HIT ProfessionalsInterviewing 101

Tara Faigle, TAACCCT Career CoachDenise Glick, TAACCCT Career CoachStephanie Wenger, TAACCCT Job Developer

Agenda

• The Interview• Interview Styles• Online And Phone Interviews• Behavioral Interview• Top 10 Interview Mistakes• The Salary Question • Ask Tough Questions• Q&A

The Interview

• 50% Of Applicants Get An Interview• Plan Ahead• Research• Prepare Yourself• Give 100% • Know What to Expect• Make the Connection

Different Styles of Interviewing

• The Behavioral Interview• Intimidating Interviewer• Relaxed/Friendly Interviewer• Panel/Group Interview• Internet/Phone Interview

Online Video Interviews

• Gaining Popularity with Larger Companies• Practice Makes Perfect• Location, Location, Location• What’s on your desktop?• Check Your Power Source• Focus • Who Will Call Back?

Telephone Interview

• Similar to Online Video• Practice!• Use a Mirror• Consider all Possibilities• Turn of Call Waiting!

Behavioral Interview

• Current Favorite• Looking for Thoughtful Answers• Focuses on Skills, Ability, Personality• Prepare• STAR Technique• Be An Effective Communicator• Know Your Challenges and PRACTICE to

Overcome Them

Top 10 Interview Mistakes

1. Arrive Late2. Dress Inappropriately 3. Speak Inappropriately of Employers4. Appear Arrogant5. Lack of Research6. Insufficient Answers7. Failure to Ask Questions8. Talking Too Much9. Discuss Salary To Soon 10. FORGET TO FOLLOW UP

The Salary Question

• Know the Market• Know Your Own Needs **• Wait for Second Interview• Salary Requirements? See **• Too Low?• Offer on the Table!• Whole Package• STAY PROFESSIONAL AND CONVERSATIONAL

Ask Tough Questions

• Preparation is Key• Research the Company

Follow Up

• Ask about next steps• Be Patient and Assertive• Send a Thank You

QUESTIONS

• What Do You Want to Know?• Your Experiences• Your Challenges• Your Expectations• How Can We Better Help You?

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