STEM CDI October 2014 THE JOB INTERVIEW

 Preparation  At the Interview  Follow-up STEPS IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

 Research on Company  Prepare for Common Questions  Prepare Questions for Interviewer  What do you want them to know about you  Your Game Look  Practice PREPARATION

 Research on Company  Annual Reports  Financial Data (maybe not for an internship)  New Releases and Articles  Information about Products and Services  Industry Trends  Employee Views on Company  Shifts in Management Personnel;  Corporate Culture  Wall Street Outlook for Company PREPARATION

 Prepare for Common Questions  “Tell me a little about yourself”.  Name  Hometown  School  Plans  Maybe 1 “hook”  What area of (insert field here) do you see your self specializing in?  “Where do you see yourself in 5 – 10 years?”  What do you see as the trends in (insert industry here)? PREPERATION

 Prepare Questions for the Interviewer:  Use this to do the following:  Show your knowledge of the position, company and industry.  See if this is the right fit for you.  Company trends?  What are you looking for in someone for this position?  What is the prevailing management style? PREPARATION

 What do you want them to know about you:  Make a list of skills, qualities and experiences that you want to be sure get out during the interview. PREPARATION

 Your Game Look  Clothing: Neat, Professional, according to company/industry standards  Hair: Neat, tidy, professional  Shoes: comfortable but professional  Body Art: To cover or not PREPARATION

 Smile  Firm handshake.  Maintain eye contact.  Stay calm.  Be confident.  Make sure you answer the questions.  Don’t get rattled by an unexpected question  Take notes THE INTERVIEW

 Send thank you notes  is OK but handwritten is better  If you were asked for additional information, send it ASAP. FOLLOW-UP