Interviewing Skills: How to Put Some

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Interviewing SkillsHow to Put Some Bling
In Your Step
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Goals of the Interview

• Create live snapshot of who you are
• Gather information about employer/ job
• Good match

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Interview PreparationPreparation will
strengthen self confidence and show sincere
interest show sincere interest
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Know Yourself

• Work related values
• Interests
• Skills
• Strengths and weaknesses

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Know the Employer

• Research the organization/company.
• Research the occupation - job function.
• Knowledge helps to ask relevant questions.

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Communicate Effectively

• 55 Body Language
• 38 Tone of voice
• 7 Content

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The Actual Interview
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First Impressions make Lasting Impressions

• Be on time
• Dress Professionally
• Carry a portfolio with
• Extra resumes
• College transcripts
• Letters of recommendations
• Examples of work
• Address phone numbers of at least 3 references
• You may not be asked for this information, but if
  you are, this

You You may not be asked for this information,
but if you are, this preparation could make a
strong impression.
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Dress for SuccessFor Women

• Pant or skirt suit with nylons
• Moderate make-up
• Minimal perfume and jewelry
• Closed toe shoes
• Remove visible body piercing/cover tattoos

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Dress for SuccessFor Men

• Suit tie or at least a shirt and tie and nice
  slacks
• Dark colored socks
• Clean polish shoes
• Remove visible body piercing/cover tattoos
• Neat, well-groomed hair nails

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Dress for SuccessBusiness Casual

• Business casual is crisp neat
• Avoid tight or baggy clothing
• Business casual is classic, not trendy!
• Research the organization to determine when
  business casual attire is appropriate

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Greeting Skills

• Introduce yourself
• Smile shake his/her hand firmly!
• Wait to be invited
• Wait to sit down
• Look confident and friendly!

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Non-Verbal Skills

• Posture
• Eye contact
• Handshake
• Nervous mannerisms
• Follow interviewers cue

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Questions by the Interviewer

• Your motivation, interest and knowledge
• Be Honest
• Behavioral-Based Questions

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Listening Skills

• Listen carefully to the question
• Answer what is being asked
• Silence is Golden! Know when to stop answering

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Responding to Questions

• Rehearse your answers before the interview
• Understand Behavioral Based Interviewing and be
  prepared to answer these types of questions
• Sell Yourself!
• Tie your background to the position
• Focus on your accomplishments
• Turn weaknesses into strengths/areas for growth

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Behavioral-Based Questions

• Give examples of your
• Communication skills
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to handle stress
• Honesty/integrity
• Ability to handle ambiguity
• Team work
• Good decision making skills
• Initiative

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Reach for the STARs

• (S)ituation
• (T)ask
• (A)ction taken
• (R)esult of your action

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Preparing for Behavior Based Questions

• Write out descriptions of situations that tell a
  story
• Each story should include a beginning, middle and
  end which describes
• 1) how you entered the situation
• 2) what action you took
• 3) what results you achieved
• Be honest!

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Top Ten Qualities Employers Seek

• 10 Organizational Skills
• 9 Computer Skills
• 8 Flexibility/adaptability
• 7 Analytical Skills
• 6 Strong work ethic

• 5 Motivation/initiative
• 4 Interpersonal Skills
• 3 Teamwork Skills
• 2 Honesty/integrity
• 1 Communication Skills

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Sample Interview Questions

• Tell me about yourself.
• Why do you want the job?
• Why would you be successful in this job?
• What are your strengths weaknesses?
• Describe a situation when you had to perform
  under pressure.
• What kind of boss do you like to have?
• Why do you want to leave your present position?
• Tell me about your accomplishments.
• What do you know about the organization?

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Illegal Inquiries

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC
  2000e, makes it unlawful for an employer to hire
  or discharge any individual, or otherwise to
  discriminate against any individual with respect
  to his/her compensation, terms, conditions or
  privileges of employment, because of an
  individuals race, color, religion, sex or
  national origin. This covers hiring, firing,
  promotions and all workplace conduct.

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Questioning by the Candidate (Thats you!)

• Questions you might ask
• Is training provided? How long?
• What are the department's goals for this year?
• What characteristics do successful people in your
  organization possess?
• How is feedback given concerning job performance?
  
• Is there a probation period? How long?
• How do you evaluate your employees? Time frames?
• Is continuing education encouraged?
• What staff development programs are available?

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Wrap up Skills

• Be sensitive to signs that the interview has run
  its course.
• Thank interviewer for their time
• Ask for a business card.
• Ask about the next step.
• Confident friendly attitude and a firm handshake

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After the Interview
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Write a Follow up Letter

• Business thank you letter
• Reaffirm your interest in the position
• Emphasize your qualifications that were discussed
  to refresh interviewers mind

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Learning Experience

• Write down what you learned including tough
  questions
• Remember these points for the next interview.