Job Prep Ⅱ

Things that I didn’t know in Job Prep Ⅱ

I learned job interview skills from Darren. I realized that there were a lot of difference between interview in Korea and Western culture. Also there were some tips that I thought ‘It’s trivial.’ At first I will tell you some differences between Western & Korea. The interviewee in Korea is really conservative and they think their prestige in lower than interviewer. I thought it’s natural, but in Western, Confidence & Personal profession is far more significant. For instance, Western people do not bow. I was really surprised. They just shake their hand. Firmly, with proud smile. Some virtue that I thought modesty does not exist. Secondly, Appearance was pretty critical point in interview. The appearance what I’m talking includes fashion, hair, makeup, expression, etc. Darren said ‘Though personal character is really important in western interview but westerner prefer conservative dressing.’ So, he recommended me gray of dark navy suit except black because it black suit brought an image of funeral. Also, short and neat hair is most popular style to interviewers and Darren emphasized the importance of nail cleaning which can make unpleasant impression. In addition in women’s case makeup is really important. Too much powder or stink perfume one of most easy point to commit. As a future global leader, I learned lots of information about interview. I’m sure that someday, this Job Prep course will be a great help.

(Yun-kyung)

I surveyed my classmates’ feeling when they did interview with Darren.I did interview at first in my class D. So I was nervous and worried. But I did my best, and got a satisfactory score. My mistake was not preparing a question. In addition, I didn't do eye contact well. But I'll be likely to do better interview in the next time because of that interview.

Ji-eun’s impressive question is ‘why should we hire you?’. And she answered ‘Because I’m positive person,,,’.

Hye-seong said that not to remember appropriate vocabulary is sorry.

Hee-yeon’s sorry thing is no eye contact.

Ji-man’s regretful thing is just saying “Okay, bye.”Mi-so said the thing she did well was Eye contact.

Byung-woo’s remorseful thing is no confidence and preparation.

Jae-hyun’s repentant thing is no handshake.

An-na shook hands and introduced well.

Ka-young had no confidence and Eye contact.

Jae-seung had a good eye contact.

Su-jin was passionate.

Q) Are you satisfied with your interview score?

A)Yes!

Ji-eun

Jae-hyun

Hye-seong

An-na

Ji-man

Ka-young

Mi-so

Jae-seung

Su-jin

Yun-kyung

A)No!

Hee-yeon

Byung-woo

(Su-jin)

Several tips on preparing for a job interview After you sent cover letter and resume, you need to have a job interview. In this class, we learned a lot about the job interview skills. It is absolutely critical to be fully prepared before the interview. if you do not want to get stuck in the interview. First of all, you have to do your homework before you go to the interview. Research the company beforehand. Darren (teacher) emphasized the importance of the preparation and research because we don’t know what they are going to ask. And the more you are prepared, the more likely you are to have confidence. Second, you have to know where you are going.. cause it is very important to get the interview place on time. If you are late, you are going to give them a bad image. Hopefully, get there earlier than you are suppose to be. So that you are not going to be nervous. Third, conduct a mock interview with another person. Prepare answers to common questions that the interviewer is likely to ask. Forth, secure your references. Find at least 3 people- former supervisor, colleagues, or instructors. Be sure that the the references have to speak highly or you