STEP 1

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Thinking
time
Enthusiasm
Better
Interview

1.2 Know yourself

1.3 What
companies
search
for?

Searching for…
Soft skills
Teamwork
Communication
Time
Management

Power of
persuasion
Flexibility
Human
contact
Adaptability

2.1 Develop a
solid CV

 Name, Adress, telephone
number, etc
 Professional experience
 Education and qualification
 Skills and achievements
Highlights
your
experience

Name, Adress, telephne
number, etc
 Skills and achievements
 Professional experience
 Education and qualification
Highlights
your
Personal
skills

2.2 Costumize your CV
Use the
same
words
Establish
a clear
link

Adjust what you have to
what the company
demands

Must be short
Don’t do grandiose
claims about yourself

3.1 Networking

3.2 Social
Networks

Advertisements
published in newspapers
and magazines are the
most usual processes of
dissemination of jobs

 search in the Internet
(search engines,like
Google)

STEP 4

A Job Interview is
a rigorous and
relentless

So you just have
to be .

WWW
Become familiar with the company and
the person you are interviewing with.

The boss
The
company
www.platypusBB.uk

Do a mock
interview
Pratice a fake
interview with
yourself in the mirror.

Phone the company and
ask information about
dressing codes.

A watch is a
nice touch

Too much
perfume or
deodorant
Bright colours
No candy, gum
or mints

WOW
NOW LET’S MAKE SOME MONEY.

4.5 Don't bring your
parents!
8%
3%
Brought their parents
to na interview
Actually had parents
sit in on interviews

10 min

 Firm
Energetic
Dry

Smile
Henry Gooseman,
pleasure to meet you.
Have a seat!

What a bad weather…
You tell me…
It doesn’t seem it’s
going to stop soon.
Sadly, no.

5.3 Take Notes

5.4
Body
Language
Dos and don'ts

Don´t slouch, maintain
good posture
tense
tired

Do this about 90%
of the time.

Smile even if you’re nervous. When you
smile, you seem approachable

 Don’t cross
your arms
Shows that you’re
defensive

Use your hands to
hightlight what you say.

Use slow, fluid movements
Jitters

Confidence

5.5 Participate actively
in the interview
50%
INTERVIEWER
%50
YOU

Just
Right!
5.6 Speak clearly
Too Authoritarian/
Arrogant
Too Shy

Avoid words like:
Why not…
I don’t
know
I’m not
sure
I don’t get it
Never though
of that

Say
and
You
should
also:

5.7 Active listen
Paying attention to the interviewer is
not enough if he feels you’re not
actively listening
Hum,
hum…

Answer exactly
what you’re asked

5.8 Be concise
Bla,bla,
bla,bla,
bla
Interviewers don’t like candidates
that talk too much so:
2min

Did that
answer to your
question?
Then ask:
Would you like
me to proceed?

5. Show
your
skills




“You'll regret it if you don't hire me, I'm the most
qualified”
“You can't possibly know this unless you have met and
evaluated
all the other candidates”
Douchebag
Alert

You should
mention money
because you
may seem:
Greedy
Just in for the
money

But if he brings it up?
“I must highlight that money isn’t the most important thing for me. I
really want to get more experience and to get better.
Try to change the subject
But if he asks for a specific value?
Too Low Too HighSay a margin

5.12 Be prepared to
answer all Questions
(ALL!)

Interested
Excited

Why is this position vacant? How will my
performance be
evaluated?
I’ve read that
the company
will open 25
more
shops…
What kind of formation
will I receive at first?

5.14 Don't forget about
the finish line
Well, I get that’s it. Talk to our assistant
and we will give you a call.
Thank you for
the interview

He ends
the
interview
You stand
up
Handshake

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1st Interview
ASSISTANT Are you ready for your interview day, Mr. Campbell?
BOSS: Interview day?! Oh, damn it! Wait, bring me that magazine.
(Campbell is reading the paper)
HENRY: Hi. I’m here for the interview.
(Weak Shake hand, no eye contact)
BOSS: Yeah, yeah, take a…. (HENRY sits without permission and hands my) So (reads the name)… Mr.
Gooseman, thank you for coming in today, I was thinking that you weren’t coming at all. As you know, this is
a job interview for door-to-door salesman and I’d like to ask you a few questions.
HENRY: Ok.
BOSS: So, tell me a bit about yourself.
HENRY: I dunno, I’m young, I have some skills. I live here, in London with my two cats: Fluffy and Buttercup.
They’re cute… But, that doesn’t matter. I’ve worked in McDonalds the last years.
BOSS: Why did you live it?
HENRY: Well, to be honest I had problems with my boss. She was always saying that I didn’t work or do
anything but to tell you the truth she was kind of obnoxious and she kept eating all day, so I didn’t see her
working either… But I’m not saying that I wasn’t working, I was the best there.(cell rings) Just a sec, hi
Monica, I’m going to meet you after, just let me finish this things. Ok? Bye, bye. Ok,ok.. love you bye!
Monica! I really pulled my weight around there. They were lucky for having me there.
BOSS: But were you fired?
HENRY: Tecnically yes, but…
BOSS: Ok, ok… Why did you come here for this interview?
HENRY: Because I didn’t have a job…
BOSS: Yes, but, why do you want to work for us?
HENRY: Oh, OK. Because…. I’ve been told that you pay well…
BOSS: Is that all?

HENRY: Of course not. Since I was little I dreamed to work in this company and I love your product the
TicTecTor.
BOSS: Tic-tac-ter….
HENRY: Right, that! What is this work all about, anyway?
BOSS: You don’t know? Your job is to go to people’s home to try to sell our wonderful product. Understood?
HENRY: Yeah, sure.
BOSS: So… Since you like the Tic Tac Ter so much, you surely can sell me this one, can’t you?
HENRY: I’ll try. Well, this is an eraser that will change your life. It can erase stuff and… you know, you can use it
all the time because it’s so small and… it’s fun… because you can play this game and erase stuff! Was that
good?
BOSS: It wasn’t good at all. But I guess we could work on that…. But you have to realize that many of our
applicants have selling skills already. What sets you apart?
HENRY: Maybe you could take a look at my curriculum and see for yourself. There might be a lot of things that
you will find quite interesting.
BOSS: Things like skydiving…
HENRY: Yes, but also…
BOSS: Having two cats?
HENRY: And…
BOSS: Ok, ok, I got it. At last, where do you see yourself in five years?
HENRY: In that seat, know what I mean? (wink) JK. I want to earn more money, be a billionaire, buy a new
house, a new car, and I want to buy…
BOSS: I mean with your career.
HENRY: Of course you did. I don’t really know, to tell you the truth. I would like to be something better than
just a door-to-door seller so I can put up to use my skills.
BOSS: I guess that’s it, then… Do you have any question?
HENRY: No, I’m starving; I’m going to grab something to lunch at Macdonald’s and my dad must be pissed from
waiting for me. (stands) Later, let me know if I got the job. Nice to meet you, Bye!

2nd Interview
HENRY: Henry Gooseman, pleasure to meet you.
BOSS: Weren’t you here minutes ago?
HENRY: No… that was my twin brother.
BOSS: Have a seat. Mr. Gooseman, thank you for coming in today. As you know, this is a job interview for
door-to-door salesman and I’d like to ask you a few questions.
HENRY: Certainly, sir.
BOSS: So, tell me a bit about yourself.
HENRY: I’m 23 years old, I studied at Oxford University, I majored in business and sales and I graduated
with a 18.2 average. I’ve worked in one of the most successful restaurants in the world.
BOSS: Was that your last job?
HENRY: Yes, it was. I decided to leave because I want to have a career related to business, not cooking.
BOSS: Why did you come here for this interview?
HENRY: As I was saying, I always wanted to be a salesman, and I always loved the product, I’ve had it since
I was 4 years old and I always admired the creator, HENRY Oliveira. I don’t know how just one person could
have invented and developed the amazing tictacter. Did that answer to your question?
BOSS: Yes. Now, do you know what this work is all about?
HENRY: Yes, I’ll have to go door-to-door trying to sell tictacters to every family in UK.
BOSS: That’s right. Very good. Let’s see your skills. Try to sell me this tictacter.
HENRY: Could you erase that for me?
BOSS: No, I don’t have an eraser right now.
HENRY: That’s why you should buy this. But that’s not only. This is really a great product that is both a
useful tool and a way you can have tons fun. The best product in the market. You just have to buy it now.
BOSS: That was excellent. One of the best I’ve seen in a while, to tell you the truth. Tell me 3 strengths and
3 weaknesses of yours.

HENRY: I consider myself a hard worker, a fast learner. Sometimes I can be too perfectionist and
shy in personal life. People may think I’m a bit arrogant, when they don’ know me. But I also can
be very persuasive.
BOSS: Ok. If hired, how long do you expect to work for us?
HENRY: I’d like to continue working in this company and eventually be promoted.
BOSS: Just out of curiosity, what do you do in your spare time?
HENRY: I have a great love for animals. I do volunteer at an animal shelter. I like golf.
BOSS: Really? What a coincidence. We have to schedule a day out in the court then, because I
also like it. Ok, I guess we’re done. Do you have any questions?
HENRY: I actually do have one. I’ve read that the company will open 25 more branch offices. Is
that true?
BOSS: Maybe yes, maybe no. You know how the media is but I will let you know if I have a
confirmation. Maybe in the golf court, right?
HENRY: Ok.
BOSS: Have a good day. Talk to our assistant and we will give you a call.
HENRY: Pleasure to meet you. Thank you for the interview. Good day.