1. Successful Interviewing
Connor Sung
David McKinley
Alexandra Bittinger
Lucas Mozeyko
Nathan Duke

2. Interview Guideline Preparation -Understand importance -Select company
-Research company
-Adapt Resume
-Prepare questions
-Plan what to wear and bring
-Practice
-Select relevant references
-Select proper outfit
Interview
-Types
-Interpersonal behavior and communication
Post Interview
-Follow up
-Thank you letter

3. Pre-Interview

4. Why is the interview so important?
Poor economy means fewer jobs and fewer opportunities
Its your time to show off your talents
Its your chance to make an impression and set your self apart from other applicants
Its an opportunity to prove you have to qualities that will be required by the job

5. Selecting and Researching the Company
What to look for...
-A job the you qualify for
-A job that fits with your needs
-Salary
-Schedule
-Travel requirements
-A job with the advancement opportunities you desire
-A job that you are willing to do/would enjoy doing

6. Resume

7. Resume Format Sample Resume/Curriculum Vitae Name/Address/Phone
Licensure
Education
Institution Degree Date Major
Professional Experience
Honors/Awards
Membership in Professional Organizations
Publications/Presentations/Scholarly Work

8. 3 Main Resume Types
Chronological
Functional
Combination

9. Resume Don’ts…
Go beyond two pages
Use personal pronouns (I, me, you)
List high school
Include hobbies or irrelevant information
List References

10. Interview Attire

11. Women Solid color conservative suit Coordinated blouse Moderate shoes
Limited jewelry
Neat, professional hairstyle
Tan or light hosiery
Sparse make-up & perfume
Manicured nails
Portfolio or briefcase

12. Men Solid color conservative suit White long sleeve shirt
Conservative tie
Dark socks
professional shoes
Very limited jewelry
Neat, professional hairstyle
Go easy on the aftershave
Neatly trimmed nails
Portfolio or briefcase

13. Preparation for interview

14. Preparation Research Job references Research the company!
Good preparation = good confidence
Write down practice questions
Practice with a friend
Know location of interview
Parking Details
Have their contact information
Job references
Reverence list
Business Card
Questions

15. The Interview

16. Phone Interviews Increasingly common
Often the first step in hiring process
Used to narrow applicant pool for sit down interviews
After first 5 minutes, only 2 out of 10 candidates will still be under consideration

17. Phone Interview DOs and DON’Ts
Know what job you are interviewing for
Practice
Have notes, resume, and research handy
Speak clearly and concisely
Stand and smile during interview create strong finish with insightful questions
Have an unprofessional or silly voic
Feel obligated to fill in silences
Sneeze, snuffle, or cough and say “excuse me if unavoidable”
Chew gum or food, or drink noisily
Phone Interview DOs and DON’Ts

18. Know Yourself YOU are the product you are trying to sell
Communicate a positive self image
Know resume thoroughly, specifically
-skills & personal qualities
-academic experiences
-activities & experiences
-strengths & weaknesses
-career goals & objectives
-work experiences

19. Dinner Interview
Check out restaurant ahead of time
Be polite
Know your utensils
Place drink to the right of the plate
Put napkin on your lap when everyone is seated
Good posture

20. Dinner Interview During the meal: Don’t order messy food
Don’t order most expensive entrée
Order food that can easily be cut into bit-size pieces
When eating soup spoon it away from you
Break dinner roll into small pieces and eat one at a time
Position utensils to cue waiter
Don’t drink alcohol

21. Dinner Interview After the meal:
Put napkin on the table next to your plate
Let the interviewer pick up the check
Remember to say “Thank you”

22. What to know about employer and how to get hired

23. Know Your Employer
Impress them with your attention to detail and professionalism
Shows genuine interest in position
Research and knowledge will also help you decide if the company is right for you

24. Things to Know About Employer
Type of organization and its function, size, and structure
Key people
Mission, goals, history
Who and where the competition is
Products or services
Customers, constituents
Growth potential
Potential new markets, products or services
Recent items in the news and periodicals
Geographical locations
New trends in the field

25. Key Factors in Hiring
According to a survey of employers, the most important factors in hiring were
First impression 40%
Personal characteristics 40%
Skills and experience 10%
Education 10%

26. Why People Don’t Get Hired
Untidy personal appearance
Inability to express information clearly
Lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm
Unwillingness to start at the bottom
Negative attitude
Lack of eye contact
Incomplete or sloppy application
Being late for the interview

27. Interpersonal behavior and Communication

28. Nonverbal Communication
The majority of human communication is through non-verbal channels
Handshake
Firm
Tone
Confident, enthusiastic
Eye contact
Frequent, act interested
Body language
Posture
Erect, professional

29. Verbal Communication Be clear and concise
Use the Situation/Task-Action-Result (STAR) approach
think of a specific example and your actions and give results (great for strengths).
Keep in mind “How can I benefit the employer”

30. Verbal Communication con’t
Be positive
Avoid talking negatively about former employers
Avoid verbal ticks
“umm,” “like,” “you know”
Come prepared with intelligent questions
Match interviewer’s communication style
Ex: If interviewer seems all business, then be all business. If interviewer is personable, then ask about their interests

31. DOs Be prepared and confident Be on time
Use the third person when talking about job, don’t assume its yours
Write down and practice possible questions
Be enthusiastic and positive
Check in during interviews
Talk about specific achievements
Know what you offer (make a list of skills and traits that match job requirements)
Be a good listener
Ask for interview feedback
Ask questions (interview is a two way process, you are getting to know the employer as well)
Be honest
Turn cell phone off!

32. DON’Ts
Talk too much
Bring up the salary (timing is crucial, let them bring it up)
Be unprepared
Arrive too late or too early
Have a poor handshake
Treat receptionist rudely
Talk negatively about current or past employers
Ask about benefits, vacation time or salary

33. Questions You Might Be Asked
What makes you stand out from others?
Why did you leave your last job?
What experience do you have in this field?
Explain how you would be an asset to this organization
Why do you want to work for this organization?
What is your greatest weakness?
Would you be willing to relocate if required?

34. Question You Should Ask
What are my first priorities on the job?
What are you most hoping to find in the person you hire?
What have you liked most about working here?
How would you describe your company culture?
When will you be making a decision on this position?

35. Closing the Interview

36. At the End of the Interview
Thank the interviewers for their time.
Request a business card.
Shake hands in closing.

37. Post-Interview

38. Follow Up

39. Post-Interview Business Card(s) Bring stuff with you to write down
Know the time frame for hiring and when to expect to hear back
Follow-Up
24-48 hours
Follow-Up Letter
10-14 Days
Don’t overload

40. Post-Interview Learning Experience
If rejected, consider asking for beneficial feedback
NOT why you were not hired
Multiple interviews around same time
KEEP LOOKING!

41. Thank you!