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Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewInterview Stages

• Pre-visit

• Greeting/Small talk

• Presentation of Company/Position

• Resume Review

• Questions and Answers

• Closing

Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition

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Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewQuestions Asked During the Interview

Typical Standard Questions:“Tell me something about yourself.”

“Why should I hire you?”“What are your strengths/weaknesses?”“How are you qualified for the position?”“What are your long-/short-term goals?”



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewQuestions Asked During the Interview (cont.)

Typical Behavioral-Based Questions:“Describe a time when you had to use your best oral/written communication skills.”

“Tell me about a difficult problem/challenge you faced and how you handled it.”

“Explain a role you filled as a group/team leader.”



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewQuestions Asked During the Interview (cont.)

Typical Behavioral-Based Questions (cont):“Describe a time when you had to adjust to change.”

“Describe a time when you succeeded while working under pressure.”

“Give me an example of a time on the job that you showed initiative.”



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewProof Stories

Definition of a proof story: “An effective technique for dealing with interview questions, especially behavior-based ones. A proof story is a brief narrative that relates an instance when a particular skill or trait was used. Proof stories include background, action, and results discussions.”



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewTips for Creating Proof Stories

• Try to create several stories for interviews• Don’t go into great detail in background• Don’t combine action and results • Try to create story based on one incident• At end of story, link back to trait proven• Use stories to prove your worth• Don’t overuse stories in interview



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewInterview Questions for You to Ask

• General: asked to gain useful information for decision making

• Defining: asked to help define hiring criteria, can set up proof stories

• Controlling: asked to seek

answers to difficult questions



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewUnlawful Interview Questions

• Applicant’s age• Applicant’s race• Applicant’s religion• Applicant’s marital status• Who lives with applicant• Whether applicant has children, their ages



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewSome Dining Etiquette Tips

Do Don’tSit straight, elbows in Put elbows on the table

Place napkin in lap Wipe off silverware

Pass to the right Blow on food to cool

Eat slowly in small bites Leave spoon in coffee cup

Place used silver on dish Stack your dishes

Replace chair after meal Sit sideways on chair



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewTest Types

Aptitude

Personality

Drug



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewNegotiating Tips

• Know your market value first• Determine salary requirement based on personal

budget• Negotiate money first• Negotiate benefits or perks second



Chapter 9: During and After the InterviewNegotiating Tips (cont.)

• Consider total compensation package when evaluating an offer

• Keep it friendly• Stress your value to the firm• Be sincere, honest, and honorable



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