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 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. 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?’’ › ‘’What were your favorite and least favorite subjects in school?’’ › ‘’In what school activities have you participated?’’ › ‘’What teaming skills do you have?’’ › ‘’ How well can you follow instructions?’’ › ‘’How dependable are you?’’ › ‘’What is your major weakness?’’ › ‘’What salary do you expect?’’ › ‘’Why do you think you might like this particular job?’’ › ‘’What kind of work do you eventually hope to you?’’

 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?” 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. 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. Slide 7

Avoid these interview errors  Poor eye contact.  No goal.  Poor appearance.  No prepared questions.  Using the wrong body language.  Talking too fast.  Using foul language.  Lack of enthusiasm.  Asking about the salary and benefits too soon.  Not asking for the job.  Rushing the employer.  Interpreting.  Being late.  Not being polite. SLIDE 8

 Be late  Chew gum  Lay things on he interviewers desk  Acting like know-it-all  Saying, ‘’I’ll take anything,’’ instead of describing the kind of work you want to do  Trying to run the interview by talking to much  Discussing personal problems  Trying to read the material on the interviewers desk  Answering questions with lies  Being annoying by tapping pen 9

 Dressing for an interview should be on of the most important thing dressing professional makes you look responsible an can help you be a better choice for the job that you want. 10

 2 nd Picture  These people who are dressed appropriately will have a better chance of getting the job then these guys Page 3 11

 How NOT to dress or look for an interview. Page 3, 4 12

 Write a follow-up letter.  Write a short thank-you for the interview. Page 8, 9 13 April 20, 2011 Dear : We’ve had the happy experience of receiving one or more orders from you every year for several years. But, as I study our list of faithful customers, I note that you haven’t bought anything from us for the past year. This set me to wondering: Did we goof on a shipment? Was the merchandise you last ordered not exactly what you wanted? Maybe you’ve been too busy lately to indulge in your favorite sport? Or is it simply because you haven’t needed anything? Whatever the reason, I’d really like to know it, and I hope you’ll tell me on the enclosed form, which you can mail in the postage-paid envelope. In the meantime, I’m sending you a flyer describing our special “rock-bottom prices” sale on all golf equipment and tennis gear. Maybe when you see the bargains offered, you won’t even need to fill out that form I referred to—just the order blank that’s on the flyer. Sincerely, Enclosure

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? ?