High Performance Interviewing

Tom Darrow

Talent Connections, LLC

Agenda

■ The Basics

■ Beyond the Basics

■ Q&A

Interview Skills - The Basics

■ Good night’s sleep

■ Arrival - 30/10 Rule

■ Attire

■ Posture

■ Eye Contact

■ Smile

Interview Skills - The Basics

Advanced Preparation■ Research the company

■ Research the position

■ Research the interview

Interview Skills - Beyond The Basics

Interview Skills - Beyond the Basics

■ Goal is to get an offer

■ Confidence and enthusiasm

■ Develop a rapport with interviewer

■ Speak slower and concisely

■ Listen

■ Body language

Questions From the Interviewer

Four Categories of Questions■ Why do you want to work here?

■ What can you do for us?

■ What kind of person are you?

■ What will it cost us to hire you?

Other Questions

■ Behavioral/Situational questions

■ Illegal questions

■ Salary questions

■ Weakness/development need questions

■ Job transition questions

Asking Questions

■ No Questions?

■ Refer to Written Questions■ Ask about the company

■ Ask about the position

■ Ask about training

The Two Best Questions to Ask

■ “You seem happy here and obviously have been successful.” “What do you enjoy about the company?”

■ “Based upon my experience and accomplishments and our interview today, do you have any concerns that I wouldn’t be qualified for the position?”

Make a Good Last Impression

■ Wrap-Up

■ Ask for the Offer

■ Thank You

■ Refer Back to Common Interest/Small Talk

■ Give the Impression You’re Interested and You Feel it went Well

■ Smile!

After the Interview

■ Thank you note/e-mail

■ Follow up

■ Learn!

■ Don’t let your expectations get too high

■ Don’t give up!!

The Five Secrets to Success

■ Prayer

■ Preparation

■ Communicate Trust

■ Be Content and Confident in Who You Are

■ Relax