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Interview Skills for the Criminal Justice
ProfessionalMike Major, SPHR
DirectorCareer Services
Interview Skills for the Criminal Justice
ProfessionalMike Major, SPHR
DirectorCareer Services
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Over 100 organizations schedule to
attend!
Opportunities for all majors and all class
levels:
Full-time
Part-time
Co-op/Internship
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About Me Parents Essexville, MI
My “Criminal Justice” Experience
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Michigan Army National Guard 1997-2002
United States Navy Reserve 2008-Present
Who is your competition?
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What will you bring to the organization?
Do you have the skills necessary to do the work?
Do you have the experience that the organization desires?
Value Proposition
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Bullet Statements for Criminal Justice Speak the language of your profession
Managed team of 9 police officers and supervisors that investigated police officer misconduct
Observed through internship a multi-agency task force to reduce violent crime through the service of outstanding arrest warrants in the Saginaw City area
Promoted from intern within six months of service following acquisition of excellent in law enforcement duties
Responded to alarms, fires or other immediate threats to life or property at the Corporate Headquarters with 5,000 employees and over 25,000 square feet of land
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What is most important? Use previous experiences that are relevant to the
position you are applying for: Acceptable format:
Security / Loss Prevention Co-op Aug. 2011 – May 2013The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI
Monitored over 40 camera screens covering over 25,000 square ft. of property from the command center
Responsible for facilitating a safe corporate environment by working the front gate, registering guests and verifying identify for over 700 persons per 8-hour shift
What kind of position could I consider this “relevant” for?
Relevant Course work can also be listed in this section
Related Experience
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Review, review, review! Career Services
964-4954 Appointments with staff for review
SVSU Writing Center Faculty members Guidelines and Tutorials available:
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Last words on documents…
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Top quality résumé & cover letter Use a professional voicemail message and email
address What’s on your FACEBOOK? Reply promptly to messages from potential
employers Networking! Are you on LinkedIn?
Earning the Interview
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A photograph posted to Alicia Lynch's Twitter account, @SomeSkankinMI, shows the Michigan woman wearing an SVSU race shirt with fake scars on her legs. The photograph has gained national attention and led to death threats following the costume tweet.
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/11/boston_marathon_bombing_victim.html Manage your online presence
Common Dress Code Mistakes(Page 20)
Don’t be THAT person!
MEN suits that don’t fit
properly and are wrinkled mismatched socks mismatched belt and
shoes facial hair that is not
trimmed or shaven properly
inappropriate ties strong scented cologne
WOMEN skirts that are too short strong scented perfume too much make-up no hosiery with skirts lack of hygiene improper jewelry large, mismatched purse
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“Business Casual” vs. “Professional”
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Males – It’s all about the suit
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Research the organization Internet – how do they present themselves? Contact HR for company packet Assess culture through current employees
Prepare copies of résumé Select or purchase proper attire Develop sample questions and answers Videotape practice interview
Preparation before the Interview
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Firm handshake Eye contact Posture and grace Do not sit until offered a seat Greet everyone you meet with a smile,
introduction & handshake Treat everyone as though they are a decision
maker
General Rules of Ettiquette
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Step 1: Introductory State First impressions are made Building a rapport
Step 2: Review your qualifications 30 Second Pitch Focus on your strengths & skills Use your research and establish that you are a
good fit in their culture Give concise and thorough responses
Interview Process
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Step 3: Matching Will you fit in the corporate culture Are you coach-able Do you have the passion and drive to be
successful in the position Interviewer may explain job in detail
Step 4: Conclusion Ask questions and discuss selection timeline Collect business cards for writing thank you
notes
Interview Process
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Types of Interview Questions
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1.Traditional2.Behavioral3.Situational4.Experiential
Common interview questions “Tell us a little bit about yourself.” “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “If you were a type of salad dressing, what
one would you be?” Describe yourself with 30 second pitch Clear, concise and thorough Describe thought process when necessary
Traditional Questions
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Question about something that happened Past actions are predictors of future behavior “Describe a time when you had to work in a
team environment.” “Tell me about a time you had to deal with a co-
worker who didn’t complete their ‘fair share’ of the workload
Be specific: “A time” is one event
Behavioral Interviewing
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Hypothetical circumstances Predictor about how you would handle an event
if it actually happened “What would you do if you had a dispute with a
co-worker?” “How would you handle a client who is upset
with the organization?” Tell a story of anecdote if one is available
Situational Interviewing
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Experiential Interviewing
Experience with a certain task “Have you ever completed a security audit?” “What type of experience do you have
managing others?” “Have you ever completed a SOP?” Be thorough and specific Elaborate upon the depth of your experience
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Situation Briefly provide a broad description of the background where
your example is taking place Task
Share more details about the problem, challenge, or task that you needed to address
Action Describe several possible courses of action and explain why
the one you chose was best. Give details that illustrate what you were like in action
Result Analyze the outcome of your action and the resolution of the
situation. Indicate whether or not you would follow the same course in the future
S.T.A.R Approach
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Interact with the entire panel1. Make direct eye contact with the individual
asking the question2. Begin by directly responding to the interviewer 3. Make eye contact with remaining panel
members as you answer4. Finish response with initial interviewer
Steps for Managing an Interview
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Resources available from Career Services Resume and cover letter building and critiques
Online Tutorials Resume, Cover Letter, Interviewing, Job Search
Strategies Mock interviews and interview coaching Network development Career fairs on campus exclusively for SVSU
students to network with potential employers Internship/Co-op advising Job search strategies Developing personal brand On-campus student employment
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Over 100 organizations schedule to
attend!
Opportunities for all majors and all class
levels:
Full-time
Part-time
Co-op/Internship
