Interviewing

Previous Knowledge What is an interview? Who has gone through an interview? What was it for? How did you feel? What did you learn from this experience?

What Matters in a Job Interview  ___ % - Packaging:  _________ aspects are the most important. What are appropriate non-verbals in an interview? Resume Application How you dress Posture Facial Expressions Body Language Non-verbal 45

What Matters in a Job Interview  ___ % - Responsiveness:   _________ & ______ Questions  ___ % - Experience:   ___ % - Miscellaneous: Behavior AnsweringAsking Work Volunteer Uncontrollable Circumstances 35 10

What to Wear for the Interview  Guys:  Dress in a way that would be appropriate for that job  Ex: a job in a doctor’s office would be much more formal than a job at a car wash Button down shirt Collared shirt Dress slacks with belt Dress shoes with dark socks Tie (Optional)

What to Wear for the Interview  Girls:  Dress in a way that would be appropriate for that job  Ex: a job in a doctor’s office would be much more formal than a job at a car wash Dress Skirt and blouse Dress slacks and blouse Hose and dress shoes No short skirts or dresses No low cut blouses

What NOT to Wear for the Interview  Do not wear:  Sandals, flip flops or tennis shoes Jeans, shorts, or revealing clothing Excessive make-up or jewelry Deviant hairstyle or color

At the Interview  Arrive at the appointment ____.  Be sure to bring a ______ with you.  Greet the interviewer by _____ and shake their ____.  Offer your ______ for them to look over.  _____ to be seated until they offer.  Be sure to have a ____ and a ______ attitude!!! early resume name hand resume WAIT smile friendly

Interview Questions  Practice ahead of time  Always make yourself look your best – don’t ever say anything negative – even when asked, turn a negative into a positive  Make sure you research the job ahead of time Know a little about the company  Be prepared to answer questions about previous employment

Sample Questions 1. Describe your ideal job and/or boss. Describe your ideal job and/or boss. 2. Why are you looking for a job? Why are you leaving your current position? Why are you looking for a job? Why are you leaving your current position? 3. What unique experience or qualifications separate you from other candidates? What unique experience or qualifications separate you from other candidates? 4. Tell me about yourself Tell me about yourself 5. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your strengths and weaknesses? 6. Describe some of your most important career accomplishments. Describe some of your most important career accomplishments. 7. What are your short-term/long-term goals? What are your short-term/long-term goals? 8. Describe a time when you were faced with a challenging situation and how you handled it? Describe a time when you were faced with a challenging situation and how you handled it? 9. What are your salary requirements? What are your salary requirements?

Cont… 10. Why are you interested in this position? Our company? Why are you interested in this position? Our company? 11. What would your former boss/colleagues say about you? What would your former boss/colleagues say about you? 12. What are the best and worst aspects of your previous job? What are the best and worst aspects of your previous job? 13. What do you know about our company? What do you know about our company? 14. What motivates you? How do you motivate others? What motivates you? How do you motivate others? 15. Are you willing to relocate? Are you willing to relocate?