Effective Interviewing

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Effective Interviewing

• UT - Austin
• A conversation with a corporate recruiter

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Agenda

• The 5 Ps of Career Management
• What employers look for
• What makes a candidate stand out
• Why do recruiters reject candidates?
• How do recruiters rank candidates?

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5 Ps of Career Management

• Preparation
• Professionalism
• Personal Presentation
• Positive Attitude
• Practice

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Preparation

• You are your product
• Set your goals
• Establish a budget
• Know the companies and the competition
• Prepare your story
• Anticipate probable questions
• Tape mock interviews
• CYA (check your assumptions)

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Personal Presence

• Communications styles
• Non-verbals
• Tone of Voice
• Image
• Dress for Success
• Personal Care

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Professionalism

• First impressions count
• Be comfortable and confident
• Read the situation and adjust
• Show enthusiasm
• Build your case
• Dont let your guard down

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Positive Attitude

• Open/Direct/Honest
• Verbals and Non-verbals
• Optimistic
• Energetic
• Sense of Humor
• Prepared, Positive, Professional, Presentable
  now PRACTICE

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Interview Hints

• Be
• Confident
• Positive
• Articulate
• Enthusiastic
• Honest
• To the point
• Natural
• Spontaneous

• Do
• Know the company
• Listen actively
• Differentiate yourself
• Focus on process
• Adjust to reactions
• Dress for success
• Bring resume, etc.
• Smile
• Reach for your goal

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How do Recruiters rate and rank candidates?

• Major Factors
• Competencies
• Communications
• Character
• Personal Impact
• Rating Systems
• 5 Walks on water
• 4 Short list
• 3 Hold
• 2/1 Reject

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What do Employers Want Proof of?

• Character
• Compatibility / Chemistry
• Competencies / skills
• Contributions / results

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Why are candidates rejected?

• Lack Common Courtesy
• Arrived late for interview
• Insulted the interviewer
• Interrupted
• Poor Career Management
• Unclear Goals
• Lacked interest in the Company or the job
• Lack Core Competencies
• Inarticulate
• Unsubstantiated claims
• Over/Under Qualified

• Questionable Ethics
• Stretched the truth
• Negative comments
• Lack of Motivation
• Not an achiever
• Asked about first
• Weak Personal Impact
• Lacked social poise
• Hyperactive
• Unrealistic Expectations
• Career Path
• Compensation

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Career Reminders

• Remember
• Career Management is a learned skill
• Luck is where skills meet opportunity
• Decisions are often made during the first
  minute(s) of an interview.
• You cant turn down an offer you didnt get
• Make every opportunity count
• Step 1 - Get an interview
• Step 2 - Get an offer
• Step 3 - Negotiate, then you can decide