Interviewing Skills

What is an Interview?

Self Knowledge Know the job Know the organization

The Interview TYPICAL ROUTINE TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

Interview Topics Analytical skills Critical thinking Problem solving Ability to deal with challenging situations Teamwork Communication skills Time management Planning and organizing

Questions for the Candidate What is a good question? Types of Questions Traditional Behavioral Case Questions

GOOD ANSWERS THINK STORY S-SITUATION specific moment in time T-TASK Conflict, problem, or challenge A – ACTION Feeling, doing, thinking R- RESULT Punch line The STAR Technique

After the Interview Take notes on high and low points Thank you Notes Evaluate and consider

Remember… IS IT A fit?

InterviewStream Login to SpiderConnect from the Career Services homepage: Click on InterviewStream (Mock Interviews) under Career Resources on the right hand side of the home page. Create an account using your “richmond.edu” . Click on “Conduct Interview.” Choose the “Beth Chancy Wellness Class.” Start the interview. Once you click on “Submit,” InterviewStream will send your interview to your instructors.