1. Sell yourself in an interview
Dennis Teschler
The Everest Group

2. The Everest Group The Everest Group was founded in 1992
Operates as a full service retained executive search firm, working with both Fortune 50 and 500 domestic and international clients.
Specialize in the functional areas of Operations, Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Sales, & Marketing
Enjoy working with both Fortune 50 and 500 domestic and international clients.
I have been with the company twenty years as the Managing Partner placing mid to senior executives

3. Interview Preparation
Resume
Certificates
Letters of recommendation
Honors, GPA, scholarships
Academic clubs and/or Industry associations
School team projects
Volunteer work
Internships
Portfolio
Develop a separate package that includes the following documents:

4. LinkedIn How to utilize LinkedIn to help prepare for the interview:
Look up the company page (also visit website prior to interview)
Look at the interviewers LinkedIn page
Look up profiles of people currently in the position you are interviewing for
Find the job posting and review the requirements and qualifications
How to utilize LinkedIn to help prepare for the interview:

5. The Interview Process Telephone Interview The Non-Scheduled call
In most cases the first contact will be a phone call from someone from HR, Internal recruiting or an outside recruiter.
These are usually impromptu calls. Don’t feel like you have to interview just because you were called
The Non-Scheduled call
Don’t forget about voice reflection
Usually the first question will be ”tell me about yourself”
The remainder of the conversation
They will ask if you have any questions
The Scheduled call

6. Face to Face interview Presentation Attire:
How you present yourself is determined by the company you are interviewing with
Understand the culture of the company

7. Communication Verbal Non-Verbal Be friendly and personable
Engage the interviewer
Be clear, detailed and to the point
Stand to shake their hand
Body language

8. Types of interview questions
Questions about experience and background
Behavioral based question
Other questions they might ask
Be prepared to answer negative questions
Examples:
Tell me about a class that you had a hard time with and how you managed to overcome it
Tell me about a group project were someone didn’t do their part, what did you do about it, and what were the results
Your knowledge of the company
They typically will ask if you familiar with the company
Do you have any questions?
Have a set of questions to ask once the interview is done.

9. Knowing what to do and what not to do
Be on time! By on time we mean 15 minutes early in the lobby
Turn off you cell phone. Don’t just put it on silent. Even better, just leave it in the car
Have a list of question to ask
What are some key traits of successful employees in this role?
Do you think I possess these key traits?
What to do:
Discuss religion and politics
Interview the interviewer
Ask about vacation time or holiday schedule
What not to do:

10. After the Interview Send a Thank You note
Send a personalized follow up
Gracefully accept rejection