The Interview Process Journal Response Imagine that you are an employer, list 5

questions you would ask a prospective employee and think about the response you would expect from each question.

The Interview Process Journal Response Imagine that you are an employer,

describe the appearance and attitude of a person you would want to hire.

The Interview Process Journal Response Make a list of reasons why employers

interview prospective employees. What could happen if an employer hired employees without interviewing them?

Interviewing Techniques

Interviewing is a mutual exchange of information. Your main objective is to communicate

information about your skills and qualifications clearly and accurately.

The interviewer’s main objective is to assess how closely your qualifications match the requirements of the position and company

An interview can be formal or informal, long or short. An interview can even take place over the phone

Preparation for the Interview Successful interviews require

preparation. Since interviewers are able to sense how

prepared a candidate is, it is crucial that you commit sufficient time and energy to this process so you are able to articulate your best qualifications

Before the Interview Thoroughly research the organization

and position Internet (Company Website) Networking

Make a List of Questions to Ask Materials to Take with You

Copies of your résumé Pen Personal fact sheet for filling out an

application

Before the Interview Decide What to Wear

An outfit that does not distract from what you have to say

Be Prepared for Questions Practice for the Interview

Mock Interview Interview yourself in front of the mirror

Know Where to Go for the Interview

During the Interview Arrive on Time and Prepared Have a Good Attitude Be Positive Speak for Success

Stay calm and focused Ask your own questions

During the Interview Think on Your Feet

Expect the unexpected Know your rights Expect stress Make a Graceful Exit

After the Interview Follow Up After the Interview

Evaluate your performance Send a Thank-You Note

Follow up letter—A brief letter written in business form to thank the interviewer for his/her time. This letter reminds the interviewer of your interest in the job and a brief comment on how your qualifications match the job requirements.

Deal with Acceptance or Rejection

Preparing for the Interview Reading Questions Reading Check Question (pg. 155,156) As You Read Question (pg. 157) Creative Business Practices (critical

thinking question) Reading Check Question (pg. 158) After You Read Questions 1-4 (pg. 161)

Succeeding in the Interview Reading Questions As You Read Question (pg. 163) Reading Check Question (pg.

163,164,167) Real-World Connection (pg. 164 critical

thinking question) As You Read Question (pg. 166) After You Read Questions ( pg. 169 1-5)

Interview Practice Choose 10 questions from your

“Common Interview Questions” sheet. Develop answers with examples for

each question you choose.

Job Interview Practice Prepare a list of 10 questions. You will ask these questions when you

play the role of the employer. The job you are interviewing for is the

Ikea sales position.

Interview Practice In your group one person starts as the

interviewer and one as the job seeker.