Tips on interaction and answering questions Interaction Techniques Lets look at behaviors that are favorable while an interview is taking place Be on time OBVIOUSLY Actually be 1015 minutes early ID: 170354
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Preparing for an interview
Tips on interaction and answering questionsSlide2
Interaction Techniques
Let’s look at behaviors that are favorable while an interview is taking placeSlide3
Be on time!
OBVIOUSLY.
Actually, be 10-15 minutes early
Know where you need to be and when you should be thereSlide4
Turn off your phone
Having your phone vibrate or ring during an interview can be viewed offensivelySlide5
Know the company and why you want to work there
Research beforehand on the internet or call HR
Familiarize yourself with the position and requirementsSlide6
Bring resumes, pen & a notepad
Cater your resume to the job descriptionLimit resume to 2 pages
Take notes when appropriateSlide7
Be careful to not…
Crack jokesBabbleFlirt
Badmouth previous employers or companies
Go off topic
Have public profilesSlide8
But please do have…
Passion
Goals
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ccomplishmentsSlide9
Body language
(not too) Strong handshakeEye contact… looking around makes you look distracted/uninterested
Don’t fidget or play with hair/face/jewelrySlide10
Ask questions
This reinforces your interest in the jobLet’s the employer know that you are paying attentionSlide11
Send a thank you note
This automatically make you stand out Shows appreciationEmail, phone call, written noteSlide12
Follow up
When no one calls you, call them
Express continuing interest
Don’t be overbearingSlide13
Tough Questions.
Use the suggestions to prepare responses for frequently asked interview questionsSlide14
“Tell me about yourself.”
Make yourself look good
Quick
run down of qualifications and experience
Education, work history, recent experience, goalsSlide15
“Why did you leave your last job?”
List career goals
Take what you learned and apply it to new positionSlide16
“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.Slide17
“What are your weaknesses?”
Don’t respond literally
Identify areas of improvement that will be assets to your future employerSlide18
“Why were you laid off?”
Answer as honestly as possibleThe company was experiencing the effects of a tough economyI’m confident it had nothing to do with my job performanceSlide19
“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…”Slide20
“How would others describe you?”
Always ask for feedback from coworkers and supervisorsHighlight aspects that will help the companyCarry examplesSlide21
“what can you offer that another person can’t?”
You get things doneYou have a passion for excellence
You are positive and hard working
Have examples to back your claimsSlide22
“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”