1. Ace The Interview Critical Skills for Midlife Applicants Presented By Mary Eileen Williams, M.A., NCCC

2. Today’s Agenda What to expect: the interviewer’s agenda and typical interview format Preparation is key! The critical nonverbal messages you’ll need to send Questions to anticipate Creating your all essential examples Answering event-specific questions (behavioral style interviews) End on a high note!

3. What to Expect The interviewer has several goals You have goals, too The typical 5-part interview format Icebreaker Background Probe Work history/resume review Your questions The close Other types of interviews

4. Preparation is Key! Job Study the job description Match your skills to their needs Company Research the company Locally, nationally, internationally Manager What is their management style? Why should they hire YOU?

5. Your Critical Nonverbal Messages You Need to Project Confidence Enthusiasm A Can-do Attitude

6. Questions to Anticipate: Tell me about yourself. Why did you leave your last position? Why do you want to work here? What are your strengths? Tell me about your weaknesses. Nail the age related question: What do you want to be doing in five years? Create your own list of open-ended questions.

7. Create Your All Essential Examples The Positive Result You Achieved How did you make a difference?Quantify whenever you can. Specific Steps Which skills did you use?How you resolved the issue. Projects/Challenges/Situations Projects you completedProblems you resolved

8. Responding to Event Specific Questions Job Description Identify Needs Anticipate Questions Design Your Examples 3 Types of Skills Make Them Compelling Create Your Cheat-sheet Provide Proof Similar Examples

9. End on a High Note! Express Interest and Enthusiasm Now that we’ve had this conversation, I’m even more interested in the position The All-important Thank You Distinguish yourself one more time!