1. Successful Interviews

2. Do now:
Have you ever gone on a job interview? If so, describe the experience. How do you think you did? If not, how would you prepare for one if you had to go on one?

3. 5 steps of a job interview
There are 5 main steps of the job interview:
Prepare
First IMPRESSION
FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEW
CLOSING
FOLLOW UP
Split up into 5 groups and make a visual aid to talk about your step

4. Types of Interviews There are 11 different types of interviews:
Screening/Prescreening
Standard/Traditional
Second
Competency-Based/Behavioral
Stress
Lunch or dinner
Structured
Nondirective/work sample
Technical
Panel/Group
Phone

5. Types of Interviews Standard/Traditional Competency based/Behavioral
Applicant is asked a variety of typical questions
“Why do you want to work here, strengths/weaknesses, etc”
Prove your answers with specific examples
Competency based/Behavioral
Based on the idea that your past employment behavior will dictate your future behavior
Asked scenario questions based on last job
Answer questions using specific detail and with a positive spin
Is becoming the new interview standard

6. Types of Interviews Lunch or Dinner Nondirective/Work Sample
Takes place during a meal and may be part of a day-long interview process
Choose menu and drink selection carefully
Order in same/less price range of employer
Follow standard dining manners
(When of age) No alcohol
Nondirective/Work Sample
Used for candidates that need to show his or her skills
Portfolios/Mock lessons/sales pitches

7. Types of Interviews Panel or Group
Groups of individuals collectively ask the candidate questions
Usually takes place around a conference table
Shake everyone’s hand before and after the interview
Write down names if you do not know them
Don’t focus on one member of the panel
Use their names in the interview

8. Types of Interviews Phone Interview
Conducted over the phone usually before meeting the employer in person
May be the only interview you receive
Tips:
Do not walk around or multi-task
Confirm time zone
2 minute answers
Find quiet place
Use interested tone of voice
Have all materials you would have for a face to face in front of you
a thank you follow up
If called at a spontaneous and bad time, be honest and reschedule
No speaker phone

9. Types of Interviews Screening/Prescreening Second
Used to evaluate and narrow a large applicant pool
Could be in person or on the phone
Jobs:
Sales, arts, drug reps
Speed Interview: 5-15 minute rapid fire questions
Testing: IQ, aptitude tests (know ahead of time if you need to do this)
Second
Occurs after the initial interview
Questions will dig deeper than 1st interview
Could be with others

10. Types of Interviews Stress Structured Technical
The goal is to see how you will handle stress in the workplace
Interviewer may interrupt or grill you
Be ok with silence in an interview if you felt you answered it fully
Structured
Each job candidate receives the exact same questions
Technical
Tech questions are asked to demonstrate you have the specific skills
Specific language use
Don’t pretend you know something you don’t

11. Self-Check Questions
Why do you think behavioral interviews are becoming so popular with employers?
Which types of interviews are you familiar with, and which ones do you need to practice?
What type of interview is used most commonly in your field