INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB

Interviewing  Application forms and resumes serve the purpose of making an employer interested in you.  Then they will interview you.  You need a successful plan for a successful interview.

Three Steps for a Successful Interview  Preparing for an Interview (Step 1)  You will never have a second chance to make a first impression  Dress and Grooming  Women - Suit, dress, nylons, medium heeled shoes  Men - Suit and tie  Dress can also depend on the job that you are interviewing for.

Step 1 - Dress Continued  Hair  Women - Pull it back neatly.  Men - Clean shave and hair cut  Jewelry - Too much can be distracting

Step 1 - Things to Know  Need to find out information about the company.  Products they sell  Advertising techniques they have used  How long they have been in business.  Know the name and of interviewer and time of appointment  Read your resume several times before going in - work experience, education  Practice interview questions and get feedback

Step 2 - Conducting Yourself in an Interview GGo alone AArrive 15 minutes early to interview BBe polite to the secretaries BBring extra copies of your resume SShake hands with interviewer  Remain standing until asked to sit down  Do not put anything on interviewers desk  Make eye contact and do not chew gum.  Relax!!!!!!

Step 3 - What to Say in an Interview  Answer each question honestly  Two questions of difficulty:  1. What type of work would you like to do?  Be specific in your answer!!!!!! 22. What wage or salary do you expect? YYou could turn the question around on them. DDo research of position!!!

Step 3 - What to Say (con’t)  Ask Questions Yourself!  Makes you look more interested  Opportunities for advancement  When will I be notified if I am hired?  What are the hours of work?

Step 4 - Closing the Interview  May be offered job on the spot  More likely, will be told that a decision will be made later  Ask any last minute questions  Shake hands again  Thank them for interview  Thank secretary on way out

Step 5 - Follow up the Interview  Evaluate your own performance  Telephone five or six days after the interview - the interviewer will know you are still interested.  Thank you letter