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Mock Interview #1 Assignment
30 points
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Purpose:
Practice interviewing via phone or SkypePractice answering common interview questions that have been targeted to a specific job posting. Utilize the STAR method of answering for all behavioral questions.Practice preparing ahead for an interview. You should treat this as if it is a real interview.
Required Preparation: 1) Review all materials on the Interview Module (Interview and Skype pages; Dress for Success Video; Ted Talk on Body Language) and 2) Choose a specific job posting to target for the interview
Preparation before the interview:
Give the interviewer at least 10 minutes to prepare and review the targeted job posting.The interview will be focused on this position. Dress for success. Treat this like a real interview. Bring appropriate documents (resume copies, letters of reference, portfolio, etc.)Videotape and/or record your interview so that you can watch/listen to it afterwards.
1st INTERVIEW
This will be either a SKYPE or a Phone Interview. Treat it like a real interview. If possible, be sitting somewhere that has a mirror so that you can be looking at it while you answer questions. Add energy to your voice and a smile to your face. Have all necessary job search materials (resume, job posting, company research, answers to common questions) available so that you can easily access them during the interview. This interview must last between 15-30 minutes. Have the interviewer ask all required questions plus he/she can add any follow-up or additional questions that naturally flow with the interview.
Interview 1 -- Required Questions:
1. Tell me about yourself. How can you be of value to me?
2. What have you learned from the jobs you have had (or from your education)?
3. Can you work well under stress? Give an example of a time you worked well under stress.
4. Tell me about a time that you worked as part of a team. What role did you take?
5. What are your strengths? How can these strengths help you in this position?
6. What jobs have you enjoyed the most?
7. What are your weaknesses?
8. Tell me about a time that you made a mistake. What did you learn?
9. What do you know about our company?
10. Do you have any questions for me?
Explanation / Answer
1. Hi My name is John. I am an MBA Marketing. I have 5 years of work experience. Currently, I am working as Assistant manager in Procter & Gamble handling their product quality division. Previously i have worked with HUL for 2 years where I was responsible for Product testing and quality improvement. I believe my knowledge with the core product line would add value to your organization. I will utilize my skills and ideas to bring a positive change in your organization.
2. From my existing Role in P&G and previous role in HUL i have learned the functioning of the assembly line in FMCG sector. Also, the product management domain has become my speciality. I have learned the product management methodologies during my MBA marketing as well.
3. I believe i can work well under stress. I have this capability of managing multiple tasks under given time frame. I have track record of delivering the output under deadline pressure. I can recall an example where a batch of Chocolates were rejected by Food quality control department due to which entire production of chocolates have been stopped. The revenue have had a big impact due to this crisis. Now we had a time frame of 30 days from the management to introduce the chocolates in the market again with the complete new packaging which was lacking in the earlier products. I along with my team have successfully delivered with in 30 days timeframe.