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Interview

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INTERVIEW

Interviewing-What is it?
A structured meeting between you and an employer Employers are attempting to determine if you are an appropriate fit for the job and their culture You decide if the environment is right for you.

Purpose of the Interview


The Candidate

Clarify responsibilities of the position Determine if you can/will do the job Determine fit

The Interviewer

Evaluate candidate based on qualifications and employer needs Determine fit

Know the Employer

Product or Service Sales/Assets Competition History Job descriptions Achievements so far

Know Yourself

Why do you want to work for the firm? What can you do for the company? Your accomplishments/experience Your strengths/weaknesses Your initiative, goals and attitudes

Greeting & Introduction

Only 1 chance to make a good first impression Dress appropriately Smile Maintain eye contact Firm handshake Remain poised and confident

Ten Tips

Arrive on time Introduce yourself in a courteous manner Read company literature while you wait Use body language to show interest Listen

Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback Ask about the next step in the process Thank the interviewer Obtain a business card Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to

Types of Interview Questions


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Standard or traditional Behavioral Questions Unethical Questions

Standard/Traditional
Targeting your education, work experiences, and career goals

Sample Questions

Tell me about yourself? What is your greatest strength? Weakness? Why did you choose to interview with us? What did you like most about your last job? Least? What are your short and long term career goals?

Behavioral Questions
These focus on your actions and/or behaviors in a previous setting. - Past behavior provides clues to future behavior Sample Questions Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision? Tell me about a time you worked under a deadline? What do you do when a team member is not pulling his/her weight? Think about a time you made a mistake. What did you learn from it?

Inappropriate or unethical questions


Questions which probe into your private life or personal background Questions about your ethnicity, religion, disabilities, marital status Sample Questions

How old are you? Do you have children? Do you have a disability? What religion do you practice?

Questions asked by the interviewee


To determine if you are an appropriate fit for the company and position, prepare a list of questions for the interviewer. Sample Questions What type of assignments can I expect within the first year? What is the biggest challenge facing this department right now? What skills are you looking for in this position? What is the next course of action?

Contd

What will be my duties What kind of work can I expect to be doing? Can you describe a typical day? Where does this job fit into the organizational structure of the company? Whom should I report to? Who would I be working with? What is the size of the department I would be working in? What is its structure? How is it organized? May I see it?

More Questions to Ask

Does the company offer any training opportunities? How would you describe the ideal candidate for this position? What qualities do you want in the person who fills this job? What do you feel would be the greatest challenge for me? What is the selection process/timeline from here? May I contact you if I have any further questions?

General Interview Strategies

Remember an interview is a formal conversation-avoid filler words like Um, Ah, & You know Avoid indecisive phrases like: I think, I guess, probably, or pretty good Think before speaking Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2 minutes If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you

General Interview Strategies


-Be prepared to talk about yourself and your experiences
-Master the art of story telling -Provide specific and concrete examples of your results/accomplishments -Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and confident throughout the interview process

General Interview Strategies


Remain calm, relaxed, and be yourself Try to focus on the message you are trying to convey--NOT how well you are doing!

Five Tough Interview Questions

The tell-all question: Tell me about yourself. The surprise question: Whats your passion? Strengths and weaknesses questions Questions about the future: What are your long-term goals? Scenario questions: What if?

After the Interview

Write a thank-you letter to anyone with whom you have spoken


Use standard business letter format Thank the interviewer Reference a point of conversation which was of mutual interest Recap how your skills and qualifications fit the position based on your interview conversation Communicate your continued interest in the position

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