Interviewing Skills

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Interviewing Skills

• Tameka Foster
• Katie Jameson
• David Lewis
• David Sahr

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Agenda

• Needs Assessment Results
• Interview Preparation
• Group Activity Ten Tough Interview Questions
• During the Interview
• Group Activity Brain Teasers
• Group Activity Etiquette Quiz
• After the Interview
• Wrap - Up

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Needs Assessment Results
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Interviewing

• Preparation

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One Week Before The Interview

• Match Skills
• Tailor Resume
• Tailor and Notify References

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Research

• Company
• Products and Services
• Structure
• Financial Position
• Past Performance
• Philosophies
• Industry
• Competition

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Prepare Answers to Common Questions

• Tell me about yourself.
• Translation What makes you unique?
• Display the personality traits the employer is
  looking for.

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Common Questions and Answers

• Why do you want to work here?
• Translation What specific reasons made you
  apply?
• Show that you have put thought and time into your
  decision.

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Common Questions and Answers

• Why should we hire you?
• Translation What experience do you have?
• Summarize your past experiences and skills that
  relate to the position.

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Common Questions and Answers

• What would your last boss say about you?
• Translation How do others feel about you?
• Promote yourself through your bosss words
  without sounding arrogant.

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Group Activity

• Ten Tough Interviewing Questions

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Prepare Questions to Ask

• About Company
• Answers Not Easily Found
• Training, Travel, Special Programs

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Research Salary Information

• Prospective Position
• Comparable Positions at Other Firms
• Determine Your Needs

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Dress Professionally

• Be well-groomed.
• Dress for the position to which you are applying
  or better.
• Wear neutral clothing that compliments you.

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Resume

• Multiple Copies
• Quality Paper
• Tailored

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On Arrival

• Arrive ten minutes early.
• Be friendly to the receptionist or secretary.
• Make a good and lasting impression.
• Breathe and relax.

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Last-Minute Preparation

• Mental Review of Prepared Questions and Answers
• Double-check Appearance

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Interviewing

• During

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During the Interview

• Non-verbal Communication
• Review
• Posture---sitting and standing
• Eye contact
• Handshake---Who knows how???
• Listening!

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You Thought You Knew, But You Have No Idea!!!

• Selling Yourself
• Talking too much
• Is confidence bad?
• Professional attitude
• Professional dress
• Any Questions?
• Answer specifically
• ALWAYS ask questions!!

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In the Interview

• Be prepared for
• What you expected
• Brain teasers
• A follow up interview or a request for more
  information

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Group Activity

• Brain-Teasers

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HELP! What Do I DO ???

• Business Functions
• How early is early?
• Who do I talk to?
• What is a proper introduction?
• Professional Meals
• -Business with pleasure?
• - Who pays?

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Individual Activity

• Etiquette Quiz

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Interviewing

• After

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Make the Call

• Thank the Interviewer for their time
• Leave a Message If Unavailable
• - Differentiate Yourself From Competition

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Thank You Note/Email/Letter

• Highlight Your Qualities
• Mention Something Interesting Said During
  Interview
• Individualize
• Quicker Thank You Note is Sent, Increase in
  Positive Impact

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Alert Your References

• Explain Position
• Send Copy of Job Description
• Send Updated Copy of Resume

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Turnaround

• Be Proactive
• Consider Company Culture
• Follow Up Call Within One Week to Ten Days
• Build Rapport
• Look for Other Career Opportunities

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Quiz Time..

• After interview I am going to_____________
• Call and the interview for their time
• Next, I will prepare _____________ within 24
  hours after the initial interview.
• Thank you cards/emails
• After a week to ten business days from the
  interview, I am going to make a __________.
• Follow- up phone call
• Nevertheless, the ___________ must still go
  on!!!!!
• search

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Wrap - Up

• Preparation
• Do Research
• Critique Resume
• Dress Professional
• Implementation
• Reflection