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Land the Job You Want:
The Interview
The Career Place
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Connecting Workers and Employers
Today’s Agenda
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Preparing for the interview
During the interview
Following up after an interview
Preparing for the interview
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Conduct extensive research
Practice, practice, practice
Conducting research
 Learn
as much as you can about the job
 Research the company and its competition
 The Internet is your best research tool
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Practice, practice, practice
 Role
play
 Speak clearly and not too fast
 Remain attentive and eager to listen
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The interview
 Look
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good and dress for the culture
 Bring your career portfolio
 Arrive early
 Turn off your cell phone and pager
 Offer a firm handshake
 Use proper, comfortable posture
 Be aware of your body language
Sell yourself
 Be
enthusiastic
 Explain your qualifications
 Relate your experience
 Maintain a positive attitude
 Make good eye contact
 Ask questions
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Common interview ?s
 Tell
me about yourself.
 What is your weakest point?
 What are your long-term goals?
 Why do you want to work for us?
 Why should I hire you?
 Do you have any questions?
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What employers look for…
 Your
dependability
 Your knowledge of the company and job
 How well you get along with others
 If you project a positive image
 How well you handle problems
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Interview tips
 Keep
your answers brief, but thorough
 Use examples to illustrate your point
 Think before you speak
 Relate your answers to the job
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Interview tips
 Match
your skills with the company’s needs
 Don’t volunteer information
 Don’t bring up compensation
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The closing: Ask questions
 When
will you make a decision?
 Have I answered all your questions?
 May I call you in a few days?
 Stress that you want the job
 Thank the interviewer
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Evaluate your interview
 Did
you dress appropriately?
 Were you warm and friendly?
 Were you confident?
 Were you able to handle tough questions?
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Evaluate your interview
 Did
you project the right ‘fit?’
 Did you show you can do the work?
 Did you speak well, and to the point?
 Did you understand critical points?
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Evaluate your interview
 Did
you project knowledge of the job?
 Did you present your qualifications?
 Were you enthusiastic?
 Did you show your determination?
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Following the interview
 Send
a formal thank-you note
 Re-iterate your qualifications
 Stress your enthusiasm
 Add ideas you may have forgotten
 Call to see if you’re still a candidate
 Take notes on what worked, what didn’t
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