Eng. Hadeel qasaimeh Work team : 1- Ala’ shakhatreh 2-doa’a hadad 3-omaymah ababneh 4-fajer smaierat 5-wea’am sedqi

Outline : Interviewing – what is it ? Types of interview. Control issues. Pre – interview preparation. Create a positive impression. Types of interview questions.

Outline: General Interview Strategies. Follow up ( after the interview). Don’t forget. Resources. End.

Interviewing – what is it ? A structured meeting between you and an employer. Interviewing is a skill- like riding your bike, PRACTICE makes PERFECT. Be getting an interview you have passed the first test of job search process.

Types of interview : Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants. One-on-One: most common interview style and incorporates you with the potential employer. Panel or Group: allows many individuals to interview you at once.

Types of interview : Meal: used to see how you interact or function in a social setting. Second or On-site Interview: this allows one to get a tour of the facility, meet the staff, and additional questioning from different employees and/or administration.

Control Issues : Within your control Out of your control Professional dress and grooming. Positive attitude/confidence. Enthusiasm/energy. Non-verbal communication. Passion about position. Well thought out answers with specific examples. Knowledge of company. Interview questions. Who interviews you?! Personal fit with organization.

Pre – interview preparation. Interviewers are NOT out to get you but trying to determine how you fit job requirements and organization. Know yourself and be able to articulate skills, strengths, accomplishments, and career goals. Be prepared to talk about yourself and above all else…SELL YOURSELF.

Pre – interview preparation. Prepare necessary materials (Copies of resume, references, portfolio/pen, palm pilot or organizer, breath mints). Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination (you may want to conduct a dry run prior to your interview day). Try to arrive minutes early at the site to allow you to park, walk to the interview, use the restroom, or just gather yourself.

Create a positive impression: Greeting & Introduction : Dress appropriately. Smile. Maintain eye contact. Firm handshake. Remain poised and confident.

Create a positive impression: What signals are you sending? Positive Signals Leaning forward = interest. Smiling = friendly. Nodding = attentive and alert. Eye contact = curious and focused. Negative Signals Crossed arms = defensive. Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored. Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy. Leaning back= discomfort.

Types of Interview Questions: Standard or traditional: Sample Questions targeting your education. work experiences. career goals Tell me about yourself? What is your greatest strength? Weakness? Why did you choose to interview with us? What did you like most about your last job? Least? What are your short and long term career goals?

Types of Interview Questions: Behavioral Questions: Sample Questions These focus on your actions and/or behaviors in a previous setting. Past behavior provides clues to future behavior. Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision? Tell me about a time you worked under a deadline? What do you do when a team member is not pulling his/her weight? Think about a time you made a mistake. What did you learn from it?

Types of Interview Questions: Inappropriate or illegal questions: Sample Questions Questions which probe into your private life or personal background. Questions about your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities, marital status. How old are you? Do you have children? Do you have a disability? What religion do you practice?

Types of Interview Questions: Questions asked by the interviewee: Sample Questions To determine if you are an appropriate fit for the company and position, prepare a list of questions for the interviewer. What type of assignments can I expect within the first year? What do you like most about this company? What is the biggest challenge facing this department right now? What skills are you looking for in this position? What is the next course of action?

General Interview Strategies: Be prepared to talk about yourself and your experiences. Master the art of storytelling. Provide specific and concrete examples of your results/accomplishments. Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and confident throughout the interview process.

General Interview Strategies: Remember an interview is a formal conversation-- avoid filler words like “Um”, “Ah”, & “You know”. Avoid indecisive phrases like: “I think,” “I guess,” “probably,” or “pretty good”. Think before speaking. Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2 minutes.

General Interview Strategies: If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you. Silence isn’t a bad thing. Remain calm, relaxed, and be yourself Try to focus on the message you are trying to convey--NOT how well you are doing! You have to dress up to be success men / women.

Follow up : Ask good questions Thank the interviewer Request a business card Inquire about next steps in the process

Follow up : Send a thank you note within 24 hours. Letter may be handwritten or typed; is also acceptable. Tailor each one to the individual.

Follow up ( after the interview): Remember that only 15% of the success of an interview is out of your control. Take time to reflect & evaluate how you did - Overall, how did things go? - What went well? - What steps can I take next time to improve?

Conclusion : Great interviewee must be like this :  Are on time  Are dressed professionally and well groomed  Have a solid handshake  Are self-confident and assertive  Smile and have a sense of humor  Answer questions succinctly  Possess excellent communication skills

Resources: 10 ways to blow an interview Telephone Interviewing handout How to handle inappropriate questions Questions to expect Questions to ask

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