1. Interview Tips
Chaz Palisoc

2. Agenda
Interview Tips
Interview Prep Types of Interviews Closing the Interview

3. Interview Prep Understand the hiring goals Hiring Manager Candidate
Attire
Men
Slacks
White or Blue long sleeve (tie is optional)
Shoe polished
Belts and buckles are conservative
Grooming
Cologne or after shave is subtle
Women
Jewelry needs to be simple and not a distraction
Purse is closed
Do not wear heavy perfume

4. Interview Prep
Know as much about the job as possible before you go in for the interview
Be prepared to apply your skills and accomplishments to the potential new position
Practice. Practice. Practice.
Be on time! It is better to arrive early, than late
Follow the interviewer’s lead on shaking hands, sitting, and introduction
Be prepared to give the interviewer a copy of your resume when you begin the interview, even if they were previously given a copy
Make eye contact, smile and remember the name of the person interviewing you
Manage your time! Avoid going into great detail for every question. Typically the interviewer has 10 or more questions to ask. Make sure you have time to answer all of them
Maintain good posture and relax
Be prepared with questions to ask the interview at the end of the interview
Use proper English during the interview. Prior to the interview, you may want to do a mock interview and record yourself in order to capture any of the following slang words and terms; “Yea, Yep, Un Huh, Ya know

5. Types of Interview Behavioral Interview
Experiences that clearly demonstrate why you are best suited for the job
Indication of future behavior
Most common and recommended for AT&T Managers
STAR format
Situation/Task
Action
Result
If STAR is not complete, expect follow up questions
Example Questions
“Tell me about a time when you had to teach someone who was not familiar with technology about how it work”
“Tell me about a time when you had to persuade someone to do something.”

6. Types of Interview Traditional Interviewer asks direct questions
Fact finding questions
Tricky and Double sided
Example
“Why should I hire you?”
“What are you looking for in a job?”
“What is your greatest strength?”
Combination of Behavioral and Traditional
Flow will be different
Will go back and forth
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about a time in which you had to handle a difficult change in the workplace?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?

7. Closing the Interview Ask questions at the end
Describe the daily work environment?
What are your expectations?
What is the next step in the hiring process?
Do not leave with out knowing when a decision will be made
Express your interest
State why you would be a good fit
Say Thank You
Thank the interviewer for his or her time
Follow up with a thank you letter or within 24 hours

8. Questions
Chaz Palisoc