Preparing for a Job Interview

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Preparing for a Job Interview

• Mr. Bartley
• Mr. Davis

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Job Interview Purpose

• It provides an opportunity for you to sell
  yourself verbally to the employer on why you are
  best applicant for the job.

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Questions to Research

• What services or products does the company
  provide?
• Who are the companys customers?
• Who are the key personnel?
• Where are the company headquarters, plants, etc.

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Questions to Research (continued)

• What are the specific duties of the job applied
  for?
• What is the name of the interviewer?
• How profitable is the company?
• Annual revenue?
• Number of employees, etc.

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Sources of Info

• Newspaper or Magazine
• Brochures
• Chambers of Commerce
• Internet Website
• That company
• www.monster.com
• Employees

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Sources of Info (continued)

• Customers
• Position Announcements
• TWFC

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Interview Prep Suggestions

• Be neat and well groomed
• Dress appropriate for the type of job
• Go to interview alone
• Be on time
• Use good manners and appropriate gestures

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Interview Prep Suggestions(continued)

• Pay attention to interviewer
• Ask appropriate questions about the job
• Have necessary personal reference information

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Common Questions

• What is your experience?
• What activities did you participate in during
  school, community, etc.
• What are your career goals?
• Why do you want this job?
• What are your major strengths?

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Common Questions(continued)

• What are your major weaknesses?
• How well do you get along with others?
• Are you willing to work overtime?
• When can you begin work?
• Tell me about yourself.

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Dos and Donts of Interviews
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Dos and Donts of Interviews(continued)