Spinning the Negatives in an Interview

newsletter Congrats! You are scheduled for an Interview!

Now what?

Staffing Solutions Inc.

CLOSING THE INTERVIEW

Ask for the job! For Example:

“Your company has been

the leader in XYZ technolo-

gy. The new direction you

are taking demonstrates a

strong commitment to the

industry. After hearing

more about this opportuni-

ty, I know I would be hon-

ored to join the team!”

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

Express Thanks

Handwritten or email

Within 24 hours

Use one or two exam-

ples from interview to

reiterate your interest

and good fit

These tips can help

you make a favorable

impression and prove

you are the best fit!

You watched SSI’s Resume

Builder, updated your resume

and now our clients want to

interview you!

How To Be Prepared!

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

Research, Research, Research

What do they do?

Who are their competitors?

What are their values?

Are there any challenges?

What can you offer?

Network

Know an employee?

Have friends who know

someone?

Have them put in a good

word for you—Pre &

Post Interview!

Practice

Use your SSI’s Skills

Checklist to prepare you

Being prepared (not

“rehearsed”) lowers your

chances of stumbling or

going blank

DURING THE INTERVIEW

BE CONFIDENT…

BE HONEST…

Travel Light

Portfolio / tote

Small Handbag for keys

NO PHONES! Leave in

car—even a vibrating

phone is a distraction

Etiquette

Do not keep checking

your watch

No profanity or slang

If you forgot to spit out

your gum—swallow it

Treat Receptionists &

Assistants with respect

Listen, think ...

then answer!

Ask Questions

Why is this position

open?

What kind of person is

most successful in this

role?

Quit a Job

Characterize the decision as one you

made, after careful consideration.

Then describe what you have done to

maintain your skills.

Laid Off from Job

Use two sentences to explain the

layoff and finish with an upbeat narra-

tion of opportunities the layoff pre-

sented.

Fired from Job

Openly acknowledge the situation and

briefly explain what you have done to

fix your contribution to the problem.

September 2012

No. 169

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FROM THE

PRESIDENTS DESK

The information in our

newsletters combine

years of clients’ feed-

back. If you want

more information,

please feel free to

reach out to any

member of our team!

~ Bonny Filandrinos

SSInc Presents…

Workplace

Wisdom

One important

key to success is

self-confidence.

An important key

to self-confidence

is preparation.

~ Arthur Ashe

Own your negatives and use them as an opportunity to turn to a positive

IF YOU ARE A SMOKER... DO NOT SMOKE PRIOR TO AN INTERVIEW !!!!! REALITY: Employers are biased against smokers. If you walk into an office smelling like smoke, chances are you won’t get the job!

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to our

Employees

with

September

birthdays!

Congratulations to everyone hired by our clients during the month of August!

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