How to Interview Dan Whitenack
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We’d like for you to come in for an interview Reaction? What questions to ask? Where/When? Interviewers? Org Chart? Phone Call/ …
Interview Company Website - History Annual Report (Public Company)– Market/competitors Strategy/Recent performance Use Your Network – Know Anybody? Glassdoor.com - Company Culture Prepare: Know The Company
Interview Job Title Department Key partners; department interacts Prepare: Know The Role
Interview Who will be interviewing you— Look them up on LinkedIn Memorize name/face Any connections/affinity Prepare: Know the Interviewers
Interview What are key skills for the role Anticipate behavioral questions Tell me about a time when… STAR Statements Anticipate likely issues for interviewers Prepare: Anticipate Questions
Interview Women Conservative Jewelry Perfume? Men Suit; conservative colors; Act like you’ve worn one before; Prepare: What to Wear
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Business cards Resumes Organizer/pens Water bottle Phone: No/off No gum What to Bring
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5-10 minutes early LATE=No Job Arrival
Interview Firm Handshake Happy; smile Introduction
Interview Be comfortable Sit up Sit still Excellent eye contact Smile Sitting
Interview Should give you a preview Should be prepared Should mostly listen and be neutral Interviewer Quality
Interview Weather/News Traffic Sports Weekend Tell me about yourself What do you know about us Connections via LinkedIn Rapport
Interview Listen How long of a reply? 1 minute responses STAR Statements Connect the dots Smile Answering
Interview Project yourself into the role; issues facing this department/role? What would be my top priorities in this role? Don’t ask about the benefit package; What are next steps? When should I expect to hear back? End – Any Questions?
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“Do you have a minute? I’d like to introduce you to my boss…” Departure
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How to Interview – Dan Whitenack