Add a title for the presentation1 Interviewing, What To Do And What Not To Do. By: Gage Brandt, Ruby Lira

 To prepare for the interview:  Do your homework.  Get organized.  Plan to make a good first impression.  Anticipate questions and plan appropriate responses.  Think positively.  Add a theme, background picture, or color to the presentation Slide 2

 Some examples are:  “Tell me about yourself.”  “What do you know about this company?”  “Why does this job opening interest you?”  “Do you prefer working alone or with others?”  “How well do you work under pressure?”  “What do you want to be doing in five years?”  “Why should I hire you?”  “What are your goals for the future?”  “ How dependable are you?”  “ What are your greatest weakness?”  “ What kind of salary are you expecting?”  “ What kind of work do you eventually hope to do?” Slide 3

 Some examples are:  “How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?”  “How would you describe a typical week/day for this position?”  “Whom does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him or her?”  “If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?”  “What are the work hours?”  “ Is there a lot of overtime?” Slide 4

 An upright, confident posture reflects your sense of self- worth.  Eye contact shows you are listening and are interested in what the interviewer has to say.  A smile shows that are you relaxed and confident. Keep your facial expressions friendly, calm, relaxed, and positive.  A firm handshake conveys that you are professional and enthusiastic. Avoid a weak or overly aggressive handshake.  Being well groomed shows that you care about yourself, which will convey that you care about the job  Thank the interviewer for the chance to be interviewed.  Be polite and have a positive attitude.  Be prepared to discuss how you could be a quality team member On the next slide, fill it with pictures of interviews taking place. Slide 5

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 Leaning slightly forward toward the interviewer conveys that you are interested. Leaning back can give the opposite impression.  Be aware of the interviewer’s body language to help you sense when you are losing the person’s attention or when you are going into too much detail.  Look at the Interviewer.  “Sell” yourself to the interviewer. Tell them why you are interested in the company and the job. Talk about your skills and why you're the best person for the job. Slide 7

Avoid these interview errors  Poor eye contact.  No goal.  Poor appearance.  No prepared questions.  Appear lazy  Communicate poorly  have a bad attitude  Be poorly groomed  Don’t get along with others  Lack of enthusiasm.  Asking about the salary and benefits too soon.  Not asking for the job.  Be Immature  Know nothing about the job or company  Have clearly defined career goals SLIDE 8

 Don’t be badly groomed.  Don’t be badly dressed  Don’t chew gum.  Don't act uninterested. Add a title to this page and put a list and images of what not to do in an interview.. 9

 We chose this picture because, She looks confident, Professional, but still has a flair of fashion. Page 3 (these sentence can be deleted when slide is finished) 10

 We chose this pictured because we think that professional attire for men is a shirt and tie. It means they are ready to start as soon as possible. Page 311

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 Write a follow-up letter.  Write a short thank-you for the interview.  Insert an example of a follow-up letter: Ms. Judith Samson Goodright company 117 main street Ocean port, CA Dear Ms. Samson: Thank you for taking the time yesterday to talk with me about the maintenance job with the Goodright Company. The information you provided was very helpful. During my interview, we discussed my experience as a carpenter’s assistant with the Build- It Construction Company last summer. However, I didn’t have an opportunity to mention the plumbing and electrical systems classes I’ve taken at the Mountain County Area Career/Technical School. I believe skills I’ve learned in these classes have prepared me for many of the maintenance tasks I would perform if employed by your company. I am excited about the possibility of joining you company, and, if offered the job, I will do my best to be a good employee. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Gage Brandt Page 8, 913

1. 1. Assume that you applied for a job but were not selected for the position.  Should you abandon your efforts to obtain a job with that particular employer? Why or why not? What can you gain from seeking an evaluation of your interview performance from an interviewer who rejected you? In what ways is each interview a learning experience? Slide 14 ?