Lesson 8.5: Interview Skills and Job Readiness
Interviews are the most important step in getting a job. This lesson will help you prepare for job interviews with confidence, teaching you what to do before, during, and after an interview.
🎯 1. Before the Interview
✔️ Prepare Yourself:
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Read about the company (website, services, location).
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Revise your skills and resume details.
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Keep all documents ready in a folder (ID, certificates, resume, photos).
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Practice common interview questions.
📋 Common Questions:
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Tell me about yourself.
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What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Why do you want to join our company?
💼 2. During the Interview
✅ Tips for Success:
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Reach at least 15 minutes early.
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Dress formally and look confident.
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Greet the interviewer politely.
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Listen carefully before answering.
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Speak clearly and don’t lie.
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Keep eye contact and smile gently.
🧑💼 3. After the Interview
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Say “Thank you” before leaving.
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If you don’t get selected, ask for feedback politely.
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Stay positive and keep applying to other jobs.
📘 Sample Situation:
The interviewer asks: “Tell me about your computer skills.”
You reply: “I have completed a Computer Operator and Office Assistant course. I know MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and can handle email and printing tasks confidently.”
📝 Practice Questions:
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What should you do before going to an interview?
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Write a sample answer for “Tell me about yourself.”
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How should you behave during an interview?
