Interview for Success

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Interview for Success

• Jacqui Cocliff
• j.cocliff_at_curtin.edu.au

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Why are you here?

• Playing the Interview Game
• Understanding the Employer
• Adding your personality
• Giving yourself the Edge

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Prior to Interview

• Make a decision on your career direction
• Research the company thoroughly.
• Prepare a self promotion folder to take to
  interview.
• Identify the decision maker/get the details
  right!
• Understand the position and the interview format.
• Role play interview with friends/family.
• Prepare your own interview questions.
• Plan your route and prepare your wardrobe.

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Great First Impressions

• Be Prepared
• Always Smile
• Be On Time
• Be Confident
• Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Eye Contact
• Firm Hand Shake
• Be Clean

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During Interview

• No slang
• No yes/no answers
• 20sec-2min rule 50/50 rule
• Yes to Water
• No jargon
• Know the decision maker/s
• Watch your body language
• Be aware of your habits

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Question Time

• Did you manage to find us OK?
• Tell me about yourself.
• What do you know about us? Why our organisation?
• What are your goals for the future. Three years?
• What experience have you got for this position?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• How would friends describe you?
• What is your salary expectation?
• Do you have any questions?
• Why should I employ you?

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Tougher QuestionsSTAR APPROACH

• How do you deal with conflicts?
• Tell me about a time where you had to make a
  quick decision.
• Tell me about a boss you didnt get along with.
• Tell me about the most successful risk youve
  taken
• Describe a difficult problem you faced and how
  youve solved it.

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Questions to Ask

• What are your expectations of a graduate in this
  role?
• Could you outline your training programme?
• How will I be evaluated and how often, if
  successful?
• Do you have a typical career pathway for someone
  in this role?
• Where do you seethe future of your company?
• In your view what are your companys greatest
  strengths?
• What is the next stage in your recruitment
  process?
• If you are interested in living in the east or
  overseas then ask about opportunities.

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Salary
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Finished? Not Quite

• Dont be afraid to ask for the job
• Firm handshake
• Remain professional
• Treat everyone with respect
• Send a thankyou

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Lets Practice http//www.consminerals.com.
au/