment process

• resume /CV/ Korot Haim

• job interview with HR ( by phone/in person)

• assessment center / graphology test

• additional interviews

• job offer includes contract with salary

• placement in the company

Interviews - You only get one chance to get it right!? Assessment Center

• Assessment Center is a behavioral evaluation of the most critical aspects (or competencies) of the job within a group dynamic.

• Assessment Center consists of job-related simulations, interviews, and/or psychological tests.

Graphology test (Hand writing analysis)

Arrive with a good mood and positive attitude

Write a full page

If you don't get a precise subject to write about, use your timeline and write your resume.

Although the content is not of any significance, still write about positive things and don't complain.

What are employers looking for in a candidate?

• Ability to do the Job

• Initiative

• Job Growth

• Self-Confidence

• Leadership

• Compatibility

• Attitude

• Social Skills/Interests/Involvement

• Integrity

• Communication Skills

Presenting Yourself

Before Your Job Interview• Be sure to have an Israeli working visa

• Fluent in Hebrew

• Learn all you can about the organization

• Be prepared to answer and ask questions

• Dress appropriately

• Prepare a copies of your resume and any other relevant papers

Prepare, prepare and prepare……for tough questions!

During Your Job Interview • Be prompt• Maintain a professional image.• Be conscious of your body language • Be enthusiastic, confident and energetic, but not shy or

aggressive, pushy or egotistic. • Always offer positive information.• Listen very carefully . • Focus and re-focus attention on your successes. • Depart gracefully : offer a firm handshake and make eye

contact.

Questions in Your Job Interview • Tell me about yourself.

• What are your strengths and weaknesses? try not to give cookie cutter overused answers, rather be more personal to show self awareness and authenticity

• What could you contribute to our facility?

• With regards to the Israeli culture what attracts you, how do you manage in Israel ?

• Assuming we make you an offer, what do you see as your future here?

• Describe a successful/problematic situation/project in which you were involved .

Do’s and Don’ts

Good answer is:• Concrete• Specific• Detailed to a point• With examples• Honest, sincere and candid

Don’t:• Make jokes• Flatter the interviewer on his/her dress• Be arrogant

Questions You Should Ask in Your Job Interview

• What is the next step in the hiring process?

• To whom will I be reporting?

• Is there any on-the-job training ?

After the Job Interview

• Make notes right away so you don't forget critical details.

• If you haven't heard from the employer within in a week, it is OK to call them and ask for an answer.

• Send a thank you e-mail

Conclusion

• Job search in Israel

• The recruitment process

• Interviewing Tips– Remember that an interview is a two-way conversation.

For you, the interview has three purposes,

One: to sell yourself,  Two: to evaluate the positionThree: get their commitment for the next step in the process

QUESTIONS?