1. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.1 Interviewing Career Services

2. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.2 Objectives Dress to impress Selling yourself during an interview Develop answers to commonly asked questions during an interview

3. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.3 Dress Medical field expectations Conservative Hair Jewelry Makeup

4. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.4 Shoes, Hosiery & Accessories Polished Heels Sandals Color Hose Purse (leave it in the car ~ along with cell) Portfolio or Padfolio

5. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.5 Suits Dark & conservative Jacket –Other options? –Tie a must for men Pant styles Skirt length Coats are outerwear

6. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.6 Test Drive At least a week before The fit Check snags, hems, buttons, etc. Stains Iron Set out jewelry and belt Hanger in the car

7. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.7 Day of Interview Arrive ahead of time to check for food in the teeth or coffee/soda stains No perfume or cologne Clothing is straight Runs in the hose Fill up your gas tank early

8. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.8 Attitude Be positive & SMILE Posture Interested Eye contact Confidence Express thanks Listen

9. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.9 Responses to Typical Questions Tell me about yourself –Ask what they want to know –Nothing personal –Sets momentum for interview –How have you prepared yourself for this new career?

10. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.10 Responses (cont) How another person would describe you –Avoid negatives –Relate your answer to the job needs— focused, detailed, good at paperwork, considerate of others, always early, etc. –Use Portfolio ~ letters of recommendation

11. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.11 Responses (cont) Strengths –Relate your answer to the job needs Weaknesses –Very important reason to rehearse –Does it benefit the company. –Be truthful. –None is not answer –How you are improving on a weakness ?

12. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.12 Responses (cont) Why are you applying for this job? –Interest in working in health care –Bring up something specific about this facility What do you know about this organization/facility/specialty? –Did you do your research? –How can you make a contribution?

13. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.13 Responses (cont) Where do you plan to be in 5/10 years? –Long term –Don’t overreach –Don’t appear as a short termer –Don’t set yourself to be the same as you are today –Continue to be an asset to the company, improving your skills and providing quality care to the patients

14. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.14 Responses (cont) How do you work under pressure? Do you manage your time well? Do you work will with others? Do you anger easily? –Give examples of when you have worked under similar conditions and how you worked well Why should we hire you? –Overall skills, experience and education. –Rehearse a statement

15. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.15 Responses (cont) Flexibility, overtime, etc. What has been your major accomplishment to date? Why did you choose this career? Describe how you work with others? Do you work well with teams? What did you like/dislike about your last job? What has been your favorite job or least favorite job? Why?

16. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.16 Responses (cont) Team player –Describe what role you typically take when in a group. –Don’t lie. If you tend to be in conflict with others or don’t like working in teams, focus on you understanding the value of working together & what it means to work together

17. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.17 Responses (cont) How have you resolved conflicts with a boss or co-worker? What qualities make a good manager? Is there anything else I should know about you?

18. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.18 Fielding Personal Questions Being defensive will offend them Redirection the interviewer’s thoughts. There is nothing in your personal life that will prevent you from being a conscientious employee Carefully prepare and rehearse statements

19. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.19 Rehearse Your Answers Plan, plan, plan Mental portfolio Rehearse answers to common questions. Writing down your attributes so you make sure you discuss them

20. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.20 Ask Questions Be prepared What do you want to know? Have some written down so you don’t get stumped when asked if you have any questions.

21. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.21 What Questions to Ask Job responsibilities (exact title too), and the department in which you would work Fit of the department into the company structure: its purpose, its budget, and other departments with which it works Reporting structure: whether you would have one or more bosses Type of formal or informal training you would be given Whether you would be working on your own or as a member of a team

22. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.22 What Questions to Ask (cont) How job performance is measured? Where those who previously held your position are now? When will they be making a decision? Is there anything else I should know about the job or company?

23. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.23 What Questions NOT to Ask What is the pay, benefits, etc.? Do you have educational reimbursement? Is there an opportunity for advancement? What are the hours/schedule? (Any question that relates to how you will benefit rather than showing interest in the position/company should not be asked.)

24. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.24 What Diminishes Your Chances? Appearance Eye contact Criticizing past employers Displaying a lack of confidence in your abilities Handshake Arriving Late Not being appreciative of the interviewer’s time Not asking questions Bringing friends to the interview

25. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.25 What Diminishes Your Chances? Making excuses for your behavior, lack of preparation, experience Vague responses Lack of enthusiasm Money motivated questions/answers Aggressive and conceited behaviors Can’t express yourself clearly History of short term jobs

26. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.26 What Diminishes Your Chances? Lack of planning Sloppy application Indecisive Lack of maturity Not showing courtesy or tact Inability to take criticism Wanting to be the boss Low morals

27. © Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.27 Summary Rehearse and plan for questions—both what you will ask and what you will be asked. Preparation is a direct reflection of your enthusiasm and interest in obtaining a job, especially with that company.