1. Career Skills - Interviewing Mr. Toth 5/17/2010

2. Preparing for an Interview Following these tips will help you: Research the company on the internet before the interview Practice interviewing before you go Dress conservatively Take two copies of your resume Carry a portfolio (include a resume, work samples, reference letters, certificates, photographs of completed projects, etc.)

3. Giving Interviews a Good Start Following these tips will help you: Arrive 15 minutes early Shake the interviewer’s hand firmly Greet the interviewer by last name Smile and greet other people Look the interviewer in the eye

4. 10 Questions Interviewers Ask 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. How does your education and experience prepare you for our job? 3. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 4. What interests you most and least about your current job? 5. Why are you interested in working for our company?

5. 10 Questions Interviewers Ask 6. Why are you leaving your present job? 7. Who was your most difficult boss and why? 8. Where do you see yourself in five years? 9. How do you like to spend your time outside of work? 10. What salary do you need?

6. Questions You Should Ask 1. What are the job duties? 2. What is the current status of the job? 3. What are the greatest challenges in the job? 4. What are you looking for in the person you hire for this job? 5. What is a typical day on the job like?

7. Questions you should ask 6. What is the work schedule? 7. What is the status of the person who performed this job previously? 8. What are other members of the team/department like? 9. What opportunities exist for on-the-job training and additional education? 10. What are the opportunities for advancement?

8. Interviewing Mistakes The following is inappropriate dress and groom: Strong perfume Visible body piercings Heavy jewelry Unusual hair styles