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Interviewing Strategy Prepare Attend presentations/network Company research Be on time Know interviewer’s name Present copy of resume LISTEN to questions
Interviewing Strategy Non-verbal communication Posture Eye contact Demeanor Distractions Ask questions Be positive
Interviewing Strategy Focus on skills/examples Motivator/initiator Leadership Decision making Communication Analytical Interpersonal (enthus., stress tolerance, flex., depend. )
Interviewing Strategy Relax/Smile Write thank you!
Types of Interviews Behavioral Examples of past experiences Difficulty may increase Past behav. predicts future behav. Situation Cases – scenarios of day-to-day situations that arise otj Answers measured against stds.
Types of Interviews Stress Deliberate attempt to unnerve candidate Blunt questions, interruptions Relentless pursuit of a subject Focus it how candidate reacts to stress
Group Work Discuss how to answer questions Get several group members’ input What is the interviewer trying to find out? Share difficult interview questions Discuss how to get rid of “nerves” before an interview
Who Gets Hired? Variables Background/Experience vs. Interviewing Skills How much will one add to the other? Interviewing skills Non-verbal Verbal Knowledge of company and job/career
Who Gets Hired? Prediction Likelihood of offer Likelihood of on-site interview Likelihood of consideration for position Likelihood of student “fitting” with organization
Who Gets Hired? Findings Interviewing skills had a greater influence than background and experience on recruiter’s perceptions Lack of experience can be compensated for by excellent interviewing skills
Who Gets Hired? Findings Excellent background/experience needs to be augmented by interviewing skills
Legal Interview Questions? Have you ever been arrested? No Conviction record, yes, if job related Did you serve in the military? Type of discharge? Discharge, no Military, yes…period of service, rank, training/experience
Legal Interview Questions? Do you have any disabilities? No Can applicant perform essential job functions? Can applicant meet attendance requirements?
Legal Interview Questions? Do you currently use illegal drugs? What illegal drugs have you used in the last six months? Yes, but cannot refer to past drug addiction Do you drink alcoholic beverages? Yes, but not how much applicant drinks or participation in alcohol rehabilitation
Legal Interview Questions? More information? Workforce.com
Career Fair Tips Introduce clearly, smile, handshake, eye contact Be confident!! Be positive Ask questions Dress professionally Pick up brochures Ask to set up interview Handshake, thank you, business card
Questions to Ask How is the training program structured? Time/format I read that the company is planning expansion into Mexico…could you tell me about those plans and opportunities for international placement? What is the average time it takes to reach _________ position?
Questions to Ask Could you describe the employee evaluation system? How often will I receive a formal evaluation? Is there opportunity to move from one functional area to another if I see an opportunity in which I am interested?