Interviewing for Success

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Interviewing for Success

• Strommen Career and Internship Center
• Anderson Hall, Lower Level612-330-1148

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Introducing our new Mascot...

• Victor Vocation V.V.

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Careers and Internships Wiki

• http//cswl.pbworks.com/
• Interview Stream

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Types of Interviews

• Screening Interview
• On-site Interview

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Before the Interview

• Know the job requirements
• Know yourself
• Research the organization
• Prepare questions
• Practice
• Have your outfit ready
• Know where to go

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Day of the Interview

• Remember... the interview starts as soon as you
  walk in the door and ends once you are out the
  door
• http//cswl.pbworks.com/Presentations-and-Videos

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Day of the Interview

• Arrive early
• Introduce yourself
• Be professional
• Watch your eye contact and body language
• May bring and use your portfolio

• Answer questions
• Ask questions
• Do not bring up salary or benefits
• Get business cards
• Close the interview

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Behavioral Questions

• Prove yourself by telling stories of past
  accomplishments
• Helps predict behavior
• Answer according to the CAR method
• C Context
• A Action
• R Results

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Sample Behavioral Questions

• Give me an example of an accomplishment you are
  proud of
• Tell me about a time you had multiple assignments
  to complete and how did you prioritize
• Describe a situation where you had a work as part
  of a team to achieve a goal
• Tell me about a time you had to use strong
  leadership skills
• Describe a situation in which you had to work
  under pressure

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Other Sample Questions

• Tell me about yourself
• Why are interested in this position?
• What makes you qualified for this position?
• Why do you want to work for our organization?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• What are your career goals?

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More Sample Questions

• What motivates you in work setting?
• How does your education relate to our needs?
• Why did you choose your major?
• Why did you leave your last job?
• Why are you interested in this field?
• What role do you usually play in group or team
  situations?
• Others????

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After the Interview

• Send a thank you note
• Follow-up

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Interviewing at the Fair

• Screening interviews
• Research the organizations
• Know how you meet the job requirements
• Sell your experience and activities
• Practice before you go
• Follow-up afterwards

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Questions?
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Upcoming Events

• MN Private College Job and Internship Fair
• Tuesday, February 16, 2010 
• Job Search Group
• Tuesdays, Feb. 23, March 9, March 23, April 6 and
  April 13
• Pathways to Careers in the Arts
• Tuesday, March 23, 2010
• Idealist Nonprofit Fair
• Tuesday, April 13, 2010