Interviewing

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Interviewing

• Business Procedures
• Fall 2007

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What is the purpose of an interview?

• It is a chance for the employer to see if you
  would be a good fit for the position.
• It is also your chance to see if you would be a
  good fit with the company
• Interviews are a mutual exploration. The goal is
  for both the interviewer and interviewee to gain
  more information about each other

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True or False?

• The applicants only objective during an
  interview is to provide information to the
  interviewer

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• False
• The applicant is also trying to determine if the
  position would be a good fit for him/her

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True or False?

• Interviewers often ask you questions to trick you
  into saying things you dont mean.

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• False
• Interviewers will ask an applicant questions to
  determine if he or she is the right candidate for
  the job

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• An interview is not an interrogation. Try not to
  be nervous and try to stay relaxed and
  comfortable.
• The best way to do this is to be prepared!

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• Try your best to always come across positive in
  an interview. If a question is asked that you
  would answer negatively, rethink it with a
  positive spin.

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Should you offer negative information about a
previous employer?

• NO! Even if you are asked directly about what
  you did not like about a previous employer,
  always focus on the positive
• Did you get along with your previous
  supervisor?
• WRONG He was a moron who didnt know what he
  was doing.
• BETTER I learned a lot from him.

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Which of the following ways are appropriate to
express your interest in the position?

• a) Write a thank you note
• b) Ask whats the next step? at the end of the
  interview
• c) Ask if you can call with any questions that
  may come to you later
• Answer all of the above

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Being Prepared

• There are many resources available including the
  Internet, the library and the bookstore to get
  lists of frequently asked interview questions

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• To best prepare yourself for the interview,
  practice answering these questions in advance
• We will be doing this in a few minutes

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Non-Negotiables (things you must do)

• Be early
• Do not just be on time. Plan to arrive at least
  10 minutes early
• Turn your cell phone off or put on vibrate
• The interview will not last very long you do
  not want to have to excuse yourself to answer
  your phone

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• Be prepared.
• Have a copy of your resume available.
• Make sure you have practiced answering common
  interview questions
• Have questions ready to ask at the end of the
  interview
• Never ask, so what does this company do? You
  should research the company prior to the
  interview

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• Dress to impress! This is not the time to be
  wearing flip flops and torn jeans.
• Make eye contact with the interviewer when they
  are asking questions and when you are answering.
• Have a firm handshake (we will be working on this
  during the week.)

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• SMILE!!
• Listen!
• Before you begin forming the answer in your head,
  listen to the question
• Give a brief answer. Dont ramble.
• Be sure to thank the interviewer for their time.

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5 Things Not to Say in a Job Interview

• 1. I dont like working with people. Even if
  the job youre applying for doesnt involve
  working directly with customers, basic people
  skills are a necessity for virtually all jobs.
• 2. Whens payday? While you may be up to your
  ears in bills, asking about money too soon gives
  the impression thats all youre interested in.
• 3. I hope I get this job. This is my sixth
  interview this week! Showing enthusiasm is
  great, but if you give off a rejected vibe,
  interviewers will wonder if they should pass you
  over too.

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• 4. So, would you want to go out sometime? Sure,
  the workplace can be a great place to meet
  people, but displaying eagerness to hook-up isnt
  professional.5. How much vacation do I get?
  This question makes it seem like youre ready for
  a break before you even start. Wait until at
  least a second-interview to ask questions about
  benefits.

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Your assignment

• Watch the video, Preparing for the Interview on
  the shared drive
• Type in the link on the board and watch the video
  on the UGA Career site
• Log on to the internet and search for frequently
  asked interview questions
• Type the question and your answer to ten
  frequently asked interview questions.
• Turn these in to my inbox (Student Inbox/Business
  Procedures/Cores)