Interviewing Purpose Gives the employer an opportunity to get to know you and determine if your skills and experiences match the department’s.
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Interviewing
Purpose
Gives the employer an opportunity to get to know you and
determine if your skills and experiences match the
department’s needs
Gives you a chance to meet key people and to determine
if you want the position
2-way street
Interviewer
Candidate
Evaluate Candidates
Sell Yourself
Make Decisions/
Recommendations
“Sell” the Company or
Organization
Determine if this is a “Good
Fit”
Demonstrate your
Communication Skills
Determine if this is
a “Good Fit”
Types of interviews
Telephone (Screening Interview)
Traditional (One-on-One)
Panel/Board (Two or More Interviewers)
Group (Several Candidates Together)
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Before the Interview - Practice
Research the employer and the position
Highlight important keywords
Review your knowledge skills and abilities
Write down examples
Practice, practice, practice!
Figure out where you’re going
Print out extra copies of your resume
Before the Interview - Appearance
Little or no cologne/perfume
No smoking beforehand – use mouthwash
Jewelry – conservative
CAUTION: Piercings and tattoos
No gum
Dress
Be conservative
Clean, unwrinkled clothes
Know your audience
During the Interview
Arrive 10 minutes early
Plan for parking and traffic, etc.
Turn off you phone
Or better yet, leave it in your car
Remember: you are interviewing with everyone
Types of Interview Questions
Behavioral
Open ended, majority of interview questions
Tell me about a time; Give me an example of; Describe or Recall
Situational
Sets the scene or scenario based
Challenging, because “what if” you have never done it
Traditional
Strengths/Weakness question
STAR Technique
S = Situation (Background)
T = Task (Challenge)
A = Action (Your actions)
R = Results (Outcome and Lessons Learned)
Always try to answer your questions by providing examples
Don’t blame or point fingers
Questions for them
Have 3-5 questions prepared
Shows interest
Avoid asking about salary, benefits, perks
Be sure to ask: “What are the next steps in the process?”
Odds and Ends
Body language – be aware
Eye contact
Silence can be o.k.
If needed, ask for clarification or to repeat
Be positive!
After the interview
Shake hands
Ask for business cards
ALWAYS Write a “Thank You” note or e-mail
Follow-up as appropriate
Learn from the experience (practice makes perfect)