1. The Interview Process Journal Response  Imagine that you are an employer, list 5 questions you would ask a prospective employee and think about the response you would expect from each question.

2. The Interview Process Journal Response  Imagine that you are an employer, describe the appearance and attitude of a person you would want to hire.

3. The Interview Process Journal Response  Make a list of reasons why employers interview prospective employees. What could happen if an employer hired employees without interviewing them?

4. Interviewing Techniques

5.  Interviewing is a mutual exchange of information.  Your main objective is to communicate information about your skills and qualifications clearly and accurately.  The interviewer’s main objective is to assess how closely your qualifications match the requirements of the position and company  An interview can be formal or informal, long or short. An interview can even take place over the phone

6. Preparation for the Interview  Successful interviews require preparation.  Since interviewers are able to sense how prepared a candidate is, it is crucial that you commit sufficient time and energy to this process so you are able to articulate your best qualifications

7. Before the Interview  Thoroughly research the organization and position  Internet (Company Website)  Networking  Make a List of Questions to Ask  Materials to Take with You  Copies of your résumé  Pen  Personal fact sheet for filling out an application

8. Before the Interview  Decide What to Wear  An outfit that does not distract from what you have to say  Be Prepared for Questions  Practice for the Interview  Mock Interview  Interview yourself in front of the mirror  Know Where to Go for the Interview

9. During the Interview  Arrive on Time and Prepared  Have a Good Attitude  Be Positive  Speak for Success  Stay calm and focused  Ask your own questions

10. During the Interview  Think on Your Feet  Expect the unexpected  Know your rights  Expect stress  Make a Graceful Exit

11. After the Interview  Follow Up After the Interview  Evaluate your performance  Send a Thank-You Note  Follow up letter—A brief letter written in business form to thank the interviewer for his/her time. This letter reminds the interviewer of your interest in the job and a brief comment on how your qualifications match the job requirements.  Deal with Acceptance or Rejection

12. Preparing for the Interview Reading Questions  Reading Check Question (pg. 155,156)  As You Read Question (pg. 157)  Creative Business Practices (critical thinking question)  Reading Check Question (pg. 158)  After You Read Questions 1-4 (pg. 161)

13. Succeeding in the Interview Reading Questions  As You Read Question (pg. 163)  Reading Check Question (pg. 163,164,167)  Real-World Connection (pg. 164 critical thinking question)  As You Read Question (pg. 166)  After You Read Questions ( pg. 169 1-5)

14. Interview Practice  Choose 10 questions from your “Common Interview Questions” sheet.  Develop answers with examples for each question you choose.

15. Job Interview Practice  Prepare a list of 10 questions.  You will ask these questions when you play the role of the employer.  The job you are interviewing for is the Ikea sales position.

16. Interview Practice  In your group one person starts as the interviewer and one as the job seeker.