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Interview Tips & Follow-Up

Sherry Pfaff-Doody

Ayers Basement Systems

Interview Tips & Follow-Up

1. Focus on maintaining a professional image-before, during and

after!

2. Credibility/LinkedIn/Online Presence

3. Attitude

4. Interview Prep

5. Interview Follow-Up

Waiting for that call or email?

What email address do they have for you?

Is it appropriate?

[email protected]

[email protected]

Phone number

Is it current?

Phone etiquette

Do you have an appropriate voicemail set up?

Who is answering your phone and how are they answering?

Prep your family who may be answering your phone

Seems simple, but these things could be deal breakers!

Focus on Maintaining a Professional Image

There are things you may be doing (or not doing) that are affecting your job

search

Always appear polished

Don’t air your financial matters

Always assume potential employers or connections are watching

Avoid looking desperate

“I’ll take anything”

“I’ve applied for 200 jobs”

Don’t show up at every event

Focus on Maintaining a Professional Image

Social Media Rule of Thumb

Assume everyone can see everything!

Don’t advertise every interview you have

Employers will find out-that is not a good thing for you

Avoid making offensive comments

Every time you post something, ask yourself, “is this controversial?” to make your decision

Don’t complain about people-exes, companies that rejected you, etc.

Be unbiased

“But, its my right…”

Solution…

Credibility

LinkedIn- Recommendations and Endorsements

“Someone asked me to recommend them, should I?”

Would you put your reputation on the line?

“How about endorsements?”

What if someone called you and asked you about that endorsement?

Attitude Get past the “this is who I am, take it or leave it” mentality

Avoid negativity

Negativity=drama=unproductive worker

Avoid being negative

Avoid surrounding yourself with negativity

DON’T complain about employers (or anyone for that matter!)

Although it may be difficult, don’t be negative after rejections

Learn from experience & make improvements

Don’t place blame on employers/accountability

Interview Preparation

Research

Company

Goals, history, mission/vision

Interviewer(s)

Position

50 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Read them

Prepare answers

“What have you been doing since your last job?”

“Why did you go through this training program?”

And don’t say, “Because Michigan Works paid for it”

Interviewing What to take to the interview:

Resume-extra copies

Portfolio

Nicely presented

Job description

Note pad and ink pens

Questions-at least 5

Confidence and a good attitude

Interview Mistakes to Avoid

Showing up late

Discussing personal problems or family

Talking about pay

Only do this AFTER you have been offered the job

Arguing or getting defensive

Don’t interrupt the interviewer

Inflating the truth/trying to sound like you are an expert at everything

Interview Attire Dress properly

Clean, professional clothing

Including undershirts

Not too revealing

Avoid too much jewelry & cologne/perfume

(But do wear deodorant)

Make sure your hair is dry

Finish dressing before you arrive on company premises

Appropriate Attire

Inappropriate Attire

After the Interview

Reflect on what you did well and what you can improve on

Send a “thank you” note within 24 hours

Send to all interviewers

And receptionist too

Make a follow up call

Don’t be annoying

But don’t skip this step

There is a fine line

Remember, it’s a small world!

Contact

Sherry Pfaff-Doody

[email protected]

@Sherrydoody@MCEEATweets

-Sherry Pfaff-Doody-Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance