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Job InterviewsLecture 9.4

University of Alberta

ALES 204

Nancy Bray

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Housekeeping

iClicker funny business and clarification

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iClickers

You can miss 3 lectures without penalty. You can be late once without penalty. After that if you are

late and missed the question, you must come to me after class to explain your lateness. Be prepared to show me the notes you took during class.

The number of questions that you answer will count towards the grade.

Giving your iClicker to someone else to answer for you is academic fraud. You and the person who takes your iClicker face an investigation.

If you think your iClicker is not working, please come to sign in after class. Be prepared to show me the notes you took during class.

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Lecture Outline

1.Before the job interview

2.At the job interview

3.After the job interview

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1. Before the interview

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Know yourself

Your strengths Their needs

EducationExperienceQualifications“Fit”

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Example: conservation officer

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Example: conservation officer

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Know yourself

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P.A.R. questions

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Practice

Write a P.A.R. script from one of your accomplishment statements

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Know the organization

Research the organization

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Researching the organization

Organization structure Type of product/service offered Customer base and target market Competition Interview process and notification Recruiting team and selection process Dress code Organizational culture / values Training and development mandate Promotional opportunities Future goals Trends in the industry

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Dress the part

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Before the interview

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2. At the Interview

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Types of interviews

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Phases of an interview

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The Introduction

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The Interviewer’s Questions

Maintain eye contact

Watch your body language

Watch the tone and pitch of your voice

Keep your answers focused

Give examples to support your answers

Ask if your answer was clear

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Interview Questions and Answers

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Typical themes in questions

Can you do the job?

Will you do the job?

Will you fit in?

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5 Types of Questions

1.Directives

2.Non-directive

3.Hypothetical

4.Behaviour Descriptive

5.Stress

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Top 10 Interview Questions

1.What is your greatest strength? 2.What is your greatest weakness? 3.How do you handle stress and pressure? 4.Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you

overcame it. 5.How do you evaluate success? 6.Why are you leaving or have left your job? 7.Why do you want this job? 8.Why should we hire you? 9.What are your goals for the future? 10.Tell me about yourself.

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1. What is your greatest strength?

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2. What is your greatest weakness?

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3. How do you handle stress?

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4. Describe a difficult work situation

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5. How do you evaluate success?

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6. Why are your leaving or have left a job?

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7. What do you want this job?

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8. Why should we hire you?

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9. What are your goals for the future?

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10. Tell me about yourself

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Your Questions

Should demonstrate your commitment, your long term goals, your willingness to learn, your flexibility and self-worth

Prepare a number of key questions before the interview

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Sample questions for you to ask What skills are considered the most important for success in

the position I’m applying for?

What is the most urgent or difficult part of the job?

Tell me more about how this job fits into the big picture.

Describe the type of person who does best in the organization.

What style of management does this organization prefer?

What are the next steps in the job application process?

When would you like the ideal applicant to start?

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Closing

Ask the interviewer if there is any more info required Restate your qualifications and how they would benefit the

organization Reaffirm your interest in working for the organization and in

the job State when you would be available to start Ask when the decision will be made Thank the interviewer for their time Send thank you letter to interviewer within 48 hours. (Not to

government jobs)

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Negotiating pay

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Negotiating Pay - During the Interview Interviewee should not bring up pay during an interview.

Wait until you are offered the job.

Interviewer may ask however:

What do you think you are worth to us?

We offer X for this position. Does that fit with your expectations?

We have had other candidates who will accept $X. Will you?

Back up your expected salary range with research from other organizations and tie it to your qualifications

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Negotiating Pay - After the Interview

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Reasons that you didn’t get the job

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Take away

Prepare, prepare, prepare!

Practice, practice, practice!

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