Interviewing: Skills to help you get the job

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Interviewing Skills to help you get the
job

• Penne Ciaraldi, CCV- Veteran Services
• Elizabeth King, CCV Student Advisor

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Overview - Interviewing

• Learning Objectives for this Workshop
• How to Prepare for an Interview
• Identify your Work Skills
• Tips for Doing Well in the Interview

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Preparing for the Interview Do Your Research

• Show You Care About Getting the Job
• What do I know about the company/business?
• How do I find out more about the company?
• What do I know about the specific job I applied
  for?

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Personal Values Employers Seek in Employees

• Honesty
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Dedication/Hard-Working
• Dependability/Reliability
• Loyalty
• Positive Attitude/Motivation
• Professionalism
• Self-Confidence
• Self-Motivated
• Willing to Learn

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Preparing for the Interview Know Yourself

• How would you describe yourself to a potential
  employer?
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Preparing for the Interview

• What are the skills and strengths I bring to the
  job?
• Know your resume
• Practice interviewing

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The Screening Phone Call

• Keep info about the job(s) close at hand
• Be prepared to give a quick summary of your work
  experience and why you are interested in this job
• Listen to questions
• Speak clearly
• Be prepared to ask a couple of questions
• Thank the interviewer for taking the time to call
  you
• Jot down notes about what you talked about
• Send a thank you note

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Practice, Practice, Practiceprepared less
nervous

• Practice answering questions
• Have a good pitch why should you get the job
• Why do you want this job?
• How do your skills match this job?
• Know your strengths and weaknesses

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The Day of the Interview

• Dress Appropriately - one up from the position
• Bring Paper, pen, questions, references, copy
  of resume
• Leave plenty of time to get there (but not too
  early)
• First impressions begin as soon as you enter the
  building

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Start the Interview Right

• Smile
• Handshake
• Wait to be told where to sit
• Maintain appropriate eye contact (with everyone)
• Be enthusiastic

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Answering the Questions

• Questions about you (your personality)
• Questions about the job (your skills)
• Questions about your behavior in previous jobs or
  situations (behavioral Interviewing)

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Behavior Based Interviewing

• Situations you have encountered at work
• How you responded
• What you learned
• Tell me about a time when you had too many
  things to do and you were required to prioritize
  your tasks.
• Tell me about a recent situation in which you
  had to deal with a very upset customer or
  co-worker.
• Give me an example of a time when something you
  tried to accomplish and failed.

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The Interview Answering Questions

• Listen to the question
• Take time to think about the question
• Be aware of how the interviewer(s) are responding
  to your answers

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Asking Follow Up Questions

• Be prepared with 5 to 7questions
• What qualities are you looking for in the person
  you hire?
• What challenges does your business face in the
  next few years?
• What are the interviewers next steps?

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The Questions NOT to Ask

• How much leave time will I get?
• How much overtime would I have to work?
• Would I really have to work weekends?
• Never ask about the pay
• Never say something negative about a past
  employer or co-worker

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References

• Provide 3 5 professional references
• Contact references before listing them
• Contact references when you apply for a job
• Reference information should include
• Name, business name and address, relationship to
  reference (supervisor, manager, co-worker), phone
  and email contact information

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At the End of the Interview

• Shake hands and address each person by name
• Acknowledge anyone you see as you are leaving the
  building
• Send within two days of the interview

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Questions?

• Good Luck with your job search!
• Thank You!