1. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 11 Interviewing Strategically: Become Your Own Career Coach “The trouble is, if you do not risk anything, you risk even more.” — Erica Jong

2. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Student Learning Outcomes Describe the art of interviewing. Recognize essential steps for preparing for an interview. Use guidelines and techniques for effective interviewing.

3. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Be Prepared for the Interview Although a job interview can be stressful, careful preparation on your part will enable you to relax, respond to questions more naturally, and make a good impression

4. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Before the Interview Prepare, prepare, prepare. Research prospective employer. Know responsibilities of job. View rejection as opportunity to reassess and reaffirm your qualifications, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development.

5. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Common Interview Questions Tell me about yourself. Why do you want the job? Why should I hire you? What are your future career plans? What did you like most about your last job? What did you like least? Why did you leave your last job? Do you have questions?

6. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Interview Guidelines Dress for success. Arrive early. Express yourself positively. Maintain eye contact. Lean forward in chair to show enthusiasm. Talk with pride about your accomplishments. Sell yourself.

7. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Interview Segments Part 1: Establish rapport and open lines of communication. Part 2: Questions about your background. Part 3: Questions about your skills and interests. Part 4: Interviewee should ask questions. Send thank-you immediately after interview.

8. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Handling Illegal Questions Anticipate and address the interviewer’s underlying concerns in a manner that is comfortable for you. Questions related to your age, gender, disabilities, or family can be redirected to reinforcing how you are qualified to do the job.

9. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Behavioral/Situational Interview Questions that challenge candidate about how job stress was managed in the past to determine probability of success in the future. Components illustrate your: Listening skills Writing skills Organizational/teamwork skills

10. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Alternative Interviewing Formats Video Interview (most common) Videoconferencing interview Telephone Interview Panel and Group Interview

11. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Video Interviewing Basics Consider six factors: #1 Be articulate. #2 Practice. #3 Pretend to talk to someone. #4 Dress professionally and conservatively (solid colors work best). #5 Communicate with enthusiasm. #6 Do not exaggerate movements.

12. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Factors Influencing Hiring Communication skills Honesty/integrity Teamwork skills Interpersonal skills Strong work ethic Motivation/initiative Flexibility/adaptability Analytical skills Computer skills Organizational skills (From a national survey of employers)

13. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. You’re Offered the Job Determine how well the position fits your needs. Negotiate for salary and benefits. Negotiate a fringe-benefit package. The first month - “shine” on the job. Demonstrate emotional intelligence.

14. Sukiennik, Bendat, and Raufman. The Career Fitness Program, 10/e © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. You Are Not Hired… Keep a positive attitude. Keep goals in mind. Concentrate on your strengths. Stay healthy. Do something to help someone else. Try to accomplish something everyday.