How To Win That Job Interview And Become A Better Employee: With Tested and Effective Job Interview Answers

By Goitseone Sladden Gagoope

This book has been written to address this problems that job seekers face when looking for jobs,
not that they are under qualified but just because they are dependent on textbooks written for the environment other than theirs, so because of the inborn and death of books suited and appropriate for their designated jobs, they happen to fail their career paths .This book will instill your faith within downturns of unemployment and life beyond. It will nurture you out of your mess to message, This book will help you know how to get that job that you long dreamt about by following word for word job interviews questions and interview answers by finding your dream job. Have that faith to get that job you applied for. This book doesn’t seem to amaze job seekers alone but also accelerates the culture of reading to accumulate knowledge in industries of human resources management and staffing. The birth of this book comes to solve major problems facing graduates and people trying to change jobs in the job arena.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Goitseone Sladden Gagoope
• Release date: Mar 11, 2019
• ISBN: 9781370560936

Goitseone Sladden Gagoope

1. Personal DetailsName: Goitseone SladdenSurname: GagoopeAddress: P.O.Box 76, MoshupaContacts: [phone] / 5449009 or e-mail [e-mail] of Birth: 26 August 1983Gender: MaleHealth: Excellent, sober habitsCitizenship: Motswana (705511919)2. EducationYear School Course2013 MAST Certificate in Customer Service Excellence2012 ABMA (UK) Certificate in Human Resource2010 Libwin (SA) Certificate in Library Systems2009 Elsimate Institute Certificate in Health and Safety at Workplace2003 University of Botswana Diploma in Library & Information Studies3. Work Experience2017-to date: Ngwaketse Land Board-Principal Records Officer•To implement Performance Management System (PMS) for Moshupa Sub Land Board•To implement records information management standards•To maintain land applications waiting lists•To open individual plot files for approved applications•To implement National Land Registration projectOctober 2014 to 2017: Ministry of Lands & Housing, Corporate Service-(Monitoring & Evaluation Officer)PERFORMANCE DELIVARABLESAbility to:•Maintain Monitoring & Evaluation records, respond to feedback and produce score sheets on a quarterly basis•Produce monthly report on performance of measures per Department•Produce minutes for Directors/Land Board Secretaries reviews on a quarterly basis•To prepare review and inspection schedules•To prepare for reviews and assessment schedules for Directors and Land Board Secretaries•Conduct PA Inspections/assessment as per schedule•Prepare and produce minutes for Inter-PICs•Logistical arrangements and recording for Leadership Forum and Inter-Pic meetings.•GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS•Planning and assuming accountability for the overall success of the annual Ministry Excellence Awards•Plan and implement all the activities regarding publicity and branding•Preparations for the PSD Awards•Digital setup of instruments for all meetings involving Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation and Change Management meetings. This is a talent that deserves recognition•Manages and supervises junior officers of confidential records management under Corporate Services.•Responsible for turnaround times for records and information management levels and report to senior management.•Responsible of retooling of ISO records management standards for the Land Registration system•Responsible for classification, indexing and retention schedules for records management across all departments and Land Boards.•Drafts, updates and compiles quarterly H.E briefings to Office of President on all matters relating to performance of the Ministry of Land & Housing as a focal Person in Strategy and Reforms under Corporate services.•Monitors and evaluate quarterly performance assessments and reviews for Directors and land boards secretaries.•Coordinates and facilitates in house Change Management and Risk Management activities across ministries•Coordinate monthly Ministerial Performance Improvement Coordinator’s committee meeting for their updates.•Complies assessment reports for Leadership forums for Strategy and reforms officeNovember 2012 to 2014 Department of Deeds registry--(Senior•Responsible for compliance levels of records management standards in the department•Responsible for managing strong room for deeds registry,•Planning and scheduling of PDP,s and reviews for junior officers•Responsible for coordinating classification scheme and retention schedule•Responsible for dispatching transactions for customers•Focal person for public relation office responsible for updating department processes to different newspapers2010 to 2012 Gaborone Academy of Education-(RecordsOfficer Librarian)Officer/Librarian)•Implemented the online library and e-books via Ebscohost,Netlibrary,Book Talk and Libwin at GaboroneAcademy of Education Library•Manages and coordinates the Libwin cataloguing system•Manages interlending corporate membership between Gaborone Academy of Education & University of Botswana•Responsible for cataloguing,labelling,coding and classification of online and offline information materials•Responsible for recommendation of appropriate search engines for students and teachers duringResearch and teaching them usage of Boolean search tools•Responsible for issuing and circulation day to day activities2010 to 2011- Elsimate Institute (part time)-(Records Management Lecturer)•Pilots and Instructs a newly BOTA Accredited Archives & Records Management course•Seats in an Examination Board of Elsimate Institute(BOTA Accredited)•Organises outreach visits for students2007-2010 Ramatea Vocational School-(English & Communication Instructor)•Academic Department(English and communication Teacher)•Responsible for offering training in Business Communication, Technical English, and procurement of Library•Materials and cataloguing and circulation.•Participated in Development of Sports as table tennis coach•provided IT support for the entire school2005-2006 Gaborone C.J.S.S – (Librarian Assistant)•Computer lab assistant, Librarian and Information Awareness Teacher•Responsible for data Capturing, Indexing,Cataloguing,and interlending of information materials between schools•Maintained computers on given time framesJan Dec 2006 Northside English Medium—(Teacher Aid)•Teacher Aid in Library and computer Lab responsible for assisting students how to use computers (Linux System)•Also I was sports life guard during fun days.•Attended several global Kids Camp hosted by Northside as a Swimming life Guard.•I also worked with the Joseph and the amazing techno colour dream coat curator staged by Northside as a Notes/scripts keeper.4. Specialised Skills•BITC/Brand Botswana Champion after being the participant of Brand Botswana Global Expo.•Author of How To Win That Job Interview And Become A Better Employee ISBN no: 978-99912-954-1-1•Huge experience with computer software packages (system and Applications) especially graphics. Now in collaboration with Universal Knowledge Management Software Company (South Africa) on the rolling over of cataloguing and training on Sesigo project piloted by Botswana National Library Services.•Attended several strategic planning conferences on youth and information Awareness•Attended The Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL) and Libwin system conferences.•Alumni member of UB LIMSA (University of Library Management Science Association)•Attended several HIV/Aids workshops5. InterestsWorking with bigger, sophisticated and more challenging Information Systems, Writing more motivational books,owning and coaching a table Tennis Team and Swimming Team6.Referees1.Department of Deeds RegistryRegistrar of DeedsPrivate Bag 0020Telephone : [phone]. Ministry of Lands & HousingDeputy Permanent Secretary, Corporate ServicesPrivate Bag 00434,[phone]

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How To Win That Job Interview

And Become A Better Employee

Word-for-Word Job Interview Answers to Use

To Get Hired and Become a Better Employee

Goitseone Sladden Gagoope

© Gaborone, Botswana

Publisher’s details

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Author Details

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Sowfin Investments is a trade name of Tri Storm (Pty) Ltd, a Botswana registered company.

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First Edition, 2015

Edited by Sowfin Investments Published in Gaborone, Botswana

Copyright © Sladden G. Gagoope 2015 All rights reserved

Disclaimer

Care has been taken to check the information, grammar and spelling contained in this book, similarities has been encountered with other published books but no infringement of copy rights has been intended, however there may still remain some errors which have been overlooked. I regret that neither I nor the publishers can be held responsible for any loss that may be suffered as a result of each of such inaccuracy or omission.

The epigraph

"Why, after countless advice and articles about being honest in interviews, do people continue to mask the truth?’’

"Experts say that countless people are hired for skill and fired for fit’’

All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them. ~Walt Disney

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. ~Goethe

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Winston Church Hill.

‘All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles have strengthened me.’ ~ Walt Disney

"We have the authority in our mouth; confess your success" ~ TB Joshua

"Are chencheng" ~Ratsie Sethako.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE EPIGRAPH

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

1. LEAVING THE UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE

2. FIND THAT JOB EFFECTIVELY AND QUICKLY

Job search strategies

Tips for an attractive cover letter

3. WINNING THAT INTERVIEW

How to prepare for an interview

How to fight the interview adrenaline

What you should do after the interview

4. INTERVIEW SAMPLE QUESTIONS

5. YOURSELF VERSUS YOUR BEHAVIOUR

6. STRATEGIES ON HOW TO ANSWER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

7. DO NOT LIE ABOUT YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE

8. DO IT FAIRLY, DO NOT CHEAT

9. YOU HAVE NOT WON YET

10. YOUR NEW DAYS AT WORK

11. HOW TO BE A BETTER EMPLOYEE

WORKS CITED

Acknowledgements

I wish to personally express my gratitude and humble thanks and honour to God the Almighty for giving me faith out of my fear to write this book to change the world. God helped me turn my mess into a message. I am also very grateful to the authorities of the University of Botswana for making my dream of writing this book come true. I’m also grateful to Brand Botswana and Botswana Investment &Trade Centre authorities for declaring me a brand champion out of this mammoth piece of work. My enormous support also goes to Mr Justice Mothabane, former Big Brother participant for securing a cordial relationship with Smashwords Company from United States of America.

My sincerity goes to none other than my lovely family; I say God has an answer for every situation. My deep undying love goes to my lovely daughter Kago & Temie ; you are the reason why I put this in ink. I’m also indebted to my University of Botswana professional accolades, Dr. Batang Comma Serema, Prof Kgomotso Moahi, Prof B.N. Jorosi, Dr. Log Radithokwa (MHSRP). Radio & TV personality Mr Cliff Kepaletswe, local author Mr Mothowamodimo and last but not least my honour respect goes to my mentors Mr & Mrs Awounda, the legends.

I have not attempted to cite in the text all the authorities and sources consulted in the preparation of this manual, to do so would require more space than is available. The list would include departments of various governments, libraries, industrial institutions, periodicals and many individuals. However, their contribution is greatly appreciated.

Scores of people contributed to this book. Information and citations have been contributed by the University of Botswana Library and 1st National Open Access Conference, Botswana.

Introduction

This book is written for those who want to discover how to win their designated job interviews and become better employees. Winning a job interview still remains a fugitive challenge to every graduate and those who want to change career paths in Botswana and Africa.

I hope this book will be the spark that fires your enthusiasm and the encouragement that will keep you persevering until you achieve success in job searching. The secret of success lies in knowing the tips on how to win a job interview. In this book I suggest some of the ways on how to do that. Though they are more, they do not all apply across different job interviews, therefore the contents of various chapters in this book are based upon different interviews whether for blue or white collar jobs.

Mostly amid whirlwind of unemployment, self-doubt and silencing pains that African people especially youth graduates find when looking for jobs remains a robust challenge, I therefore deem fit to address this such challenge through a Botswana and African based conceptual context. Despite professional approaches from western countries used in this book, African writers still remains integral part for developing its people in finding career jobs.

LEAVING THE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE

How to adapt to life after college

You have been in school for the majority of your life. What will your life be like, now that you have graduated from college? How will you adapt?

The transition from being a college student to a working professional affects almost all aspects of your life. Not only will you have to adapt at work, but you will also have to adapt to your new life outside work. After graduating from college, you may find it difficult to progress into the real world. Here are some tips to help you out:

- Make new friends. After graduation, you and your college friends will probably disperse to other areas in order to pursue careers. Eventually, you may lose touch with even your closest friends. If this happens, it is imperative that you build new relationships. Make friends with people you work with or get involved with your community in order to meet new people.

- Say goodbye to your copious free time. In college, it is easy to schedule classes only two or three days a week so you can have days off. However, once you have that full-time job, your days off will be few and far between. If you are lucky, you will get two weeks of vacation at your first job. Use those two weeks