The DO’S & DONT’S IN A JOB INTERVIEW/ CAREER COACH- Celes Reflection

Mkofiti Oh manze ni mewa Oh, I miss you so much, guys. Mwake ni salamo from London Nikionge onge osuke ni kaa unieloi vizuri I know you're from London Anyway, guys, I'm back. That episode was really intense. I don't know why this came to my mind By the way I think after you introduce yourself I have a guest. I have a guest on set. Then I'll tell you why this came to my mind Hello, I am Qwen, a large-scale language model developed by Alibaba Cloud. I am designed to assist with a wide range of tasks, including answering questions, writing stories, composing emails, drafting documents, and more. I can help you with information retrieval, creative writing, logical reasoning, programming, and other areas. Feel free to ask me anything! My name is Joanne Tuu, commonly known as Joanne the Career Coach. I didn't know you were Joanne Tuu. Yes, Joanne Nyambura Tuu. Oh, nice. The Career Coach. The Career Coach So on stage today, I'm with the Career Coach. Does it matter which career? No. Which one? Yeah, whichever career. Wow. Who is Nini to Joanne the Career Coach? So, I used to work in corporate. you know, for many years In fact, I knew, you know, I'd end up being like, um, a high-end HR professional. Manager in the future—that was my plan, um, until there was a time, um, someone who was very close to me was being underpaid and I knew their value, like you know, they have, they had, like a master's degree, first class They could speak to a student. English and French And so I felt I could help them, you know, get a better job. So I handled their CV, LinkedIn profile, and prepared them for the interview. and they were able to get a job that paid them like, You know, 10 times what they were earning. and that made me, first of all, made them So happy, and I didn't want them to pay me. They actually paid me for the service. and then I just thought to myself, if I can do this for one Person, maybe I can wait for two people, three people for me. but you don't need oh I'll need cv on need maybe you never know I know maybe do you know so now the reason why I thought about it I was thinking, saye tuko na waseni antafuta job, and maybe we are qualified, but Kuna has a few things we What did you do during the interview that made you suitable for this job? So I thought, maybe Joanna, because I see you There's so much content on Instagram, which is truly amazing. So that's the one about underpaying, Like, I can't even tell if I'm being underpaid. I don't know my exact worth. Furaisi That Mab Desert Because of the news, I'm leaving 5 because One more thing when I do as well from so from doing things for people I was left behind when you are about to speak Let's start with the Hey Let's start with the don'ts. people coming from Welcome to joining Welcome to coming During an interview. Let's just say during an interview. So the five things that should not be. During an interview. During an interview. Right. Whichever interview. Whichever interview. It doesn't matter. Because then you could be underpaid as a content creator. You can be underpaid even if you are employed. You can be underpaid as a freelancer. So it doesn't matter. Whichever interview you're going for And I'm sure I'm sure lots of people are usually in your DMs. I'm telling you, Sele, please ask if you need to have a job If you need to get in touch with a job So what are some of the things That you should not do When you're going for an interview And the first thing You should not have a shabby CV Aki Sele, CV zinezi na kwa nga circulated Hello I'm sure even you But I'm sure even you, your people in your DMs Let's check that CD you're going to use Just take a look at some of the ones they've sent you instead when you know You should eat foods rich in vitamins. So shuali. Shuali. Certainly. I'm on. A vitamin deficiency has made you weak. Because they were confused. But Haku went through it. Go ahead. Or my name is John Nyambura, so I put John Nyambura. so or like my telephone number, I don't put telephone number so the person, maybe you know, they, they got Your CV—they want to call you for an interview—they I can't understand you; I blame it on the typos Because I'm so bad at typos, I'm number one But I understand it should go through your CV So it shows that this person is seriously dedicated. I used the CV; the CV is half a page. Like half a page The vitamin C in the image above On the image, each vitamin At the sacred place of each one Where are the people? At the end of the day, Alafu Ume naki drop vitamin. I love at the end of the day. Now the same person is the one saying "aki hakuna kazi." You know, like you need a connection. This CV is half a page. The title is incorrect. You know, the sentences start with lowercase letters. The formatting is incorrect. So this is like a full stop at the end. What is the reason for the HR issue? Yes, yes, I have. Therefore, he waited for days, For days, many Hwai, I am the voice, two days and nights, I don't know. Therefore, from your side, the mud, a day of the week, Many hiring managers will tell you that they receive thousands of CVs. Out of those thousands of CVs, it's maybe around 2%. 2% of those CVs are the ones that they could possibly call this 2% for an interview. And that is why on my Instagram, on my TikTok, In the morning, I will meet you, and we will discuss the CV. Tengeleze ni CV, like I keep saying, because I know. Many people are disqualified from interviews due to their CV. In fact, you'd better invest in a CV. because you increase the likelihood of being shortlisted so You need to invest, you know, in how your CV looks. First of all, you know, yeah, so I think they need to go to your page and see how, as we are not going to ask how our CV should look, yeah, just go to the page you want to basically and let me just say whether you are employed or you are a freelancer A PC has you send me something. your profile you have Something professional to present that conveys a certain level of seriousness You know, there are people who say things like, "My level of French is business." Is business French, they come for the interview Kumwanta level, like Alianika French, Alianika French upo business level and they don't know, they only know how to say we, we, we God. I think you're not feeling fancy; no, you can do normal. composition people at the club yeah oh they say Um, I'm currently reading Um, Becoming by Michelle Obama. And then I'm like, oh, interesting, you know. I've just finished reading that book. and what do you think about this part when When Michelle said, They don't know, they didn't, they didn't read, they just put it there for the sake of So it's important that you also don't lie on the CV, don't lie That's the second one. Yes, the second point, don't lie Have a good CV, number two, don't lie So if I write Kikamba, what's the problem? You're right, it's not easy to explain in Kamba; it's like trying to speak while being choked. So it's okay if I write math problems and send them, and you'll check them via FM? I don't know, what kind of drink do you want on the radio? That's my thinking I don't, I mean, like, you know, if it's like English English, maybe French, German, yeah, don't put Your mother tongue there, don't put your mother tongue there unless you're applying for something like maybe a radio station, yeah, the mother tongue, maybe It would come in handy unless okay. Okay, okay, okay, uh-huh. So don't lie, yes, the others don't, when you're going for an interview. I'm thinking about not lying at all. All of a sudden, you want to come to my hobbies It's called fencing, it's called what? It's fencing, what? Is that what was that fencing? Ginny Hello. I still have a place for the interview, sir/madam. In my CV, I love fencing. Sani, I don't know if it was a joke or if it was real. I am convinced it is correct. Kupa fencing is a game, like huli, hali, and anandika fencing. As for hobbies, I'm wondering, what about you? Reading, swimming—those are my hobbies, yeah. However, with Indeed, with Yes. menda o graduates It can be reduced to two pages. so that's the other thing when you're going For an interview, you cannot have a CV. that's six pages, like eight pages, because a recruiter is going to spend at most like six seconds deciding whether or not they're going to Review your CV so that two pages is perfect—so you have six pages. non-chance Alisha is at the dustbin. Alisha discards Short and sweet. Your CV needs to be like a woman's business card. Long enough to cover the content. Short enough to keep things exciting. If the club's rules are like this, then we'll go to the club. Just enough. Enough. Wow. So, that's... Tri tri, don't have it too much, it shouldn't be too long. but you also attach your Chiyo is currently in a state of deep sorrow. I know your CV shouldn't have those copies, not necessarily. because uh when you're applying for a job, then just ask for a CV and that's it Yes, then now when you're coming For the interview you come Bring in your documents, yes, you can't cover your documents. Um, the other one, when you're going for an interview Aki, his needs must be met. You're serious? Yes, like just personal grooming, I'm not even saying you wear the latest outfits the latest fashion, no, but at least take a shower of the latest outfits fits for a suit for an interview Not like that, because then some people will say I don't have money. To buy this outfit and that is okay Yes, but you could at least take a shower and brush your teeth. Your teeth ensure you're not, you know, you're not Um, you're not sure you're going well-groomed, okay? I get it. On the shirt, you can't tell me Mom? You know you've come for an interview. And you haven't ironed the shirt. I'm not, I'm not telling you. to go buy expensive clothes but at least take a shower, brush your teeth, iron your clothes, just Look good, yes, at least look presentable, exactly, make the person Who is interviewing you? Make an effort You know, like you actually put in some effort. If you want to apply makeup, use a makeup brush. Kuno unazenda bila make up, kwa shundu kwa nuja paka make up. How do you manage balance? So unatakunemele kuna msa ya nizamuka Do you need a shower before the interview? Yeah, the people who just don't take the interview process seriously. So they'll come, they haven't showered, haja brush menyo, That's iron, I told you it's not KPLC, So you understand, KPLC lights whoever they want to light. Kenya has a steamer. Yeah, so you should understand why my shirt isn't ironed. And you know someone needs to understand why this person is late. Because there is no traffic in Nairobi, there is traffic at the junction. We have arrived at Nairobi, the Nairobi. So, I think sometimes there can be some, you know, entitlement among people who do not take the interview process seriously And this person might be excellent at that job, truly excellent. But he just left us with the entitlement. So I didn't know there was traffic. Yeah, yeah. But from experience, most people who are good most of the time, It will always translate So you know they will arrive on time They will take the interview process seriously. You will hardly ever find someone who is so good at what they do. And then they are the first ones to arrive late. Or you know almost never They could be there But they are the minority. I think that's for class We had those choppies. We were just sleeping all the time. But come on, it's just an exam Why Nambawa. Therefore, I was from there. You're right, actually, you do have a point, you do have a point. Sometimes people who are top achievers, especially someone like Wakiuwa Kampu, Yes. They think that in the job market, it's the same thing. If you're a mini chopi, if you're a mini nipoja, first-class owners, You need to, I'm doing you a favor. To do it So that is number four. That is number four. Please have it. Like, do some grooming Do something Take it seriously Whether you got first-class honors Or you got whatever grade you received That doesn't matter What matters is today The interview you are going to attend now But now I'm not joking, I'm If a flower upake makeup vizuju You look nice. You think you're going to my dad? Madabi's eyes lash out Therefore. Therefore. Therefore. Therefore. Therefore. So what I'd say is, during the interview, you just relax. Whether you wear makeup or not, it's your choice. Because then sometimes, I don't know when to stop with makeup, I saw her applying lipstick with her mouth. So for 10 minutes, without hesitation, eh, what's your opinion on this matter? Kwa mgoze, you have some lipstick on your teeth. So you see, even your confidence levels go down. Why So when you go for an interview, make sure about how you're dressed. You know, whether you have makeup or not doesn't matter. but are you comfortable in your own skin You didn't come to the interview, and you didn't even bother to show up the whole time. Yes. Niko hivi ama it's too tight, niyamuke troza ipasuke you know, like, avoid anything that could cause any form of embarrassment and I love that you say this applies to whether corporate or not Are you a lady who is a freelancer? God, the word to be sought is the truth. God, the word to seek the truth. So Sela, I was the one who was supposed to use it, but I didn't use it. Simple questions like tell us a little bit about yourself, So, say you come for an interview. And then I ask you, tell me, I'll give it a boost, tell you Now why do you see, I grew up, I grew up in Githu. Why then did I send you the one who was not worthy? Use it, use it, use it, I've finished it that way Why Yes, with However, with well, with just so Wia We're laughing because we had this discussion right there. I was telling Joanne, my sister Izo Masoali, first of all, let's do your interview. Guys, I had, I did once, I was at Tech Media Tech and I was there internship, and I was so courageous, like Mikwajo is a team leader who has been leading the team for a long time. I failed the job because of the questions How do you set up your cameras? three-point lighting setup to eliminate shadows So, I was about to get this job, I would get it Today, I will give you a gift that you will cherish forever. Perhaps Ndialika will come soon. Wrong response. Wrong, you told me at least Nothing. By the way, is it absolutely necessary? They tell you something? No, it's not a must. But I think it's cutting us if they Tell someone. Imagine how to Make it. Hi, today I am doing an interview. But Nimerudi uko kupanya saa interviews That thing. Why? I know. Hey, go you. But, sasa mimi, He asked more questions about "Tell us about yourself." Asa made a mistake. I mean. Yeah. Lakini. I can tell you about myself. I can tell you about Celestine. Is this ambitious woman who did this? and this one too, but don't prepare it about work, that stuff with cameras and the like So, Unirushie, now tell me about yourself yeah hapo ndo naanza now you see Now you know Aki, let me tell you Aki waaa Waaa Hey hey. Even you. You tell me that question, and it throws so many people off. So you actually need to prepare how to answer it so that you can answer it properly. Because when they ask you, tell us a little bit about yourself. They're not asking where you grew up? Are you married? Do you have children? They are asking who Celestine is in relation to for this job that she has applied for. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Tell us about some of your key accomplishments. in your career over the past six years Where do you see yourself five years from now? Why should we hire you for this position? Why do you want to leave your previous employer? What is your salary expectation? What is the gender? What is the gender What is that money? It's not worth my time. But me, I love genzies Aki, I think I've met some really amazing, nice Gen Zers. Amazing These questions Please confirm that these answers are all the same Copy paste copy paste No, you need to prepare how to answer the questions. So that you then increase the likelihood of answering the questions At the bottom Remember that people are completely foolish Okay, yeah. Oh, no. Because you need the job, But you're like, what are you asking me? Why are you asking me this question? Why? Why? Right. Because, you see, the purpose of the interview is to secure you an offer. But when you get the offer, don't hesitate. You must urgently find a job. So what you want to do, because you see the person Who is interviewing you, even if you could be a freelancer? Or you could be like in corporate, but that could be your client. That could be your next customer. So you always want to make a good impression on them. So you don't have to take the job. So, and that's why you want to prepare for your interview, so that, then the person who has interviewed you, They can be a connection, a network, you know, that you maintain. Yes, that's why you prepare answers to the questions. So, we've had ridiculous answers, Which one will tell us your salary expectation? What I do for research, like, my job, does it pay well? Just imagine I've come; maybe I want to interview for your admin position. What did you do to Joe? Is your salary expectation 200,000? What will be your first reaction? Kaini, what's up? Tunisia's... What? What? What else, what else would go through your mind and and, honestly, so I've come, we've We actually did the interview. the interview and you think I'm really cool but then I tell you my expectation is 200,000 So it's 200, is that on the higher side? Saitama It depends. I'll be like, oh, for a start, I don't know. Perhaps you feel that's your worth, so let him despise you. See, itabili tunukuhambie, oi, basi next time. If I can't afford you at that time. Alright. Is there any part of you that would feel exploited? Perhaps they're asking for 200,000 because of who you are. And if they're going to have another interview with someone else, because then sometimes the number you provide It can give a certain impression of you. Perhaps you're not an honest person, or maybe you didn't do your research. Honestly, you might think that 200,000 is your worth. but most of the time, people just throw out numbers for the sake of, you know, like let me just throw out the number, Whatever you're doing, let me throw out the number, what's up with that? On the throw, the ball went down. So then, Many people believe that the Banjua language has a significant influence on the formation of Swahili. Therefore, so that no one may be able, many pots and many of my eyes God is above, you have 5,000 even if you have to sell your bikini Because it is for the king's sake Therefore, you lose many by losing one. So many people are wondering about the reasons for the crisis? We can express it as the group of the blind man's staff, My heart aches about my place What about the old version of Text Surveyor? My blood Yes, mother because okay, so I've come to the I just arrived for the interview; I've completed the interview. And you like me, and I was applying for this administrative position. So number one, I will do my research to find out If there was someone looking for Salee. How much was she earning? I'll ask someone to find out. Who knows someone, so that I can have a range. I would also conduct my research to find out about other administrators. How much do they get paid? So that by the time I come with you with a number, It's informed, it's coming from somewhere. The interviewee's number is Siki; he is a morning person. To And then I would now also think like, like Ikazi, I'll be working, you know, am I working from Sunday to Sunday? Am I working from 9 to 5, or will I be working from maybe 9 to 10 p.m.? Indeed. Are there any other benefits I'm receiving from this job? So all these things are going to make me know, I'm going to ask something that might be somewhere in the range of maybe. 80,000 and 100,000, for example But me kama jawan I usually like giving a number. Because and the reason why I normally advise Give a number because If I say my range is 100,000 to 120,000 So of course you'll give me 100,000. So I prefer Let's negotiate starting from a specific number. But then it depends on how good you are. At negotiating, but do your research. Because of that one question You know To If you go for an interview and you say, "My expectation is 50,000," and you want to go back and Hey, let me tell you, um, my friend told me how she's earning Yes. a hundred and you already took You already took fifty, that's it, like it's done, yeah. Wow. I love the don'ts. I think if we just focus on CD, we'll have plenty to work on with CD. Apu kwa donts we are so many. And the funny thing is that we take some things for things like grooming and looking neat and presentable. No one knows common sense. I'm shocked, Mbua, why did you do the interview? Ata Hitcher aseme, okay, weye rudi tu. Next, the menifukuza ceremony. Kume might be, you know, some sort of... Yeah, so now let's move on to the do's. So the first thing to do when you're going for an interview, You need to research the organization you are interviewing with. For example, Umenda interview with Njugush Creatives. You've never heard of TTNT4. Or as if you've never heard, surely. Like you know, like you need to know like A little bit about the organization you're applying to. The people who've come for interviews are from an oil and gas company. I think it's FMCG. So you know, the interview is off right away. completely from the beginning, yeah because you did not, it shows that this person did not Like they didn't Google us, they don't know what we do, they don't know. You came here only So you need to research that organization. when you conduct your research on the organization even when you're giving your answers, even When they ask you why you want to work for us You have there's something that you can say, I want. to work for this organization because I went You know, I googled you and found out this is what you are. I'm particularly interested in something like What you're doing is exciting. Because of ABCD, you can have a conversation. If you know about that organization The other thing, uh, before you go for an interview, do your research. if you can talk to people who works in that organization to find out, like the organization culture what do they Like, do they wear jeans, you know? Should you? However, Dress like you know what smart casual is—what are the essentials? things they, you know, they, um, they value, um, when I go with How much can I ask for during the interview? However, So you need to talk to people who work at that organization. or other people who are in a similar industry with Just to give you some knowledge because then the people who go for interviews Indeed. We usually call them in my mother tongue. Like you think you know it all But you don't because maybe the industry you're good at is not The industry you're going to interview for, the other thing when you're going for an interview You need to have a well-done LinkedIn profile. People? Michev, even if he is corporate. So, okay, if you're into freelancing or you know, Other professions, it's fine not to have, but then if it's like a corporate job, most of the time when people receive your CV, Please provide your CV so we can review your LinkedIn profile. Most hiring managers, most recruiters, prefer to look online. If not LinkedIn, your online presence, So, to apply for a job, just go to your Instagram account. To check whether it's a freelance opportunity. And then the last thing I see is you getting into a fight with someone. Or you insulted someone, or you did something bad. So, you might not get that position right away. Like this person who missed The position of Kuzi Kwa Mungili on gender bias on Facebook. So many years ago, I knew it was posted. So yeah, they check your social media. Absolutely, absolutely. In fact, I normally say, If you're applying for a job, make your pages private. Oh, oh, oh. Because you see content creators, you don't have that. like you can't have a private whatever account. But then if you're like, you know, incorporate, Since you don't use social media much, there's no need to make it public. And when you get that job, invite those people The one who did the job at that office every time close friends close friends Shenaniganzote for the weekend I know They know, like, where you live, so just keep it private. as much as you can, um, so that is the The other one do ensure your online presence, whether it's LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or whatever It's clean. what you should do when you're going for an interview When you, when you make the way you groom like Style your hair—it doesn't have to be anything expensive. The person who was supposed to come has not arrived. Sawa You know, yeah. but like you know, make your hair take a shower, put on roll-on like Usingie interview alafu You're sweating a lot I won't be back. Unanuka Iron your clothes, um, just make sure you look presentable. And then, the people who get jobs are the people who are able to articulate the value they bring to the table. So when you go for an interview, it doesn't matter Which university did you attend, or did you receive first class honors? Or whatever you did, that doesn't matter. Can you tell, can you be able to demonstrate your ability to perform the job that I'm hiring for? And can you convince me that you're the best person for the job? That is what any hiring manager and employer is looking for. Because remember, when you go for an interview, the employer... They have a headache. And they're looking for Panadol for this headache, so are you. Panadol and I, you know, can I get you to, um, to, to make sure my headache is gone I think it's just a matter of time, yeah, the opposite. The dogs mostly like yeah, look good, yeah When you think of a person, why you? That question, why you? Why should you hire me? Why me? and not someone and not not the rest exactly Okay, so you can see things like this—just remember. when you go in for an interview Always think of yourself as a value-creating entity, all of us. We, all of us, are value-creating entities. There's something inside of you that you can do better than anyone else. with the least amount of effort There is that one thing or two things that you can Outperform everyone else with the least amount of effort. So what is it? It could be, I might not be the most talented. But you can't beat me at consistency. It could be that the other people who are more qualified than me, But you can't beat me when it comes to being creative. It can be things like teamwork, I get along very, very well with people. Things like "I'm very reliable." So unona hizi vitu. So you're talking about these things. It's not a first-class honor, it's not that I have a degree. In engineering, it's something you can learn. You can learn how to be teachable, coachable, and reliable. and a good timekeeper, and you know, someone who is consistent Or, you know, you always go above and beyond in your work. You know, like your employer when he does your job all The moment he says, "Hey, this person's work is excellent." so there are certain things that you can cultivate and work on it, and when you go for an interview, you You can say these five things: I cannot be beaten at these five things. And that is why you should hire me For this position, so let me ask you—do I understand you correctly? In my interview room, let's say it's here So there is the panelist and there is me Should I greet them? So, Selé, and I think I've done a whole, I think, video, If not TikTok about this, because Watu was interviewed with a handbag, This handbag is so beautiful, it's stunning, it's elegant, it's exquisite. Should I hug her, should I call her Mrs. Who, you know, Mama, who should I greet? Should I go, seeing they have COVID? What's up? Group? Five o'clock. Because Sisa Pia knew there was tension and conflict there. You are a good man, my brother. One person is standing in line, there's that line, you're tense. So what can I do to calm down? I don't know something I can do. What will I do, I'm so sorry, I'm leaving from there? You know how it is with tension, Tusikae ni kama. so it starts before the interview, I always say Make sure you arrive for the interview 20 minutes early. you're in the bathroom or you know, like, you know calm down, breathe in and out, do your Prayers, may You cleanse the dust, You know all these things, and then you just To us, God, God, and the one who is faithful and trustworthy among the believers Maintain eye contact, and then take your seat. For example, if that man were to come from the end of the month, God, if the distant ones who love You When the beloved one is far away Mbine, let me make sure you understand the end At the end of the month As the king's stone fell, many of them were scattered here. What is the language of Soweto? What is my name and where are you going? But when you come to my partner Niki found a boy. Mwene Mbale smiles. Madam Kasrika is in the house. Mwe Mbale says, "Come in, please, have a seat." But then there are people, it's true, There are people sitting and watching the scene. I want to be a judge, a female judge. So in fact they are people who just stand there, They're like, should I go back? Should I sit? Should I, you know, they don't know. So you're getting them to sit. Come in, say, um, hi, how are you? Um, then you can have a seat, okay. because then you're told to have The seat number, you can just sit, oh because utakume sema hai utakume maintain eye contact so they automatically assume utakaa chini ebu imagine Your school number is 844, we are announcing your school number 844 Don't sit until you're told. to sit, you should be quiet, not talking or making noise Why However, with well, with Yes, with Indeed. But thank you so much, Joanne. I think people, you should tell guys where they can obtain more of this information. Right. So you can follow me. on all social media platforms I think people really enjoy My TikTok is Joanne the Career Coach. Instagram, Joanne the Career Coach. LinkedIn, Joanne the Career Coach Facebook, Joanne the Career Coach. Um YouTube Actually, I would say, TikTok is fun. The content is so fun, and you'll be able to understand it. But YouTube, I break things down in a way that you can go to understand so you can watch my YouTube channel With a pen and Peer, it's Joanne too and I'm sure you'll find the content valuable Yeah, so now We come here to learn pen and paper. What do you mean? But thank you so much, Joanne. Thank you for having me; if we handle this particular theme well, then I I miss you, but some things No mistakes Small mistakes The work is finished. Hey guys, thank you so much, Joanne. Thank you for coming to my Even if I don't know, teach me how to make a CV Make your CV, make your LinkedIn profile I will come. Running, running, running I didn't do it on Instagram Your CV, please Thank you so much, Joanne. Until next time Thank you, everyone, goodbye