Not Your Average Interview Tips 6/25/2018 10:43 AM Not Your Average Interview Tips Presented by Deborah Federico Career Specialist for College of Management UMass Boston Alumna, Class of 1984 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Interview Prep Research company on GlassDoor.com Try to find someone in your network who works there Do an informational interview with someone at the company Do a mock interview with UMB Career Services Look up your interviewers on LinkedIn

No Two Interviews are Alike Reflect on what went right/wrong but next interview may be completely different Need to think quickly on your feet Have good “stories” or examples of your accomplishments Tailor your answers to the position Get adequate rest, eat healthy, exercise, meditate – whatever it takes

Show Your Passion For the position and the company Employers want to hire people who really want to work there Have specific reasons why you want to work there Have specific reasons why you want the position

Build Rapport with Interviewers Companies want to hire a “good fit for the team” Act like you’re already part of the team Be personable and likeable - halo effect Mention something you saw on LinkedIn Develop the interview into a conversation Ask questions during the interview

Prove You Can Do the Job You need to walk the walk, not just talk the talk Role plays, hypothetical simulations, presentations, case studies, personality and analytical testing Mention ways you can start contributing immediately Use phrases like: I can hit the ground running I will have a minimal learning curve

Stay in the Race! Boston is a very competitive job market No one gets every job they interview for The fact that you got an interview is great Even highly qualified candidates don’t get hired Employers are looking for an exact match Keep applying until you find the right fit for you!