Apa Sih Job Interview itu? Here's how and examples

Apakah kamu memiliki jadwal wawancara yang akan datang? Apa kamu siap? The best way to get ready for an interview is to take the time to review the most common interview questions you will most likely be asked, along with examples of the best answers. Berikut kita ketahui apa itu job interview dan tips saat interview agar kita dilirik oleh pewawancara.

1. Definition (Definisi)

    A formal meeting at which someone is asked questions in order to find out if they are suitable for a post of employment.

2. Expressions/sentences (Ungkapan)

     1) Draw attention to your education and qualifications, or any formal training you may have received:
          a. I graduated from (university/college etc) in (the year)…
          b. I did a Management course in 2018 and this helped me to...
     2) Focus on your work experience and your career so far:
         a. I worked for (company name) as a (job role)…
         b. My strengths are/my strength is communicating well/my ability to solve problems…
     3) Describe your best features and what motivates you:
          a. I am hardworking/organized/decisive /patient/easy going/a team player/committed /focused/proactive and methodical.
          b. I am self-motivated.
     4) Use intensifiers to make stronger statements:
          a. I am very organized and extremely focused.
          b. I have very good people skills/management skills/organizational skills.
     5) Make sure you highlight your language skills:
          a. I have effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

          b. I’m a confident speaker of English/I feel comfortable speaking English.
     6) Include any technical expertise or projects that might be relevant to the role:
         a. I am very proud of (the last project I was involved in) because...
         b. I have worked in (sector) for...
     7) If appropriate, talk about your background, where you are from, and where you grew up:
         a. I was born in (country) and grew up in (country).
         b. I currently live in (country/city/ town).
     8) If you are asked questions that test your technical skills, the STAR approach will help keep you focused on your answer.
         STAR stands for: Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
          a. Situation:
              When I worked for...I sold/set up/created /implemented/controlled/managed/ designed...
          b. Task:
              As part of my role as a (job) I also had to (what)…
          c. Action:
              I held a meeting with...
          d. Result:
               I successfully managed/controlled/ created…
     9) Demonstrate you can solve a problem.
          a. A good example that comes to mind is...
          b. I was able to turn the situation around.

   10) It is always a good idea to give examples of how you use your skills in a work setting.
          a. I was involved in several projects…
          b. I have managed a large number of projects over the years….
   11) You may be asked to talk about how you’d like to develop and where you see yourself in the future.
          a. I would like to take on more responsibility.
          b. I would like to add to my skill set, so training would be important to me…
   12) Some interviewers may want to know what other interests you have outside of work. Here are a few suggestions.
          a. I like/love going to art galleries/museums…
          b. I like to keep fit and active so I…
   13) Finally, ask the interviewer questions to find out if the job and the company is the right one for you.
         a. Where do you see the company in 5 years?
         b. What training programmers are available to your employees?

3. Ettiqutte

   1) Timing is everything

        a. Don’t be late

        b. Don’t be (too) early

   2) Dress to impress

        Whether your potential employers have a casual office uniform or not, you need to dress to impress and prove that you’re willing to put in some effort to win them over.

  3) Know their name

       Prior to your interview you should (in most cases) receive an email or confirmation along with the interviewer’s full name (if you don’t, may be worth asking for it). Take note of it, learn it and use it.

  4) Practise your handshake

      You should always shake hands with your interviewer(s)…but as somewhat of a delicate procedure, it may be worth practising your technique.

  5) Have a drink

       It shows that you’re calm and collected, settles your nerves and will also act as a nice little distraction, giving you a quick breather between interview questions.

  6) Turn your mobile phone off

      Another pretty obvious fundamental of interview etiquette, but you’d be surprised how many candidates ignore it. Genuinely apologise and immediately turn it off.

  7) Body language

      Your body language will betray some of your feelings in the interview, so if you can take control of your body, it could go a long way towards smashing the interview.

  8) Always be prepared

       It shows that you care enough to go the extra mile, are committed to the job role and that you’re not wasting the interviewer’s time.

  9) Don’t over-share

       It’s important to be open and friendly as they’ll be assessing how you’d fit into the team, but only share relevant parts of your life with them.

 10) Show gratitude

       At the end of your interview, be sure to thank the interviewer for their time (with that good firm handshake we talked about). It’s also a nice touch to follow up with a thank you email.

4. Sample of Interview (Contoh Wawancara)

5. Video

So, you already know that how to do a job interview is very easy. The tip to remember is don't be nervous and just relax. That is all and thank you!