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A. Presenting Oneself in An Interview

Getting Started

a. Work in a group, and read the following information about the 7 do’s and don'ts for presenting

oneself in a job interview. Discuss possible reasons for each point of the Do’s and Don’ts. Share
your ideas.

No Do’s Don’ts

1. Talk about previous successes and relate Rattle off your CV.
them to the current job profile.

2. Believe in yourself and your abilities. Come across as arrogant in any way.

3. Pay attention to your body language: Express nervousness through your body
language:
• control your hands
• sit up straight • shifting restlessly in your chair
• make regular eye contact • not taking your eyes off the documents
• don't forget to smile • playing with a pen

4. Take your time, speak clearly and choose Talk too quickly.
your words.
5. Actively address and explain longer gaps in Cover up CV gaps or look for excuses for them.
the CV.
6. List qualifications that match the job Make no reference to the job advertisement.
advertisement.
7. Show that you are very interested in the Appear too aloof, and show too little
job. enthusiasm for the job.

b. Please kindly add more to the list on what can be done and what can’t be done during a job

interview. Write your list below.

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