The Interview

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TheInterview
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Interviews

• What to bring
• briefcase or folder
• resume (extra copies)
• notebook, daytimer
• weather-related accessories (umbrella, etc.)

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Interviews

• Parts
• introduction and why are you looking for a job?
• your response to why youre looking for a job
• job description and the qualifications needed
• your answers to their questions
• their answers to your questions
• how the interviewer has responded to your
  qualificationsand personal style

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Interview types

• Screening
• Decision

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Screening versus Decision

• Screening
• first pass
• determining if you are a possible match to the
  job
• will try to screen you out to save the hiring
  manager time
• be brief
• be positive
• dont add information that might eliminate you

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Screening versus Decision

• Decision
• may be your future boss
• may be inexperienced and nervous
• person is looking for
• can do
• will do (motivation)
• company fit
• The second interview with your bosss boss

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Your questions

• Why is this job open?
• How large is the department?
• Whom would I report to?
• Where did the last person in this job go and why?
• What are the immediate goals for this position?
• What are the longer goals for this position?
• How long do people usually stay in this position?

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Your questions

• How closely would I be supervised
• What equipment would I use?
• What type of training is available?
• What are the most difficult/frustrating part of
  the job?
• How are they best handled?
• How are people promoted from this job?
• Where do they go?
• What changes do you foresee in the department?
• in the company?

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Your questions

• What staff changes do you foresee in the future?
• What kind of person does well here?
• What is the most important skill I would need to
  work here?
• What do you value most in an employee?
• How do you handle employee problems?

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Their tests

• personality
• honesty-integrity
• vocational interest inventory
• cognitive ability
• aptitude
• psychomotor
• physical ability

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Personality dimensions

• conscientiousness
• emotional stability
• openness to experience
• agreeableness
• extroversion

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Their questions

• structured versus unstructured
• situational/actual
• in-class review
• think positive and specific

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Thank you letter

• the 4-Rs
• Remember
• Reinforce
• Recoup
• Remind

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Interview summary

• know the differences between the screening and
  decision interviews
• how to handle them
• prepare, prepare, prepare
• research
• matching strengths to job
• list your questions
• practice answering questions
• arrive on time, with what you need
• dress properly, project vitality
• strive to create the best impression
• whether you want the job or not!
• interviews are two-way streets
• thank you letter