Purpose of an Interview Employers are looking at two major aspects when scheduling an interview How well are you suited for the job Are you genuinely interested in the employer and the position ID: 616319
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Interviewing TechniquesSlide2
Purpose of an Interview
Employers are looking at
two major
aspects when scheduling an interview:
How well are you suited for the job?
Are you genuinely interested in the employer and the position?
The interview is an exchange of information between the employer and respective candidate; where each is trying to get enough information to see if the position is a good match for both parties
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WHAT TO EXPECT
You need to be able to handle a variety of interview formats.
Most
initial
interviews will have the following structure:Ice breakers (Reception stage) 2-5 min Interviewing questions (Information exchange) 10-12 minApplicants’ questions (Your turn) 8-10 minClosing remarks (Closing stage) 2-3 minTOTAL TIME 30 minWhat is the interviewer looking for?PREPAREDPERSONALITYCAREER GOALSCOMMUNTICATIONAPPEARANCEEXPERIENCESlide4
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR-IhZJOq3U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDhbLdFJAF4&feature=channelSlide5
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
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www.studentcentral.com/CCNEngine/CareerAdviceVideos.cfm?SecTag=m5vksymtpo&VideoID=103Slide6
Preparation Builds
Confidence
Use your resume as a guide
Write a list of your most positive attributes and skills
Dress appropriately Arrive at least 5-10 minutes earlyUtilize Career Services for preparation materialsParticipate in a mock interview sessionArticulate competencies related to the jobBe aware of communications –verbal & non-verbalRESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH Above all- BE YOURSELF!!Slide7
Sample Interview Questions
Tell me a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in this position?
Give five adjectives that best describe you.
If I were to ask your best friend to describe you, what would they say?Give me an example of an accomplishment and why you’re proud of it?What is the greatest challenge you’ve had to face and how did you handle the situation?Please offer an example of your leadership skills/abilities.Please offer a time when you have received criticism for your work and how did you handle it?What types of co-curricular activities have you been involved while in school/working/in the past?Which of your past job experiences has best prepared you for this position and why?Sell yourself-why should I hire you?Slide8
S.T.A.R. METHOD
S
ituation or
T
ask Describe the situation that you were in or the task BE SPECIFIC!!Can be from previous job, volunteer experience, or any relevant eventAction you took Describe the action you took and stay focusedCan be individual or collaborative effort within a teamDon't tell what you might do, tell what you did Results you achieved What are the result(s)?What did you accomplish? Think of ways to quantify your results – percentages, people, etc.Slide9
Best approach to answering the tough questions
There is no single right answer.
It’s how you answer vs. exact content
Give details and examples
. General response can be too vague or boring. You need to be specific. Details illustrate your points and make answers more vivid and memorable. Respond directly and concisely.Keep the position in mind.Answers should be relevant to the type of job you are interested in. Don’t look for ulterior motives.Some questions are asked purely out of curiosity from the employer and help you to relax. A genuine answer is always more interesting!And above all…BE HONEST!!!Slide10
Questions to consider asking the employer
What future changes do you see for this company?
What makes your company different from the others?
How do you describe the most successful employees in the company?
What impact or relationship does the organization have within the local community?How do you prefer to supervise your employees? How does this job fit into the mission of the organization, company performance, and it’s standards?How does the evaluation process work?What qualifications or skills are necessary to be successful in this position and why?What are the next steps in the search process? Can I provide you any additional information?Slide11
Lack of knowledge and preparation
No career direction
No enthusiasm
Vague answers
Very frigidKnow-it-all attitudeReason recruiters give for rejecting a candidateSlide12
The Follow up
Why a Thank You Letter?
Expresses your appreciation for the opportunity to talk with the interviewer.
Serves as a reminder to the employer about your qualifications and interest in the position.
Leaves a favorable impression Can help you stand out amongst the rest of the candidates