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INTERVIEWING TO WIN. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. INTERVIEW SKILLS. “ THE BIGGEST MISTAKE MADE BY JOB CANDIATES IS GROSSLY UNDERESTIMATIING THE COMPETITION. So now what???. You made it to the interview. INTERVIEW PREP TIPS. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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INTERVIEWING TO WIN
INTERVIEW SKILLSYou never get a second chance to make a first
impression.
“
THE BIGGEST MISTAKE MADE BY JOB CANDIATES IS GROSSLY UNDERESTIMATIING THE COMPETITION
You made it to the interview...
So now what???
INTERVIEW PREP TIPS
The #1 Item to attend to when preparing for an interview:
Research the organization
RESEARCH - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Trends? Expansion? History? Culture/Philosophy? Services?
THE DAY BEFORE...
Decide what to wear Review notes Check traffic routes Practice Get a good nights
sleep
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
Directions to the interview Company Info Writing materials Copies of resume Reference letters Portfolio YOUR questions
INTERVIEWING PROTOCOL
Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to appointment
Exhibit pleasant personality to everyone
Read related materials in waiting room Leave extraneous materials
in waiting room Do not chew gum, smoke
or drink
DURING THE INTERVIEW
Relaxed as possible Smile Appropriate humor Open body posture Eye-contact
ABOUT THE QUESTIONS
The questions are about you You are the expert Open-ended beginnings - your
opportunity Technical questions might arise Prepare a few questions of your
own
TIME TO PRACTICE
TAKE AIM AS YOU PRACTICE
Be specific—use examples,tell stories
DURING THE INTERVIEW
Make a good first impression Send the right behavioral
signals Communicate carefully Participate, don’t dominate Close with information
…and enthusiasm
CLOSING THE INTERVIEW Always ask this question: “Can
you tell me what the next step will be as I remain very interested…”
Thank the interviewer Shake hands
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Keep a log Send a note Stay in pursuit Don’t wait too
long
SOME SPECIAL INTERVIEWING SITUATIONS
Group interviews Phone interviews Videoconferences Case-studies Behavioral
interviews Second/on-site
interviews
WHAT YOU CAN ASK
Qualities for success The future Promotion Training Evaluation Typical day/week Relationships to other areas
WHAT NOT TO ASK!! Compensation Barriers (starting date, flex
time, travel, relocation)
What is the most important thing you can wear into an Interview?
A smile
The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues How you dress
Your handshake
NACE 2006 Study of Physical Characteristics
Most influenced by overall grooming Least Influenced by facial hair and earrings
for men Nontraditional hair color, handshake, obvious
tattoos & body piercing of at least SOME influence. Piercings… Strongly influenced-31% Not influenced-28%
DRESS FOR SUCCESSWOMEN
Suit/Dress-Conservative,below knee-length
Blouse-Simple style, white or soft color
Shoes-Pumps or medium heels
Purse-Medium or small, match outfit
Can I Wear a Pants Suit? In a recent
study, 90% of college recruiters agreed pants suits for women are acceptable.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS-MEN
Suit-Dark blue, gray, muted pin-stripes
Shirt-White, pale blue or yellow
Tie-Conservative, classic Shoes-Polished dress shoes
Remember… Your wardrobe
reflects who you are, don’t let it say the wrong things!
No matter what you wear, be professional
Your attitude should reflect your ambition
NO FAILURES, JUST LESSONS
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