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Ace the Interview
Make an Impression that Gets the Offer!
Overview
Purpose of the Interview
Understanding Yourself
Researching the Organization
The Interview with Activity
Questions
Purpose
Employer
Candidate
Mutual Interest
Understanding Yourself
Career Goals
Educational
Experiences
Related Experience
s
Personal Skills and Abilities
Researching the Organization
Organization
History
Culture
Philosophy and
Objectives
Services and
Products
Advancement
Opportunities
Geographic Location
How you and the Organization Fit Together
Do you want the job?
Can you do the job?
Will you fit in?
Are you self-sufficient?
The Actual Interview
Be Yourself!
!
Dress
Handshake
SpeechBody Language
Assertiveness
Questions During the Interview
From the Interviewer
• What are your strengths/weaknesses?
• What accomplishments are you most proud of?
• Why do you want to work for us?
• What are your career goals?
• What type of work environments do you prefer?
• How would you define a good manager/customer service?
From You
• What are some of the organization’s strengths?
• What sort of training can I expect?
• How is supervision conducted?
• What progression could I expect?
• How did you ascend to your current position?
• What areas are you looking to improve?
• Could you describe the daily environment of the office?
General Questions:
Questions During the Interview
Case Studies
Solve the problem of a
given situation
Realistic and unrealistic
problems will be present
Behavioral Based
Share a challenging situation
Give an example of…
Be a S.T.A.R.
Questions During the Interview
S• Situation
T• Task
A• Action
R • Response
Inappropriate Questions
Civil Rights Act of 1964:Questions centered on the following:
Race Gender Age Religio
nEthnic
ity
National
Origin
What do you do?
Follow up to leave a lasting impression!
Ask Question
s
Send a Thank
You
Follow up on any
requests
Practice Makes Perfect!
Phone and Skype Interviews
Quiet Location
Good Phone/Internet signal
Don’t depend on notes
Smile
Dress up!
Desired Skills Employers WantCommunicat
ion Skills (written and
verbal)
Strong Work Ethic
Teamwork Skills Initiative
Analytical Skills
Computer Skills
Flexibility & Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Technical Skills
Leadership Ability
Organization Skills
Friendly and Outgoing
Strategic Planning
Detail Oriented Creativity
NACE Job Outlook Survey 2014
What Impresses Recruiters
Preparedness
Personality
Career Goals
Communication Skills
Appearance
Experience
Additional Tips and Tricks
Stay positive
Use past
examples
Be confident yet
humble
Organized
responses
Additional Interview Assistance
Career Services Website
Drop-in Counseling
Mock Interviews
Individual Career Counseling
Career Resource Library
Questions?Bank of America
Career Services Center814-865-2377
Visit. studentaffairs.psu.edu/career
Connect. Penn State Career Connection
Like. Penn State Career Services
Follow. PSU_Career
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