JOBTALKS The Interview Process Indiana University Kelley School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D Contents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

The Job Interview Attention To Process Aids In Success

PRESENTATIONS CAREER FAIRS INTERVIEW SELECTION RECRUITING EVENTS

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Review Opportunities to Sign up Establish Appointment Plan Interview Strategy Goal-Oriented Behavior

Explore –Career options –Industry possibilities –Job description specifics Investigate –Specific firms –Job listings –Recruiting dates –Career fairs INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #1

Make Appointments –On-Campus –Off-Campus Secondary Interviews –Initiated by Firm –Usually Off-Campus INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #2 Make the Effort!

ACT INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #3 Research Review Employer Profiles Interview Plan

Accept Job Offer In Writing! INTERVIEW INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #4 Wrap-up Follow Up Analyze Results Force Closure

Major Research Effort Minutes must countMinutes must count Few get a second chanceFew get a second chance Match background with jobMatch background with job Prepare for a self-selling talkPrepare for a self-selling talk Meaningful discussion if:Meaningful discussion if: –Employer has read resume –You analyzed firm –Employer Profiles –Job Descriptions

Employer Research Internet research Materials in Library “Employer files" contain: –Past annual reports –Employment brochures –Other information

Interview Day Arrive early Check interview schedule –Personal Information Calendar

Interview Day Remember your time! Try to obtain names of recruiters in advance if possible for thank you follow-up Check in with staff if you are running late or have a problem

ROOM ATMOSPHERE Usually Formal Somewhat Relaxed Minimum Noise Level

Last Chance Review Employment Brochures Annual Report Notes Always Replace Brochures

CAREER CONSULTANTS Coordinates Details Recruiting Projects Calls on Schedules

Interview Day Walk-in Go Properly Dressed Identify Time Available Provide Resume and Note Wait For Reply

Interview Time Recruiter Calls Your Name Remember Recruiter’s Name Pronounce Your Name Again

Late Recruiters Never Wait Over Ten Minutes See a Staff Member –Will Advise You –Will Remind Recruiter Don’t Just Sit and Hope!

Interview Rooms Recruiters Will… Direct You To Room Rooms Are… Private, Adequate

Interview Situation Do Most of the Talking Get Strong Points Across ─ Qualifications Match ─ Interest Match Two-Way Exchange ─ Discuss Your Interests ─ Employers Discuss Needs

Falsified Records Grade Ethics

TRANSCRIPT RELEASE Being Asked To Sign A Release Form Is NOT Necessarily A Sign Of Interest! Forms Are Forwarded To Registrar Registrar Bills Employer

Leaving The Interview Express Further Interest Shake Hands Leave

After The Interview Thank the Recruiter Understand Follow-Up

Interview Evaluation Make Notes After Interview Should Include: ─ Employer ─ Recruiter ─ Address ─ Evaluation ─ Position ─ Dates ─ Follow-Up ─ Outcome

Recruiter’s Notes Interview Evaluation Write-Up Paperwork Can Be Staggering –5 Days Per Week –10-15 Applicants Per Day Recruiter’s Notes Are Crucial Use Empathy in Assessing Action

Feedback Try to anticipate how a recruiter will evaluate you Key items you are evaluated on include: Preparation Communication ability Career direction Personal qualities How did your interview go? Evaluate yourself!

Revise Resume Update Resume Frequently Cost Is Minimal Focus Resume On Given Job

Revise Resume Revise ReviewInterview Feedback

Start Signing Up for Interviews!

Interview Process COMPONENTS Class Guidelines Should I Interview? The Interview Process Career Services Office: Supporting Services Evaluation Questions

EVALUATION

Question #1 The Interview Process presentation was... A.extremely helpful. B.moderately helpful continue using presentation. C.helpful but needs enhancement/revision. D.unnecessary and/or too basic revise presentation. E.not relevant and should be eliminated.

Question #2 The amount of information delivered in the time available... A. should not be changed. B.should be slightly decreased. C.should be greatly decreased. D.should be slightly increased with more content. E.should be increased with more content.

Question #3 The Interview Process lecture adequately covered ideas that should prove helpful to me in my interviewing. A.it covered ideas that will be extremely helpful. B.moderately helpful - continue using presentation. C.helpful but needs enhancement/revision. D.unnecessary and/or too basic - revise presentation. E.not relevant and should be eliminated.

Question #4 The instructor was well prepared for class. a. Strongly Agree b. Agree c. Slightly Agree d. Disagree e. Strongly Disagree

Question #5 The quality of the videotape on interviewing was a. Very High b. Good c. OK d. Sub-standard e. Replace with another video

Question #6 I learned a great deal of good information from the videotape on interviewing. a. Strongly Agree b. Agree c. Slightly Agree d. Disagree e. Strongly Disagree

If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.