Interview secrets have gone viral by Mr. Peter John (PBD T) | President of DAT Community
Radio Session: TBC FM | Jan 07, 2022.
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Part 1: congratulations to win this marvelous opportunity. | Hongera kwa kufanikiwa hatua ya usaili (mahojiano ya kazi)
(Umefanikiwa kupita kwenye mchujo mmoja au miwili kufika hatua ya Oral interview) Ivyo unahitaji kupongezwa, unakya umebakiza asilimia 30 mpaka 20 kupatiwa kandarasi/mkataba kamili wa kazi.
- Only a few candidates are able to pass through to the Interview stage
- You need to be fit and ready to face your interviewers ( The panel )
- Exercise well your public and presentation skills (make it regular practice)
Part 2: Pre Interview activities | Mambo muhimu ya kuzingatia kabla ya kwenda wenye Job interview (Mahojiano) ya kazi.
- Know the organization well / fanya tafiti juu ya taarifa na chimbuko la kampuni au taasisi.
- Ulizia wafanyakazi wakupe taarifa kutumia mitandao ya kijamii kama Linkedin etc. Taarifa kama salary scale, policies and norms, structure etc
- Be aware of your CV/ maswali mengi utayoulizwa yatakua na base na kile ulichokiandika kwenye CV yako. Oral interview is much more kuongelea CV yako kwa njia ya mahojiano.
- Mtangulize Mungu/ Pray to GOD for strength and focus.
- Prepare and arrive earlier at the interview place, if it is a phone interview set yourself in a quiet and conducive environment.
Part 3: Frequent Ask Questions (FAQ), Questions and Answers | Maswali yanayoulizwa mara kwa mara na waajiri kwa candidates wa fani tofauti!
Maswali utayoulizwa katika interview yoyote ya ajira yanalenga zaidi kutambua personality and soft skills in relation to the applied post.
Kuna maswali yanaulizwa kujua utayari wako, mtazamo, ushawishi, nidhamu, utambuzi na ujuzi wa maswala ya kazi husika.
Kutoweza kufahamu vyema CV/resume yako ni kosa la kwanza kabla ya kuingia kwenye usaili.
GENERAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS/ Maswali ya Ujumla wanayouliza Waajiri katika nafasi zote.
1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?
Main points: Start with your name, State career objective/goal, Education is short, experience and skills in short!
Example reply: Paxton John is energetic and ready to work condition with a Bachelor of Computer science from UDSM. I have 2 years of experience in Digital marketing with reliable skills in Social media networking, etc. I am a Bachelor/married with a family-based in Chanika, DSM.
2. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK AT OUR COMPANY?
Main Points: Tell them what you like about the company, share good facts and deeds from the coy, and relate them to your long-term career goal.
Example reply: Thank you very much sir/madam! It is a great privilege for anyone to get employed in a reputable company like yours (You can mention the name of the company if possible). With minimum research, I did and found that my technical and soft skills are matching your requirements. This is the right place to showcase and utilize my skills and contribute to the company's growth.
3. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?
Main Points: Adaptability, Hardworking, Honest, Flexibility, Optimistic, Team working, Fast Decision Making, Leadership, Self-motivated, Persistence, Work under pressure, attention to detail, etc.
Example reply: I am honest, self-motivated, and hard-working with a positive attitude towards my career and life.
4. WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESS? | Kama binadamu lazima uwe na madhaifu kadha wa kadha kwenye mtiririko wa maisha ya kila siku. Katika corporate ni muhimu muajiri akatambua madhaifu hayo ila inabidi umpatie motisha ya kuchukua hatua katika kuyaweka sawa/kurekebisha hali iyo ya udhaifu kwa kuchukua hatua A B C na D.
Main Points: Straight forward, Impatient, not a good time keeper, Sensitive, Talkative, Trust people very quickly, too helpful, take quick decisions, get nervous when talking to strangers, I cannot speak false statements.
Example reply: I have a problem with getting nervous when talking to strangers but recently I am training communication skills from Best hands Community Connections so as to improve from the recurring weakness.
5. WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU? | Kwa nini tukupatie ajira? Kwa nini tukuajiri wewe na sio wengine? Unatakiwa ujue unaajiriwa sio kwa sababu ya Sura, Umbo au Mwili! ( Labda ni models au something audition kinacho relate na physical attributes). Unaajiriwa kutokana na Skills, experience and Education factors. Majibu ya candidate Fresher’s na Experienced hutofautiana katika kujibu swali hili.
Main Points: Market your skills, Sell your skills, Let them know you are talented, and share your knowledge, working experience, skills related to your job, and career goals.
Example reply 1: I am fresher with more theoretical knowledge but I can manage, perform and do hard work for (Name of the Org). I promise to exact an effort for the good progress of the company, being punctual and sincere. I am ready to fulfill duties and responsibilities assigned to me with accuracy and discipline since I am always attention to detail and ready to wok under pressure.
Example reply 2: With the reference to my working experience from the previous company, I satisfy all the requirements for the Job. I have higher-performing results and would never downgrade my capabilities with this company. I am sure you will never regret the decision to offer me an employment opportunity in your Org.
6. TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS COMPANY? | Unajua kitu gani kuhusu kampuni? Je umeishia kufahamu tu Jina la kampuni? Kama jina la kampuni ni kifupi basi ata kirefu chake unajua? Mazingira, mtazamo, dira n.k Huduma na bidhaa je?
Main Points: Research the company details, Know more about the company structure, strategy, products, and management, make some follow-ups about the new products/projects, know company current issues, and have some knowledge about the competitors.
Example reply: It is one of the best and fastest-growing companies in Tanzania (you can mention the industry or sector the company belongs). The work environment of the company is excellent. People feel proud to be part of the company as it provides full support to its employees on the professional front. The company has branches across the region, therefore, it will be an excellent opportunity to show my talent.
7. WHY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB CHANGE? | kwa nini unataka kubadili muajiri? Kwa nini unataka kubadili kampuni? Hili swali ni maarufu kwa wale candidate ambao walikua wanafanya kazi sehemu moja na wapo tayari kufanya kazi kampuni tofauti. Angalizo katika kubadili kazi usiseme mambo mabaya kuhusu muajiri aliyepita au ulipotoka iyo haitokupa point wakati wa interview.
Main Points: Thanks to the previous company/employer, explain what you learn from the past job experience, share reasons for a job change (seeking more challenges, exploring skills to the maximum, etc), and relate to career goals.
Example reply: I express courtesy to my previous company because of the lessons learned and experience retained up to now. According to me, changes are necessary for everyone to enhance their skills, and knowledge for personal and financial growth. This company is a great platform where I can career can prosper and learn more.
8. WHAT ARE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENT? | Vipi upande wa mshahara? Maslahi yako yapoje?! Hapa ni kipengele ambacho wengi wanafeli kujibu hususani candidate wanaotoka direct kutoka vyuo (freshers), majibu ya kuhusuiana mshahara huwa ni tofauti kutokana na level ya experience, skills na ata elimu. Pia kuna vigezo vipo tayari vimewekwa na baadhi ya mashirika makubwa ya serikali au binafsi kwa waajiriwa wapya au wenye uzoefu. Unatakiwa uwe makini. Kama ni mzoefu na unajua kama kampuni itaweza kukulipa zaidi ya ulipotoka au walitangaza dau basi unaweza sema kiasi iko wakati ukiulizwa swali ilo.
Main Points: Never share your salary requirement as fresher, experienced candidates can share their expected salary, and give room for negotiation.
Example reply 1: I am a fresher, therefore, salary is not the first priority. This is a rewarding platform to start my career and improve my knowledge and skills, and gain experience. Therefore I am expecting a considerable amount of salary according to my ability and the company’s norms (standards/salary scale) which will fit my economical needs.
Example reply 2: I have several years of experience (state the number) in the (HR/marketing/journalist) field. My current pay/take-home/gross salary is (state the amount) has never been a big issue for me, but still, I am expecting salary as company’s norms as per my designation and my qualification and experience which can enable me to maintain the standard and level of personal and economic needs.
9. WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS? | Unamalengo gani na ajira? Una lengo lipi unalolitazamia kwa muda mfupi au mrefu katika kampuni itayokupa fursa ya kukuajiri?
Main points: State the short-term goal which is to get that employment opportunity, and state your long-term goals.
Example reply: My short-term goal is to get a job in a reputed company where I can utilize my skills and improve my career path. And also, my long-term goal is to be in a respectable position in the company which has given me employment opportunities.
10. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION TO ASK US? Je unaswali lolote la kuuliza? Au chochote cha kusema? Kuzungumza maoni ushauri?
Main points: Ask questions relating to career development in relating to the job position interviewed, do not feel uncomfortable asking the panel concerning the company conducts, try to be specific, and use a short period of time on the matter.
SPECIFIC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS / RELATED FIELD FAQ | MASWALI haya yanaulizwa kujua uwezo na ujuzi wako wa kitaaluma kulingana kazi husika. Unatakiwa uwe Mtulivu, fikiria kwa haraka, tengeneza mazingira rafiki, fahamu mahitaji kamili kwa muhusika, uliza uhitaji/mahitaji!
Main points:
1. SELL ME THIS PEN? | For the sales and marketing Jobs
2. HOW DO YOU DIRECT AND DRIVE A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT? | For HR-related Jobs
Part 4: What Questions to Ask? | Maswali gani yakumuuliza muajiri kwenye mahujiano ya kazi?? Si vyema ukiwa kwenye ulingo wa ngumi kazi yako ikawa kuzuia tu mashambulizi ya mpinzani.
1. ASK ABOUT FURTHER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED
2. WORKING INCENTIVES LIKE TRANSPORT FACILITY AND OVERTIME ALLOWANCE
3. JOB TIMINGS AND LOCATIONS
4. EXPRESS THANKS AND HAPPY FEELINGS
Example question: Thank you for giving me this opportunity. The interview was great and hoping for great feedback.
Interview secrets went viral by Mr. Peter John (PBD T) | President of the DAT Community
Radio Session: TBC FM | JAN 07, 2022.
ELIMIKA ZAIDI FUATILIA BLOG: darajalaajira.blogspot.com
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