1. JOBTALKS The Follow-Up Interview Career Search Strategies Indiana University Kelley School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D.

2. The Follow-Up Interview Other Names Site Visit Office Visit The Secondary Interview The Callback Interview The Plant Visit

3. The Employment Process The follow-up interview is NOT the last step Evaluate Work Accept Offer Second Interview Interview Letter Resume

4. The Hiring Process The Interview Process Screen 1 Evaluate 2 Sell 3 preliminary interview secondary interview job offer matchassess negotiate

5. Purpose Of Follow-Up Interview Assess skills and abilities: courses Review work experiences Test for competencies-technical qualifications Evaluate potential talents

6. Purpose Organizational Fit values interests personality skills Evaluate Personal Qualities

7. Plan Meet future supervisor Meet future peers/colleagues Evaluate cultural fit

8. Results Multiple evaluators Arrive at a consensus decision Concurrence

9. Employer's Offer sell the candidates on the organization money growth Fun/happiness prestige mobility challenge

10. Candidate Evaluation Approaches group programs selection committee individual interviews

11. Follow-Up Interview Itinerary complete day of interviews evaluation and testing plant/office/facility tours

12. Interview Schedule Fully planned day Very little Free time Functional manager evaluation Peer evaluations Testing procedures Tours

13. Secondary Interview Candidate Agenda John M. Smart B.S., M.B.A. Finance my University Tuesday, March 16, 20xx Arrives evening before-Holiday Center 9:00 Orientation by Host 9:30 Interviews 12:00 Group Luncheon 1:30 Testing 2:30 Interviews 4:00 Personal Debriefing by human resources Many Variations

14. Orientation with human resources Schedule Organization of day Explanation of human resource policies near start of day

15. End of the Day Wrap-Up Feedback Expense Reimbursement policy Follow-up procedures

16. Who pays? Receipts needed Not all employers pay expenses Expense Reimbursement

17. Hotel Expenses Overnight sometimes necessary Reservations usually by the employer Direct bill to employer if possible Use business level accommodations

18. Meal Expense Guidelines Breakfast Lunch Dinner

19. Travel Mode Automobile (within 100 miles) Airlines

20. Trip Reimbursement rarely immediate action takes 3-5 weeks pro-rate costs of multiple visits in same area

21. Interview Preparation Many web-based resources Similar to the initial interview Expect an in-depth analysis

22. Interview Preparation annual report job description current articles employment brochure investment surveys product brochures website exploration

23. Preparation Essentials t contacts t position information t arrangement details

24. Normal Routine t know what to expect t more in-depth evaluation of personal qualities t more of a competency review-skills t series of interviews with different professional staff

25. Interview Concerns t every interview is important t organizational politics play an important role t maintain a professional image

26. Interview Management solidify match-fit develop anticipated questions prepare answers in advance know job and organization well

27. Direct Supervisor Interview One of the interviewers may by your supervisor l be professionally competent l establish positive rapport Success requires a team relationship Partnership

28. Interview Suggestions Keep interest level high Maintain enthusiasm Give concise yet thorough answers Ask telling questions Review textbook suggestions

29. – Rarely comes up in preliminary interview Let the employer start salary negotiations When asked, give a reasonable range Salary Compensation – Rarely comes up in preliminary interview – Let the employer start salary negotiations – When asked, give a reasonable range based on realistic local conditions

30. Suggestions Interview Suggestions Credentials must meet job requirements create 2-3 minutes responses to anticipated questions stress positive points constantly show enthusiasm and interest emphasize how credentials meet job specifications don't play hard to get

31. Interview Suggestions 3 project confidence in your abilities 3 don't be tentative/wishy-washy 3 avoid issues of politics, religion, etc. 3 deliver appropriate compliments 3 be sincere

32. Training Every job has some aspects of training Prepare a line of inquiry Inquire about the nature, length, content, etc.

33. Follow-Up Attend to Details make and save notes prepare an evaluation write thank you letters

34. Follow-Up Attend to Good Business Communications A secondary interview is not the conclusion of your job search What will move you ahead of competition? Follow-up strategy is important element

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