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Interviewing Strategies & Skills

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Interviewing Strategies & Skills

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Know yourself Be able to articulate YOUR

– Skills– Values– Interests– Abilities– Long term plans

Be able to give examples of them Think on your feet

– outside the box Use common sense

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Types of interviews

On campus interviews •Screening interviews

On site interviews•Second round interviews

One on one Panel interviews

•Group interviews Over a meal

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Review

Prepared for questions about resume Familiar with contents Answer questions pertaining to resume Typically asked questions

– “Why should we hire you?”– “Tell me about one of your

weaknesses...”

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Review

Questions for organization “How soon do you expect to make

your decision” Interview starter questions

“Tell me what you know about us“ “Tell me about yourself?”

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Show the complete picture

Tell me about yourself...

tell a story….

how do you want companies to remember you?

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Rehearse Practice

– tape recorder– mirror – video camera– friends, family

Notecards No memorized answers

– just concepts and key “buzz words”

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Preparing for the interview Familiarity with business location Copy of resume updated & in folder

– References included Few questions prepared for interviewer

at end of interview Visualize setting, positive interview Anticipate stressors What to wear

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First impressionsMen Women

SuitJacketPressed shirtNo beepers

SuitPlain jewelryNo perfumeHair groomed

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Rules of Thumb

No sleeveless shirts Have your clothes pressed No open toe shoes Pantyhose for women, socks for

men Clothes should be comfortable

– avoid too tight, too short

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Accessories Shoes

– Polished, comfortable

Socks/Hose– Do not go without socks/hose

Belts– If have belt loops, wear a belt

Jewelry– Minimal

Purse/Attache Case

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Dress for the position you want, not the position you have

Men• Wear a white t-shirt under dress shirt

– Helps with perspiration

• Have someone help you tie your tie Women

• Pull hair back• Go easy on make up• One ring per hand

Hints

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Different clothing types

Professional Dress• Interview outfit• Daily clothing for professional office setting

Business Casual Dress• Dress down Fridays or casual office environment• Career Fair

Casual Dress• Company picnic• Traveling for work

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Women’s Professional

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Women’s Business Casual

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Women’s Casual

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Men’s Professional

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Men’s Business Casual

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Men’s Casual

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Day of the interview Fresh shower, well groomed Leave plenty of time for mishaps Eat prior to the interview

• Avoid too much caffeine and sugar Arrive early

• 15 minutes ample time – too early makes interviewers nervous

When arriving a business, be courteous to all employees

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The interview process Casual conversation

– “How was the traffic?, did you find us O.K.?” Down to business

• Actual interview begins– Listen, buzzwords, new info.

• Employer will discuss company/position– Proceed to ask questions about skills, etc.– Behavioral questions (situation)

• End by asking if you have questions

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The interview process

Closing the interview– Employer initiates

• Standing up, shaking hands– “Thank-you for interviewing”

– Let employer know you are interested• Prepare closing statement

– “Thank you for taking the time to interview me, I’m very interested in this position...”

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Tricky Questionsa.k.a..

behavioral questions

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Behavioral Interview Techniques

STAR METHOD–S - situation–T - task–A - action–R - result

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Behavioral Interview Questions

•Give me an example of a problem you encountered & how you handled it?•Give me an example of a time when you faced a lot of obstacles to achieving a goal…•Talk about a stressful situation you’ve experienced…•Tell me about a time when you’ve been a team player..•Tell me about a project or role that you’ve taken on that is outside your job description….•Tell me about a situation when you “took the ball & ran with it.”•How have you handled situations in which you had to deal with something that you're not totally comfortable with?•How do you build your confidence?•Give me an example of how you’ve failed…•Tell me about a time when you’ve had to challenge authority...

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The verdict

Job is offered to you• “Thank you for calling,

I’ll get back to you with my decision by the end of the day..”

Job is not offered• “Thank you for taking

the time to interview me..”

Professional/polite

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Comments / Questions

Remember to be yourself…

Everyone is nervous…Be prepared

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