1. Add a title for the presentation 1 How to get the job

2. The Job Interview  To prepare for the interview:  Do your homework.  Get organized.  Plan to make a good first impression.  Anticipate questions and plan appropriate responses.  Think positively. Add a theme, background picture, or color to the presentation Slid e 2

3. Standard Interview Questions  Some examples are:  “Tell me about yourself.”  “What do you know about this company?”  “Why does this job opening interest you?”  “Do you prefer working alone or with others?”  “How well do you work under pressure?”  “What do you want to be doing in five years?”  “Why should I hire you?”  “What are your goals for the future?”  “What are your favorite and least favorite subjects in school?” Slid e 3

4. Good Questions to Ask Employers  Some examples are:  “How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?”  “How would you describe a typical week/day for this position?”  “Whom does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him or her?”  “If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?”  “Is much overtime work involved?”  “What skills does an employee need to succeed in this job?”  “Is there flexibility to meet family needs?”  “is travel expected?”  “What are the work hours?”  “What fringe benefits are available?” Slid e 4

5. What Is Said Without Words  An upright, confident posture reflects your sense of self-worth.  Eye contact shows you are listening and are interested in what the interviewer has to say.  A smile shows that are you relaxed and confident. Keep your facial expressions friendly, calm, relaxed, and positive.  A firm handshake conveys that you are professional and enthusiastic. Avoid a weak or overly aggressive handshake. On the next slide, fill it with pictures of interviews taking place. Slid e 5

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7. What Is Said Without Words  Leaning slightly forward toward the interviewer conveys that you are interested. Leaning back can give the opposite impression.  Be aware of the interviewer’s body language to help you sense when you are losing the person’s attention or when you are going into too much detail.  Need to be well groomed  Need to be on time Slid e 7

8. Common Errors Avoid these interview errors  Poor eye contact.  No goal.  Poor appearance.  No prepared questions.  Asking about salary and benefits right away  Chewing gum or smoking  Putting things on the interviewers desk  Acting like a know-it-all  Lack of enthusiasm.  Not asking for the job.  Trying to run the interviewer by talking too much  Discussing person problems to much  Trying to read material on interviewers desk

9. Wrong stuff Add a title to this page and put a list and images of what not to do in an interview.. 9

10. Dress and Grooming  Find two pictures that show how to dress for an interview – paste one in the box next to this and one in the box on the next slide  I chose this picture because he is in a suit and Is showing good eye contact and posture Page 3 (these sentence can be deleted when slide is finished) 10

11. Dress and Grooming  Picture of good grooming like you need when you go to a interview Page 3 11

12. bad Dress and Grooming  Page 3, 4 12

13. After the Interview  Write a follow-up letter.  Write a short thank-you for the interview.  Evaluate job  Evaluate company  Go over interview in your mind  Write a statement about your interest in the company  A short thank you Page 8, 9 13

14. “Food for Thought” 1. 1. Assume that you applied for a job but were not selected for the position.  Should you abandon your efforts to obtain a job with that particular employer? Why or why not? 2. 2. What can you gain from seeking an evaluation of your interview performance from an interviewer who rejected you? 3. 3. In what ways is each interview a learning experience? Slid e 14 ?