East Hamilton High School Business Education Interview Techniques East Hamilton High School Business Education

You have an interview…so remember Congratulations! You have an interview…so remember You are in total control of the information you give about yourself You are in total control of your appearance You are in total control of your professionalism You are in total control of your future

What Happens in an Interview What is the interviewers objective? Can you do the job? Will you do the job? Will you fit in? What is your objective? Yes I can/will

The Interviewer wants An opportunity to assess you and determine your suitability for the job A means of assessing your abilities, skills, interest, and motivation

Pre-Interview Preparation Know yourself Know your skills Research company Understand the job description Prepare resume and reference Prepare professional dress

Arrive Early Find location Relax and freshen up Take in the atmosphere Read additional information

Phases of the Interview

Interviews are won or lost in the first few minutes First Impressions!!! Interviews are won or lost in the first few minutes

Get the Basics Right Handshake How you sit Eye contact Smile Reinforce what you are saying-examples Be positive

Aggressive/Stress Weakness Incident Types of Questioning Aggressive/Stress Weakness Incident

Aggressive/Stress Used to challenge and test you. An Interviewer will simulate in someway the difficulties of a job Stay cool, polite, professional, and calm

Weakness Interviews are influenced more by unfavorable than favorable Pick a slight example and detail how you are overcoming your weakness

Incident Interviews will take “incidents” in your life and ask how you dealt with them or overcame them Give reasonable answers, but watch out for too personal detail

What Can You Do To Ace the Interview?

Prepare Your Attitude Be positive Be enthusiastic Be natural Be honest Be professional

Combating Nerves Breath…and smile Good preparation and practice Visualize working in the job Know what you want to achieve and be determined

The Finish! Ask for the job! Last impressions count! A good final summary will reinforce everything you have said. Ask for the job!

After the Interview Good Luck! Assess your performance Write thank-you notes!!!! Follow up Good Luck!