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step 6 sortingwow interviewers

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Prayer

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Review1. What is the Hidden Job Market? 2. What % of time should be on-line? 3. What % of time should be on the ground

networking? 4. What marketing materials do you need for

networking?

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Questions?

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To Stand Out in the Interview

Be the Most Prepared

Be the Most Passionate

and Qualified

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WoW Discussion Guide (page 52)• Name of employer, Your name, Position

sought• Why employer is poised for success, why are

they doing well• What you can do for them (3 specific

contributions)• Career value & goals match to opportunity

employer is offeringwww.WowInterview.com

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STAR Stories

Relevant Accomplishments

Situation faced. Task to be accomplished.Actions you took.Results you got.

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8 Types of Interviews

Behavioral

Qualifying (Phone)

Hiring Manager

Sequential

Introduction

Presentation

Team or Panel

Stress

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Phone

1st

2nd

Final

Skills & Experience

Fit for the Company

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4 Steps for Engaging Interviews

1. Pray2. Prepare3. Preform4. Praise

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Judi’s

• Purpose• Preparation• Perform• Post-Interview

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The Employer’s Purpose for the Interview

• Sort out candidates through a series of questions and tests– Skills & experience – Fit with the team and company culture

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Your Purpose for the Interview• Develop rapport with the interviewer• Understand the problem the company is looking to

solve by hiring this person• Understand what they believe makes a successful

candidate• Determine if this company and position are right

for you• Share previous accomplishments that support why

the company will benefit by hiring you• Understand the hiring process and next steps

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Preparation• Practice interviewing and solicit feedback • Network into the company and conduct

informational interviews with current and past employees

• Research the company (Google, LinkedIn people & company, Data.com, Hoover, Bizjournals, Ceoexpress, Corporateinformation, Bloomberg.com)

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Preparation• Develop a list of questions you need

answered• Study your accomplishments (STARS)• Drive to the location • Review interviewing Do’s and Don’ts (See

Tips)• PRAY

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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplicationwith thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7

Preparation

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Master Reference List (p. 60)

Make a list of everyone who could/should be a reference for you.

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Plan for Testing

Types are personality, intelligence, skills, values.Prepare like it’s an interview.

Ask to see results.Share your test results relevant to job.

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Prepare for Money Talkwww.Salary.com

www.glassdoor.comGoogle “Indeed <job title> salary <city name>”

Do your homework on similar positions.

Check employer website for info on benefits.

Ask employer how they budgeted for position.

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Don’t be the first to talk an amount

• Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

Proverbs 17:28

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Performance• Pray• Arrive 5-10 minutes ahead of time• Be courteous to everyone you meet• Smile and breathe• Direct your points to meeting the company’s

needs, not your need for a job

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Performance• Anchor your answers with examples (STARs)• Listen!• Ask questions• Express interest in the job• Do not accept an offer immediately• Ask for their business cards• Ask next steps and timeline

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Post Interview

• E-mail a thank you• Handwrite a thank you• Follow-up• Continue with your job search• Pray for open & closed doors

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Scriptures About Interviewing• “The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but

a man of understanding draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5, NIV

• “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. “

Matthew 6:34, NIV• “A patient man has great understanding.”

Proverbs 14:29a, NIV

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Tips• Do not leave your cell phone on – not even vibrate• Be careful with humor• Know yourself• Practice your handshake• Ask EVERY interviewer questions• Read body language and control your own• Do not talk too much or too little• Pay close attention to grooming

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• If you have a phone interview, stand up, smile, and have NO background noises

• Do not ask about salary or benefits in the interview

• Do not lie on your resume or application• Lunch interviews - know what not to order• YOU are responsible for all follow-up• Do not talk negatively about your former

companies or bosses

More Tips

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Resources

• 101 Dynamite Questions to Ask at Your Job Interview by Richard Fein

• Interview Magic by Susan Britton Whitcomb

• The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease

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Interview Before the Interview

Work Book Page 56-58Pair Up – Interview each other –

Give feedback.

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Leaders

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Leaders• Try to give opportunity for mock interviews,

film it if you can and give to job seeker• Identify and share resources in town for

affordable interview attire• Encourage and help them researching the

company (too many limit themselves to company web site)

• Practice negotiating

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Resources

Jack Chapman

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Roger Fisher & William Ury

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FOR WOMEN

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Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide

Linda Babcock & Sara Laschever

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Questions?

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Next Week

• Get Offers – Make Offers• How to evaluate offers• Is this God’s calling?• Win – Win Negotiations