2.  A face-to-face meeting between you and an employer.  The last and most important step in the job seeking process.  An entry-level job interview usually lasts between 20-30 minutes.  Always plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.  Gives the employer an opportunity to see if you have the skills for job.  Chance to see you in person.  See how you handle yourself and your behavior.  Ask you questions and see if you will be able to work with supervisors and co-workers.  The company will think of potential employees as an “investment” to the company because of the training and time they put into that employee.  Companies usually have performance reviews or evaluations every 3 months. INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB

3.  Sell your skills and abilities to the employer.  Decide if the position meets your goals and interests. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW 1.Learn about the companies: product or service, their main competition. 2.Do some homework about the company by doing a internet search. 3.Bring your resume, list of questions and a pen. 4.Show the employer that you are through, detailed, well prepared, and serious about the position 5.Remember you are dressing for the interview and not the job you are to be performing. 6.Always wait until the end to ask questions. 7.Conclude by thanking the interviewer for their time. AN INTERVIEW ALLOWS YOU TO

4. There are three areas of concern during the interview. 1) Answering the Interviewers Questions Speak slowly, clearly and a reasonable level. Don’t give one-word or one line answers. Listen, pay attention, listen more!! 2)Your Non-Verbal Communication Sit in a comfortable position, do not slouch. Keep your hands in your lap. Try to maintain good eye contact with the interviewer. Do not look at your hands and or feet. DURING THE INTERVIEW

5. 3) Asking Your Questions Always wait until the interviewer invites your questions. Make sure that your questions indicate a sincere interest in the company or position. Conclude by thanking the interviewer for his/her time and for providing you with the opportunity to receive an interview. DURING THE INTERVIEW

6. 1.The best qualified person on paper doesn’t always get the job. Be on time, look good, but not flashy. 2.Be prepared and look confident, this will help you overcome nervousness before the interview starts. 3.Always think or pause before answering a difficult question. 4.Introduce yourself with firm handshake. 5.Ask proper questions at the end. 6.Make a positive statement about any negative situation. 7.Two major types of interviews are informational & hiring. 8.Employers cannot discriminate because of race, age, religion, marital status, disability, and sex. MORE FACTS ABOUT THE INTERVIEW

7. #3) Lack appropriate and or specific skills. #2) Late for Work – not reliable. #1) Unable to get along with co-workers. TOP 3 REASONS PEOPLE LOSE THEIR JOBS