EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING

YOU GOT THE CALL…NOW WHAT???

RESEARCH

Find out what OTHERS have to say about the company/job – Glassdoor

Google company – check out their LinkedIn page Ask faculty, peers Explore competitors Develop questions – never ask what can be found

out through website Study job description – practice standard

interviewing questions

CHECK YOUR MATERIALS

Resumes/CV, cover letter, applicationPortfolio/work samplesReferences, letters of recommendationsQuestions for companyPen/PaperInterview attire ready

ATTIRE

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS

CHECK……

DIRECTIONS TO INTERVIEW LOCATION PARKING SITUATION BUILDING ENTRANCE, OFFICE

NUMBER WHO DO I ASK FOR WHEN I ARRIVE? ACCOUNT FOR TRAFFIC

PATTERNS/RUSH HOUR

MAKE EVERY SECOND COUNT

Arrive 10 -15 minutes early Interview begins moment arrive

on site Turn off cell phone Smile Eye contact Firm handshake Balance calmness with

enthusiasm Take lead from interviewer May accept beverage, water is

best

METHODS OF INTERVIEWING

PHONE SKYPE

TECHNICAL STRESS

GROUP BEHAVORIAL PANEL OR BOARD MEAL TIME

STAR METHOD

TIPS - ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Know your experiences/resume/work history

Stay calm/take your time/breathe Be specific/give examples that fit the

job Be concise & honest Watch body language (interviewer

and yours) Maintain eye contact Ask for clarification when needed Stay positive/professional Show you want the job – have

energy!

CLOSING THE INTERVIEW

Avoid salary/benefits questions Ask questions demonstrating

knowledge of company, industry, and career interests

Ask next step in process (if not shared)

Thank everyone Interview does not end until no longer

on site Send thank you note(s) within 24

hours

THANK YOU

Career Development Center0281 Student Success CenterPhone: 650-3708www. siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter