Transcript INTERVIEWING - Fremont Unified School District

INTERVIEWING
 Before the Interview
 During the Interview
 After the Interview
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
Research -- Be able to ask ???
 Research -- Be able to ask intelligent ??
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Library books
Newspaper articles
Talk to people who work for the company
Visit their internet site
Check Human Resource Department for press kit about
company history
The more information you know, the better you can
showcase yourself!!!
Rehearsal Time
 Interview with a friend
 Practice typical questions using a mirror and
tape recorder
 Create a 30-second “commercial” that
highlights your unique talents and skills
Telephone Skills
 Speak clearly
 Say it with a SMILE
 Repeat time and location of the interview
Remember -- You make your first impression
on the telephone!!!!!
Dress For Success
 Be conservative in dress
 Dress one step above what employees are
wearing
 Shower and shave
 Use cologne and perfume sparingly
 Avoid extra jewelry
Do’s
 Do arrive on time -- Make a trial run before
 Do act enthusiastic
 Do have a positive attitude
 Do be aware of current events
Don’ts
• Don’t be late
• Don’t chew gum
• Don’t give one-word, yes or no, answers
• Don’t appear desperate
• Don’t make yourself comfortable in their
office until you have been invited to do so
AT THE INTERVIEW
It’s
Showtime
Body Language
 Good Posture
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Sit up straight, Sit on the edge of chair, Avoid crossing
legs and arms
 Inviting Gestures
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Firm handshake
Nod your head -- indicates you are listening
 Eye Contact
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Indicates confidence
 Speak Clearly
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Standard English, not slang
Not only what you say, but how you say it
Typical Questions
 Tell me about yourself.
 What are your strengths?
 What are your weaknesses?
 What are some of your goals?
 Do you like working with others or on your
own?
???Honesty is the best policy???
Typical Tough Questions???
 What qualities do you have that offset your lack of
experience?
 Are you going to move to a better job as soon as
you gain experience here?
 If you are faced with a deadline you can’t meet,
what will you do?
Stay Calm, Don’t be Defensive, Focus on your Skills
Employee Questions
 Whom would I be working with most
closely?
 How many people have held this job in the
last 10 years? Where did they go?
 What advancement do you see for me in five
years if I have proven myself?
Questions to Avoid
 Salary
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Research other companies, give a range
 Vacations
 Benefits
 Sick leave
Final Comments
 Thank the interviewer for the interview
 Decide a convenient time you can call on the
hiring status
After an Interview
Following Up
Evaluate the Interview
 Did you speak clearly?
 Did you forget important information?
 Will you accept of reject the job offer?
Thank You Letter
 Reinforce your skills and abilities
 Insert added information you may have
forgotten
 Restate your continued interest in the
company
Remember to call back at appointed time!!!!!
Accepting the Job Offer
 Ask for a day to think about the job offer
 List pro and cons before you accept the job
 Ask for a formal offer letter for your files
 Send and keep a copy of your acceptance
letter
Rejecting the Job Offer
 You are offered the job, but the salary is too
low. Negotiate your salary
 The job isn’t what you expected.
Be tactful in your response…
Rejection of a Job
 Consider it a learning experience
 Ask why you weren’t hired
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Do you need more training?
How can you improve in your interview?
Feedback will help you in future interviews
HAPPY HUNTING