1. What is the Purpose of an Interview? An interview is a two-way exchange, a conversation, in which both participants have some goals: The Interviewer wants to determine: Can the candidate do the job? Will the candidate fit in? Is this the best candidate for the position? The Interviewee wants to determine: Do I want this job? Can I do this job? Does this job offer me the opportunities I want for advancement or experience?

2. Stages in the Interview Process  Introduction  Questions for you  Questions from you  Closing

3. Job Interview Essentials http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz89ypZT-Is&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL21CF27EF8CEAD236 What is the biggest CHALLENGE for job-seekers? Understanding how to perform during an interview What is employer trying to determine?

4. The Toughest Interview Questions AND HOW TO ANSWER THEM! 1) Tell me about yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OEZSfdn6Jc&feature=related 2) What is your greatest weakness? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTRojxZBeR8&feature=related 3) Why should we hire you? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcoat4ifHoY&feature=related 4) Why do you want to work here? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHrG0MaNrGo&feature=related 5) Where do you see yourself in 5 years? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCGbE_xBNYc&feature=related

5. Beyond the Norm… Mastering the Behavioral Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvtm1GeYE6U&feature=related Separate yourself from all other candidates. Provide CONCRETE examples of your skills, accomplishments.

6. The Phone Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4T12VM2Dsc&feature=related What’s the PURPOSE? PREPARE for this type of interview just as you would an in-person interview. 8 Mistakes to AVOID!

7. What to Ask the Interviewer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0DCHq_oWR8&feature=related Never, never turn down the opportunity to ask questions…. PREPARE SMART QUESTIONS that will make you STAND OUT!