prepared by deb herman 2.08 bioengineering interviewing outline before the interview commercial...

prepared by Deb Herman 2.08

Bioengineering Interviewing Outline

Before the Interview Commercial Research What to wear

Types of Interviews Meal Interview Informational Interview Phone interview Group/panel interview 2nd interview

During the Interview What to do! What not to Do!

After the Interview Thank you/follow-up

Dress for Interviews

Men Solid color, conservative

suit Conservative tie Dark socks, professional

shoes Very limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Go easy on the aftershave

Portfolio or briefcase

Women Solid color, conservative

suit Coordinated blouse Close toed shoes Limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Sparse make-up &

perfume Portfolio or briefcase



Types of Interviews

Meal Interview Informational Interview Phone interview Group/panel interview 2nd interview


Traditional versus Behavioral Interview Style

Traditional interviewer will allow you to project what you might or should do in a given situation

Behavioral interviewer is looking for past actions only – it is designed to minimize personal impressions that can affect the hiring decisions


Questions to ask Recruiter

How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?

How does an employee succeed on your team?

What is the company's management style? What is your ideal employee like? How many people work in this

office/department? What do you like about working here? What don't you like about working here and

what would you change?


Interview Questions NOT to Ask

What does this company do? (Do your research ahead of time!)

If I get the job when can I take time off for vacation? (Wait until you get the offer to mention prior commitments)

Can I change my schedule if I get the job? (If you need to figure out the logistics of getting to work don't mention it now...)

How much will the job pay? (wait until the next interview)

Did I get the job? (Don't be impatient.)


Examples of Questionable Questions

What is your marital status? What is your spouse’s name? Spouse’s occupation?

Are you planning to have children? How many do you have?

What country are you a citizen of? In what country were you born?

What is your weight? Height? What is your religious affiliation?


Options for Answering an Illegal Question

Free to answer the question Refuse to answer the question Examine the intent behind the question and

respond with an answer as it might apply to the job

Which one would you choose? Think about it!


After the Interview

Make sure you know the next step in the process before leaving

Thank them for their time

Follow up with a thank you email


Salary Negotiation

Consider Environment of the company Location Promotion possibilities Flexibility Benefits


Tips for Salary Negotiation

Research salary ranges before you begin the interviewing process http://www.salary .com - general info http://www.jobstarg.org - general info http://www.bestplaces.net/col/ - cost of living and

comparisons www.Vault.com/Salary - general info


Tips for Salary Negotiation, cont.

The first inquiry about salary may come in the form of an application

Factor the organization's entire compensation package


Questions?????????

Thank you!

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