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Landing the JobInterviewing Skills
Successful Interview Techniques For Todays Job
Market
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Interview Goals Employer

• Promote the organization and attract best
  possible candidate
• Gather information about job candidate
• Assess how candidate's qualifications match job
  requirements
• Determine whether candidate will fit in with the
  organization and staff

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Interview Goals Job Candidate

• Obtain information about position and
  organization
• Determine whether position is suitable for you
• Communicate important information about yourself
• Favorably impress the employer

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Stages of the Interview

• Introduction
• Sharing General Information
• Narrowing the Focus
• Closing

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Introduction

• Establish Rapport
• Firm Handshake
• Smile ?
• Enthusiastic / Positive Attitude

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Introduction

• Initiated By Interviewer
• General Comments / Casual Questions
• Purpose Put You at Ease
• Find Comfortable Communication Level

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Sharing General Information

• Shifts Discussion to Information About You /
  Organization / Position
• Tests Your Listening / Speaking Skills
• Gives You Additional Information on Which to
  Base Intelligent Questions

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Narrowing the Focus

• Interviewer Concentrates on Job Requirements /
  How You Might Fit In
• Expand Upon Your Skills
• Demonstrate How Your Skills Apply to Job
  Requirements

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Closing

• Interviewer Summarizes What Has Been Said /
  Clarifies Certain Aspects of Interview
• Express Your Interest in Position
• Review Points You Have Made
• Employer Explains Decision Process / How and When
  Next Contact Will Be Made
• Wrap Up Interview on a Positive Note

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Types of Interviews

• Screening Interviews HR
• Selection Interviews Hiring Manager
• Search Committee / Department / Board Interviews

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Interview Methods

• Question and Answer or Directed Interviews
• Open-Ended or Non-Directive Interviews
• Situational / Stress Interviews

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Before the Interview

• Research Job / Company / Product
• Practice! Practice! Practice!
• Prepare and Anticipate Questions
• Know Your Resume Contents

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Before the Interview

• Know Who Youre Meeting
• Confirm Date / Time / Location
• Be Well Rested

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Day of the Interview

• Appropriate Professional Attire
• Good Grooming / Personal Hygiene
• Arrive on Time / Correct Location

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Day of the Interview

• Turn Off Cell Phone!
• Leave Kids / Relatives / Friends at Home
• Bring Extra Resumes / Reference List

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During the Interview

• Speak Directly to Interviewer
• Make Eye Contact
• Open Body Language
• Be Confident / Professional

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During the Interview

• Answer Questions Completely
• Provide Relevant Information
• Use Action Words
• Give Specific Examples

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During the Interview

• State How You Can Contribute
• Focus on Employers Needs
• Avoid topics Time Off / Salary
• Ask Questions

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After the Interview

• Send Thank You Letter
• Emphasize Your Interest
• Follow Up With Phone Call

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Interview Mistakes

• Arrive Late / Wrong Time / Place
• Too Much Cologne / Makeup
• Monotone Voice

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Interview Mistakes

• Use Interviewers First Name
• Without Permission
• Talk About Personal Problems
• Use Street Slang

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Interview Mistakes

• Talk Badly About Former Employer / Company /
  Products / Co-workers
• Talk Too Much / Too Little
• Lie / Exaggerate / Arrogance

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Interview Mistakes

• Set Limitations / Make Demands
• Say Youre Desperate to Find a Job
• Rush to Talk About Salary / Benefits

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Illegal Questions

• Discriminatory
• Marital Status
• Race
• Age
• Religious Affiliation
• Citizenship / National Origin

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Illegal Questions

• Discriminatory
• Sexual Orientation
• Disabilities
• Military / Veteran Status
• Criminal Record
• Organization Affiliations

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Common Dreaded Questions

• What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?
• Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
• Why Should I Hire You?
• Why Do You Want to Work Here?

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Common Dreaded Questions

• Why Does Your Resume Show a Gap in
• Employment?
• Why Did You Leave Your Last Position?
• Tell Me About a Time When You Made a
• Bad Decision / What Did You Do About it?

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Review

• Know Your Resume / Abilities / Capabilities
• Project Self-Confidence and Enthusiasm
• Professional Attitude / Appearance
• Demonstrate Good Communication Skills
• Focus on Employers Needs
• Be a Role Model For Your Profession

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Good Luck in YourJob Search!
Shirley Scarbrough Phi Theta Kappa Alumni
Advisory Council Sgscarbro2_at_aol.com