preparing for an interview
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Preparing for an interview. Tips on interaction and answering questions. Interaction Techniques. Let’s look at behaviors that are favorable while an interview is taking place. Be on time!. OBVIOUSLY. Actually, be 10-15 minutes early Know where you need to be and when you should be there. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
Tips on interaction and answering questions
INTERACTION TECHNIQUESLet’s look at behaviors that are favorable while an interview is taking place
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BE ON TIME! OBVIOUSLY.
Actually, be 10-15 minutes early
Know where you need to be and when you should be there
TURN OFF YOUR PHONE
Having your phone vibrate or ring during an interview can be viewed offensively
KNOW THE COMPANY AND WHY YOU WANT TO WORK THERE Research
beforehand on the internet or call HR
Familiarize yourself with the position and requirements
BRING RESUMES, PEN & A NOTEPAD
Cater your resume to the job description
Limit resume to 2 pages
Take notes when appropriate
BE CAREFUL TO NOT… Crack jokes Babble Flirt Badmouth
previous employers or companies
Go off topic Have public
profiles
BUT PLEASE DO HAVE…
Passion
Goals
Accomplishments
BODY LANGUAGE (not too) Strong
handshake
Eye contact… looking around makes you look distracted/uninterested
Don’t fidget or play with hair/face/jewelry
ASK QUESTIONS This reinforces
your interest in the job
Let’s the employer know that you are paying attention
SEND A THANK YOU NOTE This
automatically make you stand out
Shows appreciation
Email, phone call, written note
FOLLOW UP When no one
calls you, call them
Express continuing interest
Don’t be overbearing
TOUGH QUESTIONS.Use the suggestions to prepare responses for frequently asked interview questions
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“TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.” Make yourself look
good Quick run down of
qualifications and experience
Education, work history, recent experience, goals
“WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOUR LAST JOB?”
List career goals
Take what you learned and apply it to new position
“WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?”
You are stable
You want to be with the company for the long haul…even if you don’t.
“WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?”
Don’t respond literally
Identify areas of improvement that will be assets to your future employer
“WHY WERE YOU LAID OFF?” Answer as
honestly as possible
The company was experiencing the effects of a tough economy
I’m confident it had nothing to do with my job performance
“TELL ME ABOUT THE WORST BOSS YOU’VE EVER HAD.”
NEVER criticize past bosses.
You can discuss what management style you most prefer
Keep it positive: “While some taught me more than others…”
“HOW WOULD OTHERS DESCRIBE YOU?” Always ask for
feedback from coworkers and supervisors
Highlight aspects that will help the company
Carry examples
“”WHAT CAN YOU OFFER THAT ANOTHER PERSON CAN’T?”
You get things done
You have a passion for excellence
You are positive and hard working
Have examples to back your claims
“IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY COMPANY TO WORK FOR, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?” ONLY SAY THE
COMPANY YOU ARE INTERVIEWING FOR
“I would not have applied here if I really didn’t want this job”
“WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO TAKE A SALARY CUT?” I am making ____
I know the average rate for this position is: _____to_____
I am more interested in the job than money
I can start lower but I hope that once you see my potential you will raise my pay
We can discuss it later