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Interview Techniques that Land the Job

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Interview Techniques that Land the Job. PDAP : Career Development Workshops. Agenda. Introduction Types of interviews 2.Before the Interview Research Rehearse Relax 3.During the Interview STAR Illegal questions 4.After the Interview 5.Summary. Introduction. Interview Quiz. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Interview Techniques that Land the Job

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PDAP: Career Development Workshops

Get ReadyKnow yourself and what you

want

Get SetPresent yourself with style

GOMake your move

• Discovering Your Nutrition Career Passion

• The “Wow” Factor: Resumes & Cover Letters that Stand Out

• Job Search Strategies that Maximize Results

• Interview Techniques that Land the Job

• LinkedIn: Developing Career Connections & Effective Profiles

• Nutrition Grad School Application Essentials

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Agenda1. Introduction

• Types of interviews2. Before the Interview

• Research• Rehearse• Relax

3. During the Interview• STAR• Illegal questions

4. After the Interview5. Summary

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Introduction

1. What should you wear to your interview?2. How early should you be for your interview?3. What should you take with you?

4. When should you bring up salary during the interview?

5. How long should your interview responses be?

6. After the interview, when you get home, what should you do?

Interview QuizIt depends

10 – 15 min.

Name(s) & address, resumes, references, portfolio, Q’s

Allow employer to bring up salary first

Send “thank you” to each interviewer

1 – 2 minutes

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Introduction

Purpose of the Interview?

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Introduction: Types of Interviews

Behavioural Interview Panel Interview

Stress Interview Telephone Interview

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Introduction: Types of Interviews

Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Group Interview

Lunch or Dinner Interview Long-Distance Interview

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Before the Interview

• Research• Rehearse• Relax

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Before the Interview: Research1. Company

Mission statement, services/products, workplace culture, etc.

2. Job description/position Pick out key words and phrases

3. Yourself Skills / abilities, knowledge, interests,

relevant experience, personal qualities Prepare specific examples (success stories)

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Before the Interview: Rehearse

Sample interview Q’s Q’s to ask employer Record yourself or practice in

front of a mirror Concrete examples of skills

and experiences Body language, handshake,

attire

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Handshake Practice

Firm ♦ Dry ♦ Confident ♦ Web-to-Web ♦ Eye Contact

Friendly ♦ Smile

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Before the Interview: Relax

Recreational activity the night before

Eat nutritionally Good night’s sleep Avoid sugar, caffeine or

alcohol prior to the interview

Plan to arrive early

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During the Interview

Focus on Non-verbal behaviour

Professional language Active listening Focus on skills &

accomplishments

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During the Interview: STARUse ACCOMPLISHMENT STORIES to highlight your strengths with interesting and memorable information:

• What was the context?Situation• What was the goal?Task• What did you do?Action• How can you prove you did this

well?Result

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During the Interview: STARQuestion:Give me an example of when you had to effectively manage your time to meet multiple deadlines.

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During the Interview: STARSituation:

Last semester, I had two group projects due in the same week for my Product Development and Urban Food Security course. I was taking a full course load, and working and volunteering over 15 hours a week.

Task: To meet all of my project deadlines and fulfill my commitments, I needed to create a schedule to help organize and prioritize my tasks.

Action: Using Google calendar, I blocked off the time that I would be working or volunteering, and planned out the weeks leading up to my two class project deadlines. Since these were group projects, I also had to consider the schedules of my classmates to ensure that the goals I had set were realistic for my team. Each week, I would review my plan and make adjustments to my schedule to accommodate arising issues.

Result: My team and I submitted our projects in on time and earned an A and A+ grade. I also attended all of my work and volunteer shifts.

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DemoQuestion:Describe a time when you provided excellent client service.

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Group ActivityIn triads:• Take turns practicing interview questions • Observer provides feedback after each question:

• 1 positive, 1 constructive

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Group ActivityProvide feedback on:• Use of professional language • Nervous habits • Posture, body language, eye contact• Inflection, tone, use of “fillers” • Use of Situation – Task – Action – Result

(STAR) for behavioural questions• Relevant and specific details

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During the Interview: Illegal Q’sUnless it is a genuine occupational requirement, it is discriminatory and contrary to The Human Rights Act for an employer to refuse to employ or to dismiss a person, or to discriminate against a person with respect to any term or condition of employment because of:

Source: Canadian Human Rights Act

• Race, Ancestry, Political belief, Marital status, Age, Colour, Place of origin, Religion

• Physical or mental disability • Sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy) • Conviction for a criminal offense or summary • Conviction charge that is unrelated to the employment

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During the Interview: Illegal Q’sIllegal Questions Legal Questions

How old are you?

Are you a Canadian citizen?

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Are you over the age of 18?

What’s your marital status?

Would you be willing to relocate if necessary?

Can you demonstrate how you would perform the following job-

related functions?

Do you have any disabilities?

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After the InterviewReview• Assess how you did• What questions you answered well• Which responses need improvement

Follow Up• Send a thank-you note• Reiterate skills / interest in the job• Show appreciation for the interview

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Summary

What are employers looking for?

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Summary1. Can you do the job?

• Skills, knowledge, abilities, experience, background

2. Will you do the job?• Interest, commitment, desire, drive, ambition,

capability, willingness

3. Will you fit in?• Work-related values, common

goals/objectives, personality

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Resources

Career Resource Centre – POD60A

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