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The Art of Being InterviewedProf. Delia Serrano
2012 version
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Plan on going
to an Interview?How do you feel?
Are you stressed?
Do you get very nervous?
Can you sell yourself well?
Have you prepared effectively?
Have you anticipated possible questions?
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Eye Contact Activity
Everyone stand in a circle.
Look down at the floor.
When given the signal, everyone look up and across the circle.
Try to meet the eyes of another person.
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Eye Contact Activity
When eye contact is made, both should move toward each other.
Take each other’s place in the circle without losing eye contact.
When both arrive in the new place, try to make eye contact with someone else.
Continue until time is called.
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Eye Contact Activity
What do you think was the objective of the activity?
Was it difficult to find someone who would make eye contact with you?
How did you feel when trying to maintain eye contact? Was it difficult?
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What Should I Do First?
Research
Investigate information about the company
Know where it is located
Know the interviewer’s name
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Brainstorm
What outstanding skills do I have?
What questions might I be asked?
What are my salary
expectations?
How should I
prepare to
respond to the
questions?2012 version 7
What experiences
make me eligible
for the position?
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Interview Tips
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Interview Tips
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Interview Tips
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TRUTH
First Impression
What is noticed?
Physical appearance
Body language
Handshake
Eye contact
Greeting/Interview closing
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Physical and Behavioral Appearance
EvaluatedOccurs in seconds
Creates a first and lasting impression
Will never get a second chance
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Project a Positive Image
Dress appropriately.
Be aware of the other person’s personal space.
Observe your posture.
Maintain eye contact to show interest.
Maintain an amiable disposition.2012 version 13Copyright Delia Serrano
Project Positive Behavior
Be a good listener.
Keep your opinions and dialogue positive.
Remember some people do not like to be touched.
State the other person’s name whenever possible.
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Top 10 Interview
BlundersLacks preparation
Wears inappropriate attire
Has poor communication skills
Permits technological interference
Lacks application documentation
Speaks too much2012 version 15Copyright Delia Serrano
Top 10 Interview
BlundersSpeaks too little
Does not provide clear facts
Fails to communicate clearly
Criticizes past employers
Forgets to follow up2012 version 16
The Importance of Dressing Your Best
55 percent of the interviewer’s
perception of you is based on how you look, so look good!!
Make a Good Impression at a Job Interview
www.impressforsuccess.com/ArticleMakeaGoodImpression.pdf
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Women’s Attire Dressing for
Solid color, conservative suit
Coordinated blouse
Professional shoes
Limited jewelry
Manicured nails
Success
Neat hairstyle
Sparse make-up and perfume
Tan or light hosiery (optional)
Portfolio or briefcase
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Men’s Attire Dressing for
Solid color, conservative suit
White long sleeve shirt
Dark socks
Professional shoes
Very limited jewelry
Success
Neat hairstyle
Neatly trimmed nails
Sparse after shave/cologne
Portfolio or briefcase
Dressing for Success By Alison Doyle
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What can cost
you the job!
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Interview Questions
Work History
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About You
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Interview Questions
About the new job & company
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Interview Questions
About the new job & company
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Interview Questions
Compensation Negotiations
If asked early in the interview…
Suggest discussing it when you have been chosen for the job
If you have no idea…
Ask to discuss the salary range, fringe benefits, contractual specifics.
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Dealing with Difficult
Questions
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When Salary Request not Met
Ask for other benefits.
Solicit a performance review after a year to request salary increase.
Inquire about flexible time agreements.
Request all negotiations in writing.
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Eight Worst Comments
I hated my boss and/or work.
I do not know anything about your company.
I have no questions to ask about your company.
I need to take some days off.
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Eight Worst Comments
How long will it take for me to receive a promotion?
Are you an active member of your church?
As Shakespeare so expressively put it…
Another thing I hate…
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Interview Activity
After being assigned a partner, you will decide who will be the interviewer and who will be the interviewee.
The interviewer will interview his/her partner using the 5 given questions.
Discuss the positive and negative points of the interview.
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What to do after the interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmDduOND4y82012 version 31Copyright Delia Serrano
Thank You Letter
Write a thank you letter or e-mail (a must)
Send it preferably within 24 hours after the interview
Customize the letter
Hand written or typed depending upon the organization-“personality”
View letter as a “sales” letter
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Group interviews
You may write a group letter
Recommended: an individual letter for each interviewer
Lunch or dinner interview
Express gratitude for meal and for taking the time to interview
Remember to proofread the letter.2012 version 33Copyright Delia Serrano
Thank You Letter
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Thank You Letter
References• Anten, T. (n.d.). Five Alternatives to Salary Negotiations.
Retrieved March 21, 2007, from Yahoo! HotJobs: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/salary/Five_Alternatives_to_Salary_Negotiations__2003228-1325.html?subtopic=Salary
• Balderrama, A. (2009, August 29). Eight Worst Things to Say in an Interview. Retrieved 2009, from CareerBuilder.com: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1571-Interviewing-Eight-Worst-Things-to-Say-in-an-Interview/
• Chandler, R. (2004). Twenty-five Steps to a Good Interview. Retrieved August 8, 2007, from Right-Writing.com: http://www.right-writing.com/steps.html
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References• Darlington, R. (2006, August 27). How to Have a Good
Job Interview. Retrieved August 8, 2007, from Roger Darlington's World: http://rogerdarlington.co.uk/Interview.html
• Doyle, A. (n.d.). Dressing for Success: How to Dress for an Interview. Retrieved June 11, 2008, from About.com: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/dressforsuccess.htm
• Doyle, A. (n.d.). Job Interview Tips: Job Interview Tips and Advice. Retrieved June 11, 2008, from About.com: http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm
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References• Doyle, A. (n.d.). Top Job Interview Mistakes: Top 10
Interview Blunders. Retrieved June 11, 2008, from About.com: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/interviewblund.htm
• Fifty Standard Interview Questions. (n.d.). Retrieved June 30, 2008, from CollegeGrad.com: http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Mastering-the-Interview/Fifty-Standard-Interview-Questions/
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References• Genden, T. (2003, June 23). Setting slide backgrounds in
Powerpoint. Retrieved June 2011, from The STA Program @ Trinity College: http://b27.cc.trincoll.edu/weblogs/sta/2010/06/changing_backgrounds_and_creating_a_border_in_power_point.html
• Hansen, K. (n.d.). Quintessential Careers: Job Interviewing Do's and Don'ts. Retrieved August 8, 2007, from Quintessential Careers: http://www.quintcareers.com/printable/interviewing-dos-donts.html
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References• Most frequently asked Interview Questions. (n.d.).
Retrieved June 11, 2008, from The Placement Papers: http://theplacementpapers.50webs.com/most%2Bfrequently%2Basked.pdf
• Smith, J. (2008, October 21). What Says to Employers, "Hire Me!". Retrieved October 2008, from Careerbuilder.com: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1022-Getting-Hired-What-Says-to-Employers-Hire-Me/
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References• SoYouWanna ace a job interview? (n.d.). Retrieved August 9,
2007, from SoYouWanna.com: http://www.soyouwanna.com/soyouwanna-ace-job-interview-1001-full.html
• Thank You Letter - Job Interview: Sample Interview Thank You Letter. (n.d.). Retrieved June 11, 2008, from About.com: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/blthank.htm
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