Heidi Lender, M.A. Assistant Director Strommen Career and Internship Center LL of Anderson Hall

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Screening Interview

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On-site Interview

 Research the organization  Prepare questions  Practice  Have your outfit ready  Know where to go

Remember... the interview starts as soon as you walk in the door and ends once you are out the door http://cswl.pbworks.com/Presentations-and-Videos

 Arrive early  Introduce yourself  Be professional  Watch your eye contact and body language  May bring and use your portfolio  Do not bring up salary or benefits  Get business cards  Close the interview  Leave your phone in the car

 Employers want to know how you have handled certain situations in the past  Knowing this helps employers predict future behavior  Answer according to the SAO method:  S = Situation  A = Action  O = Outcome

Sample Behavioral Questions

 Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with another employee and how you handled it?

 Focus on Communication and conflict resolution skills  Tell me about a time you had a deadline and how you approached it?

 Focus on your organizational skills and ability to prioritize  Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult or angry person and how you handled it?

 Focus on the old idea that “The customer is always right”. Talk about communication skills and your ability to calm someone down

 Tell me about yourself?

 Why are interested in this position/our organization?

 What are your strengths/weaknesses?

 How would others describe you?

 What are your career goals?

 Why did you leave your last job?

 Send a thank you note  Follow-up

Networking

 involves connecting with those who work in a field you are wanting to learn more about or break into  is the most effective way to learn about job positions and obtain job positions  does NOT involve asking for a job

How do YOU Network?

 talk to everyone about your job search or career path  request informational interviews  find a connection/conversation starter with people you want to network with  follow-up with contacts you have made and keep your network active

Informational Interviewing

 are a great way to begin to network, build connections, and gain insight into a career  set up times to talk with people and “interview” them about their jobs and/or their employers  follow-up after the interview and continue to keep in touch

Careers and Internships Wiki

http://cswl.pbworks.com/

Interview Stream

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November 15 th – Etiquette Dinner $10.00 register in our office by Nov. 10th

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Employers on campus to look at resume’s and to answer questions: November 15 th – Non-Profit/Social Service American Red Cross Lutheran Social Services Project for Pride in Living