Job Seekers Ministry - INTERVIEWING

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Job Seekers Ministry - INTERVIEWING
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Agenda

• GODs Role
• Expectations
• For You
• Of You
• What is the Goal of an Interview
• What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate
• Interview Invitation
• Organization
• Preparation
• First Impressions
• Appearance Attire
• Final Thoughts
• Panel Discussion

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GODs Role

• GOD is Center
• Proverbs 35-6
• 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart    and
  lean not on your own understanding6 in all your
  ways submit to him,    and he will make your
  paths straight.
• 1 Peter 57
• 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares
  for you.
• Philippians 46  
• Do not be anxious about anything, but in every
  situation, by prayer and petition, with
  thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
• BibleGateway.com - (NIV)

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS PRESENTATON

• A better understanding of the interview process
  and desired outcome
• Knowledge of what it takes to be prepared
• Tools that can make your interview successful

Our Prayers!

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WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU

• Entrust your job search to GOD in prayer, HEs
  listening
• Self Reflection Your Qualifications and
  Experience
• Follow through with the information provided
  (Homework)

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Finding a job is a JOB in itself. Dont take
that lightly.
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INTERVIEW GOAL

• Meet the need(s) of the employer/hiring manager
• Sell yourself
• Get an offer

Most Times You Only Get One Chance

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WHAT DOES THE EMPLOYER WANT?

• Each employer has a need a job function to be
  met
• Assess your qualifications to match their
  requirements
• They are looking for the most qualified and
  suitable candidate
• Qualifications may not be enough, other skills
  are important
• Attitude, Passion, Preparation, Professionalism,
  Appearance, Listening Skills, Knowledge of the
  Company, etc.
• They want to know more about whats on your resume

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Phone Interview

• Will be conducted in order to narrow down the
  pool of candidates.
• Will be conducted by an H.R. or an administrative
  clerk who will have limited or no knowledge about
  the job.
• You will be asked pre printed questions which
  fill focus on your experience and education.
• Phone interview is typically 5-10 min.
• If you dont impress the interviewer you will not
  be invited to a live interview.
• You need to impress upon the interviewer that you
  are confidant and know what you are talking about
• Never answer with just a yes or no answer

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Preparing for the interview

• Find out about the company
• What is there history
• Where are they located
• What products or services do they offer
• Who are there customers
• What challenges does the company have

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PREPARATION

• KNOW YOURSELF
• What are your
• Strengths Weaknesses? They will ask.
• Answer honestly lies will be found out
• Show how you turned a weakness into a strength
• Share what youve done to improve your weakness
• Education and training credentials that apply to
  this job? (especially if you are a recent
  graduate)
• Homework
• Connect Your Abilities to the Potential
  Employers Need
• Mock interview have someone ask you the tough
  questions
• Be prepared

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The interviewer

• Find out who is going to interview you
• Find out about there background
• Find out about there experience
• Find out about if they have any awards

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REMEMBER - FIRST IMPRESSIONS
You Will Not Get a Second Chance!
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Look the part you are applying for or one notch
above!
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DO and DONT WEAR to a JOB INTERVIEW
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ORGANIZATION

• Being organized is the best tool to keep you on
  target
• Start a Call log - Log who you spoke with, what
  you discussed, and when it took place
• Record responses theirs and yours
• Print or write down driving directions. If
  necessary, drive to the site ahead of time.
• Focus on the job description and your
  qualifications
• Know how your skills and abilities match the job
  requirements
• Have your stories polished.
• Be ready to communicate

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PREPARATION

• KNOW YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Detail Your Accomplishments (Situations, Actions,
  Results)
• Tie in to your resume highlights
• Greatest successes or achievements
• Emphasize cost improvements or increased
  efficiency for the company
• Commendations or awards, etc
• Homework
• Consider your career in further detail
• Make sure the stories apply directly to job
  requirements
• Prepare these for your interview The
  interviewer will ask

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PREPARATION

• PRACTICE
• Carefully Review the Job Qualifications and
  Requirements
• Your stories should emphasize your ability to
  fulfill these requirements
• Rehearse Answers to Questions
• Tell me about yourself - elevator speech
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Why do you want to work here?
• Why should I hire you?
• Homework
• Practice your stories and answers with someone
  you respect
• See the interview questions on the JSM Webpage

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WHAT TO BRING

• Include (not limited to this)
• Resume bring extra copies (paper quality
  counts)
• Cover letter, References, Letters of
  Recommendation,
• Work samples, e.g., graphics an/or pictures
• Use a briefcase or appropriate planner/organizer
• Relevant Information from the their Website or
  Periodicals
• The company (Publications)
• Management (Newspapers)
• A Notebook and Pen

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The interview

• Arrive early
• Remember that the interview starts when someone
  from that company sees you. This includes the
  security guard, and the secretary. The manger may
  ask these folks what they thought of you.
• Leave your cell phone in the car
• Do not bring your children with you

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The Interview

• Try not to look nervous.
• Answer each question with full and complete
  sentences.
• Use each question as a way to highlight your
  knowledge and experience.
• Make it a 2 way conversation. Have some questions
  for the interviewer.
• Make sure to let the interviewer finish asking
  the question before answering.
• Take a brief moment to think about the question
  before answering
• You may also want to have a plan ready for how
  you might solve some of their challenges. This
  may impress them with your problem solving skills.

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After the interview

• Follow up with the interviewer a week after the
  interview with an email or a phone call.
• It is now popular for companies to hold 2nd or
  3rd interviews as well.
• If you do not get the job thank them for their
  time. You will be the first person they call if
  that person does not work out

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Job Seekers Ministry

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