Developing Effective Interview Skills

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Developing Effective Interview Skills 11/16/2018 2-1 CS Developing Effective Interview Skills

Training Objective Task: Learn specific tool to apply, STAR technique, to develop effective interview skills. Condition: Given a block of instruction by Career Services and support staff. Standard: Practice and submit your personal commercial using The InterviewStream tool.

Introduction What is an interview? Why is important to practice my interview skills? What specific skills should I develop & what should I do to prepare for an interview? What is the typical interview process? What are some tips to REALLY stand out in an interview? Scenarios What resources do I have to help develop interview skills?

What is an interview? The interviewer wants to know: An interview is a two-way exchange, a conversation, in which both participants have some goals. For you, it is an opportunity to determine if a position is a good fit for your interests and skills. The interviewer wants to know: The interviewee wants to know: Do I want to work for this organization? Can I do this job? Does this job offer me the opportunities I want for advancement / experience? Is the candidate qualified to do the job? Will the candidate fit in be trainable/dependable? Is this the best candidate for the position compared to other applicants?

Why is it important to practice interview skills? The majority of companies indicate that interview preparation is the most glaring issue among recent college graduates. Lack of preparation is usually sited as the reason most candidates miss the opportunity to make it to a 2nd interview. Most college students think, “I’ll just be myself in an interview,” but miss the key point: FOCUS ON THE ORGANIZATION. The typical face to face interview lasts about 1 hour; interviewers can usually tell in the first 5 minutes if you have prepared. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT CAN BE FIXED! Conducting at least one mock interview and spending 1-2 hrs. researching an organization will greatly increase your changes of landing your dream job.

What specifically can I do to be better prepared for an interview? Behavioral based interviewing is the top interviewing technique. The STAR technique will help you prepare for any behavioral based interview. Prepare 5 core stories using a storytelling technique using SPECIFIC examples of: SITUATIONS - TASKS - ACTIONS – RESULTS Examples include: A time you solved a difficult problem A weakness and how you overcame it An example of your leadership and mentoring ability An example of how you work on a team with diverse thinkers An example of an academic project which shows your interest or ability

What is the typical interview process?

What are some tips to REALLY stand out in an interview? Do more than an hour of research and TAKES NOTES ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (to take with you to the interview in your professional binder): The history, locations, competitors Culture, products, challenges, social impact The specifics of the positon and the interview team At least 5 STAR examples of your work ethic, leadership, academics, work experience, etc. 5-10 intelligent, well-thought-out questions to ask, including, “What are the next steps?” Follow up! Send an error free email & and written note after the interview Follow up if it has been two weeks and you’ve heard nothing Never put all of your eggs in one basket (apply and interview for multiple positions) Remember, no matter how comfortable you are, this is a business relationship.

Scenario of Behavioral Based Interviewing An employer at ABC asks a student being interviewed, “Tell me an example of a time you have been involved in a situation where you have had to help improve a process?” The student is stumped by the question and cannot answer it. No one told her to prepare for this question! She starts talking and hopes the answer comes while she is stumbling through. She says she cannot think of an example.

Scenario - Rank Board Interviews Citadel Cadet is at a Rank Board Interview. Col. Soandso wants to know, “What is your definition of an effective leader and what is the best and worst example of leadership he has experienced in his time as a cadet?” S – My junior year as Squad Corporal, our Human Affairs Officer was relieved of duties because of an honor violation. I was given that responsibility but didn’t really know what to do. T – I immediately became responsible for 3 times the number of students I was use to managing and I had to have a game plan. I did the following…. A – I quickly learned the roles and responsibilities by working with my Company Commander and the Battalion Human Affairs Officer in daily and weekly meetings. We discussed issues like…. R – I learned to adjust the way I communicate to be more effective. As a result, we had a very cohesive company and very few issues as a result of our teamwork.

Scenario – Non Verbal Communication Cadet #1 does not have a job or an internship lined up. He is at the career center when 2 alumni (who are looking to recruit on campus) walk in the door. He is in workout clothes and does not make eye contact or attempt to introduce himself to the visitors. Another student walks in while the staff is speaking to the alumni. The 2nd student introduces herself with good eye contact and a nice handshake. The interaction leads to an interview for cadet #2 two weeks later – cadet #1 is still on the internship hunt. Eye contact – Proximity – Gestures – Facial expressions - Silence – Dress – Posture – Smell

Specific Tools to help develop interview Skills Access InterviewStream through hireLINK (on Career Center homepage) Click on the Resources Tab View the series of videos for feedback on what are the most asked interview questions.

Applicability to Cadet Life Most students will apply for some type of position during their college years: Internships & Summer Jobs Rank Club Leadership Volunteer Roles & Campus Outreach Work Study Position Graduate programs AND FINALLY, A FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY!

Action Items Visit The Career Center Website. Log into hireLINK On the Left Navigation Bar, click the InterviewStream Tool. Conduct an Interview Find the “Created for me” Interview Link Find the “Personal Commercial” link Use C3 drop-in 1-3pm/Mon-.Thurs. & Resume Blitz 12:30-2:30 Mark Clark Hall for help

Conclusion An interview is a two-way exchange, a conversation, in which both participants have some goals. For you, it is an opportunity to determine if a position is a good fit for your interests and skills. The STAR techniques will help you prepare for any behavioral based interview. Prepare 5 core stories using a storytelling technique using SPECIFIC examples of: SITUATIONS - TASKS - ACTIONS – RESULTS Conducting at least one mock interview and spending 1-2 hrs. researching an organization will greatly increase your changes of landing your dream job.