interviews. job interview for pepsi this is an example of a well planned interview
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Interviews
Job Interview for Pepsi
• This is an example of a well planned interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBGaBS34a1A
Expert Advice for Job Interviews
How to prepare for an interview
• Do a little homework before hand – Research the company and position– Search for…• Locations• Products and services• Customers• Competition• History• Philosophy• Recent news
• Prepare for the actual interview– Practice your answers to common questions– Rehearse your interview with a friend– Prepare your interview materials before you leave• Copies of your resume• List of references and contact info• Sample work (if appropriate)
– Dress professionally and comfortably
Bad Interview
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J34-t-QJ7cE
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP0sqRMzkwo
Make a Good First Impression
• Before interview– Be on Time– Be positive– Greet with a firm handshake and smile– Avoid negative comments about current or former
employers– Relax…think of it as a conversation…not an
interrogation
During the Interview
• Show self-confidence – Make eye contact and answer in a clear voice
• Remember to listen– Communication is “two-way”
• Reflect before answering a difficult question• Ask questions you’ve prepared in advance– Time, clothing, etc…
• Avoid Negative Body Language– Frequently touching your mouth– Faking a cough to think about the answer to a
difficult question– Gnawing on your lip– Tight and forced smiles– Swinging your foot or leg– Folding or crossing your arms– Slouching– Avoiding eye contact
After the Interview
• End with a handshake and a Thank You• Follow up with call or e-mail
10 things to do to perform your best in an interview
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVvh08YtMp0&feature=channel
Common Job Interview Mistakes• Arrive late – and give excuses
• Look disheveled or inappropriately dressed
• Slouch in your seat
• Don’t maintain good eye contact
• Brag about yourself…but you should site evidence of accomplishments
• Respond in an unfocused rambling manner
• No enthusiasm for the job
• Answer most questions with a “yes” or “no”
• Appear desperate for a job…any job
• Call the interviewer by his/her first name
• Badmouth your current or former employer
• When they ask if you have any questions, say “No”
Common Job Interview Mistakes
Types of Interviews
• One-on-One Interview • Screening Interview• Committee Interview• Group Interview (all applicants together)• Telephone Interview