Telling Your Story Career Prospectors Interviewing 101 Telling Your Story Career Prospectors

Roadmap Introductions and Expectations Types of Interviews Company Research Tips Questions to Ask Answering ‘Difficult’ Questions

Preparation = Confidence Prepare for 2 way information sharing Learn everything you can during all interactions This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Typical Interviewing Sequence Job Offer Final Selection Screen Screen 1st human contact Likely via phone Focus is verifying information May be Recruiter or HR team member Selection Verify desired skills and background Ensure you have the right personality for the position Final or Subsequent You may be introduced to other people in the company Verify desirable skills and background What sets you apart from other candidates

Interview Types Behavioral Panel Video Lunch/Dinner Off-Site On the Spot Case Group

Preparation Screen – verify items on resume; dates of employment; confirm salary expectations are acceptable Be prepared to answer any type of question in any interaction Selection interviews frequently use behavioral interviewing techniques Strengths/Weaknesses Interests/Hobbies Likes/Dislikes

Company Research Suggestions Know the Company’s Strong Suit(s) Check out Financial Health Company and Community Interaction Learn Company Culture Read Up on the Field and Competitors What else? Where can you find it? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND

Why Should You Ask Questions During an Interview? Remember that the best situation is a two way information exchange. You’ll gain additional knowledge and the interviewer will determine your interests and priorities by the questions that you ask. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

Ask the Employer…. What do the day-to-day responsibilities of the role look like? What are the company’s values? What characteristics do you look for in employees in order to represent those values? What is your favorite part about working at the company? What does success look like in this position, and how do you measure it?

More Ask the Employer…. Are there opportunities here for professional development? If so, what do those look like? Who will I be working most closely with? What do you see as the most challenging aspect of this job? Is there anything in my background or resume that makes you question whether I am a good fit for this role?

Tell Me About Yourself…. Present – Past – Future formula Where you are now (or most recently….) Briefly touch prior roles and skills you developed Why you are excited about this opportunity “Well, I’m currently an account executive at Smith, where I handle our top performing client. Before that, I worked at an agency where I was on three different major national healthcare brands. And while I really enjoyed the work that I did, I’d love the chance to dig in much deeper with one specific healthcare company, which is why I’m so excited about this opportunity with Metro Health Center.” An example - "I'm happily married and originally from Denver," she began. "My husband was transferred here three months ago, and I've been getting us settled in our new home. I'm now ready to go back to work. I've worked in a variety of jobs, usually customer service-related. I'm looking for a company that offers growth opportunities." She started with personal information and gave the interviewer reason to doubt whether she was an employee who would stay for very long. She's married, and when her husband gets transferred that means she has to leave; she did it once and can do it again. She has some work experience with customers but didn't emphasize what she did. She is looking to grow. What about the job she is applying for? Will she stay content for long? Responding to this free-form request successfully comes down to three things: focus, script and practice. You cannot afford to wing this answer. Have a short, organized statement of your education and professional achievements and professional goals prepared. Remember throughout your answer to focus on the experiences and skills that are going to be most relevant for the hiring manager when they’re thinking about this particular position and this company. And ultimately, don’t be afraid to relax a little bit, tell stories and anecdotes—the hiring manager already has your resume, so they also want to know a little more about you. Perhaps you could ask - So that I can focus on the things that are really important to you, can you give me an overall view of the position?

The “Failure” Question Identify some scenarios where the outcome could have been better Choose situations where you took responsibility for your failure, learned from it, and took steps to avoid recurrences of similar failures Be able to describe the strategy you followed and how it impacted subsequent successes Pick a Real Failure Define Failure in Your Own Words Tell Your Story Share What You Learned Companies want to learn how you maintain composure, attitude, energy and focus Demonstrate that you have the confidence to admit your failings and learn from your mistakes Avoid a situation that would call into question your ability to carry out core components of the job. If you worked in a team setting, stay away from placing blame. Focus on how the issue was identified, how you addressed it and applied that learning to future efforts.

The Salary Question Do Your Research Evaluate What the Position Is Worth to You Given Your Overall Criteria for an Ideal Job Provide a Range Keep Your Cost of Living Needs in Mind Get Information From the Interviewer Honesty Is the Best Policy Play It Coy This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

Ready to Rock Get Your Interview Outfit Ready Analyze the Job Posting Check Out the Company Connect With Your Company Contacts Practice Answering Interview Questions Work on Your Interview Technique Brush Up on Interview Etiquette Get Directions and Arrange Transportation Bring the Right Things Always have a phone number to contact the individual or their office, just in case something unexpected occurs. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

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