how to land and prepare for the interview northrup grumman
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How to Land and Prepare for the Interview
Presented by: Northrop Grumman Corporation
Updated: 3/4/2014
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Topics
The résumé Where to look
What to wear
The Interview
Tough questions to consider
Resources
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Résumé
Cover Letter Contact Information
Objective/Summary Statement
Education - New Grads Focus or Major, GPA
Grad Date (Intern, New Grad, Exp)
Experience - Coop, Summer Intern or Part Time Work, Volunteer Work
Projects, Coursework, Publications
Honors, Professional Organization, Technical Skills
Citizenship Status
Flows to project a professional image
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Good Résumés
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Bad Résumés
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Résumé Cover Letter
Good for online resume submittals Reveal any information that is not in your resume …
How your skills/experience are relevant to the position,
How you met with the contact person (when, where, be specific etc).
Don’t be too lengthy – 2, 3 paragraphs max
Address the receiving person properly… spell the person’s name
correctly!
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Résumé - Should
Contact Information Correct and Complete Clear Large Fonts, Arial or Verdana, Simple Format – make it scan able
Good, Plain White Bond
Strong Headline
Use Bullets and Phrases
Relevant to Job your applying for
Accomplishments over Responsibilities or Duties
Evidence and Proof (What makes you the right candidate?)
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Résumé – Should Not's
Fancy Paper or Fonts More than 2 Pages, if possible
Typos, Grammar Errors – ask someone else to read your resume
Graphics and Photos
Keep Professional, not Personal
Dateless – When did you study abroad?
Underlining, Bolding and Italics
Parenthetical Phrases, Also, etc. et al
Fabrication – be truthful
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Résumé
Do I need to have a resume if companies are not taking hard copies? – Many companies are having you submit to positions on-line – Bringing a resume to a career fair gives you something to talk to while
interacting with a company rep
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Where to Look
Best Place – Company Career Websites – Create a Profile – Apply weekly to positions that fit; follow status
Career Fairs – Target those companies that you want to talk to-know something about them – Priority Candidates Selected
Career Services Center – Post your resume – Participate in mock interviews
Resume Databases – www.monster.com; www.hotjobs.com; www.careerbuilder.com;
Professional Associations – Attend their month meetings and company presentation events
References – Faculty, Colleagues, Family
Newspapers or Magazine Publications – IEEE, Embedded Software Design
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Phone Screen
Phone Screening – Used to develop applicant pool – Necessary to advance to on-site
Keep four things in mind
1. Get their attention 2. Generate interest 3. Create a desire to know more about you 4. Your goal is to achieve an in person interview
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Before Your Interview - Research / Do Your Homework
What does the Company do? Corporate Culture (Northrop Grumman vs. Google) Locations Newspaper/Net Search
– Net Worth, Growth Trends – Trouble – Litigation
Company’s Web Site Company’s Social Media Pages Friends or Associates Impressions Salary, Cost of Living, Regional Issues Don’t Waste Time Yours or the Company’s
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Stay Connected. Keep Everything Else Undercover. Social media is a great way to connect with a potential employer while sharing what makes you an exceptional candidate. But there are things to keep in mind to make sure the impression you make is always positive: Update your online profiles and blogs. Include your most recent internships, job experience, and volunteer information. Lock down your public information. Keep your personal information and photos set to “friends only” so that only connections you’ve approved can see them. Secure your Facebook profile. Update your privacy settings and check them at least twice a year, as they may change without notification. Think twice before you post. With any kind of publicly viewable content, Google can find it and keep it forever. Could this reflect poorly on you or your employer? Follow up with your social network contacts. Face-to-face, email, and messaging will make a good impression with the organization. Research employers. Companies like Northrop Grumman are using social media to build relationships with potential employees. Follow us! Ask questions. Read posts. We think you’ll “like” what you see.
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Prepare for your Interview
Practice in front of a mirror or to your friends Sign up for Career Center-Mock Interviews
Think of how your education and work experience has
prepared you for this position Be prepared to give specific examples
Be ready to share your strengths and weaknesses
– Thought patterns – Self improvement
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What to Wear for Women KNOW THE INDUSTRY ATTIRE
– Manufacturing – Government – Entertainment
Slacks vs. Skirts
Blouses-necklines
Shoes -- closed toe, low heeled, hosiery
Conservative makeup. hair color, perfume
Minimal jewelry
– What about body piercing and tattoos?
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What to Wear for Men KNOW THE INDUSTRY ATTIRE
– Manufacturing – Government – Entertainment
Pressed Suits
Shined Shoes
NO WHITE SOCKS
Hair color
Cologne
Jewelry
– Piercing and tattoos
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What Do Employers Want?
Accomplishments Thinkers, Problem Solvers
Leaders vs. Managers
Self Assured not Victims
Fits Into Culture
Communicators, Both Written and Oral
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Format for Conducting Interviews
Interviewer Tasks Review candidate’s resume
– Identify areas to explore Make candidate comfortable
– Set a relaxing tone Extract job-related information
– Verify unclear items on resume Answer candidate’s questions
– Promote organization – Present realistic picture
Discuss next steps – Bring interview to an end
Compare candidates qualifications Record information accurately
Interview Steps Preparing for the Interview
– 3-4 minutes Breaking the ice:
– 2-3 minutes Asking questions/verifying information:
– 14-17 minutes Answering questions Promoting organization to qualified
candidates – 6-8 minutes
Closing the interview – 1-2 minutes
Evaluating/Recording Information – 3-4 minutes
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In Person Interview
Call to confirm you have the correct address, date, time and spelling of interviewers name. Bring extra résumés (these can be your fancy version)
Fill out application accurately
– If you sent ahead, bring a completed printed copy Let the interviewer lead the conversation and guide you
Look directly at the person that asked the question.
– Panel interview- start with person that asked question and end with that person
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In Person Interview (Continued)
Body Language – Learn to control negative body movements – Firm Handshake – Taking your seat
Personal zone
– Eye contact – Acknowledging you are listening – Smile
Hands -- keep them under control
Hold onto something
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In Person Interview (Continued)
Do not make negative remarks about past experiences, employers, or team members
Do not take your cell phone into the interview
Have 3-5 prepared questions
– About the position/company/training Don’t hang around
– Be sensitive to the interviewer’s time Send a THANK YOU
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Tough Questions to Consider
Describe a situation where your work/idea was criticized Have you ever had any confrontations with a teammate Have you done the best work you are capable of doing Tell me something you are not very proud of How did you get your summer jobs What type of position are you interested in What do you know about our company Why did you choose the college you decided to attend What are your biggest accomplishments Can you work under pressure What are your outstanding qualities Why should I hire you
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More Questions What was the most challenging part of your internship
What exactly do you mean you want a position that challenges you
What would your references say
In what way, has your education prepared you for this position
Why do you want to work for this industry
Do you have any questions
You should be prepared to ask 3-5 career related questions Training, continuing education Mobility in the company Are there any concerns you have regarding my background that I can clarify -- your chance to resell yourself
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Evaluation – Ten Assessment Factors
Energy, drive, initiative Trend of performance
Comparability of past accomplishments
Experience, education, industry background
Problem solving and thinking skills
Overall talent, technical competency
Management and organizational skills
Team leader/motivate others
Character-values, commitment, goals
Personality/culture fit
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Interview
Find a friend and role play an interview – practice makes perfect!
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Resource Page
Hire With Your Head: A rational way to make a gut decision – by Lou Adler
Knock ‘em Dead 2004 – by Martin Yate
The Everything Etiquette Book – by Nat Segaloff
NACE’s Guide to Interviewing College Students – www.naceweb.org
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