Presented by Bob Nealon, Career Coach

Interviewing with Confidence

Impactful Resume+

Good Job Search Campaign

Good Effort+

=MORE INTERVIEWS!!

Some interesting statistics…

Source: CareerGeek Blog

Some interesting statistics…

Source: CareerGeek Blog

Some interesting findings…

Source: CareerGeek Blog

Some interesting findings…

Source: CareerGeek Blog

Why is the interviewso important?

13 Interview Tips

Interview Tip #1

1. Dress for success!This Not This

Interview Tip #2

2. Be on time (check-in 10-15 minutes early).

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Interview Tip #3

3. Research the company.

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“Broward College is an important community resource offering the most affordable tuition in South Florida. Additionally, Broward College offers many different educational options for students including certificates, diplomas, along with Associates and Bachelors degrees. Over 120,000 graduated from Broward College through the years.”

“Uh, Broward College has like classes you can take, right? What is your website again?”

Interview Tip #4

4. Practice, practice, practice answering common

interviewing questions.

Role play with a friend, family member, colleague, classmate, connection or professional answering

commonly-asked interview questions.

Interview Tip #5

5. Smile!This

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Interview Tip #6

6. Be likeable! Don’t underestimate your soft

skills.If the hiring manager does not like you, it is highly unlikely that you will get the job. People want to

work with individuals that they like and/or feel that they can work effectively with.

Interview Tip #7

7. Listen carefully.

50/50/2 Rule

Interview Tip #8

8. Answer the question asked. Don’t be evasive.

Don’t be a politician and evade answering the direct question. Political campaigns have a number of

relevant parallels to a job search campaign, but this is not one of them. Answer the question.

Interview Tip #9

9. Be specific. Don’t talk in generalities.

This Not This“I have significant experience with that skill. While at ABC Company, I recognized that there were several inefficiencies in our operations. I took the initiative to research options, get input from others, and evaluate the options. I coordinated all the meetings and vendor initiatives. Ultimately, my suggestions were approved by the committee. Once we implemented it, we found it to be successful as it saved us over $100,000 within the first 6 months .”

USE THE STAR ACRONYM(S)ituation, (T)ask, (A)ction, (R)esult

“Uh, I’ve done that before.”

Interview Tip #1010. Ask questions (especially ones

that will give you insight in terms of how the hiring manager is thinking).

Example Questions:

What is the most important skill area you are looking for?

What do you need your chosen candidate to be able to do in the first 90 days on the job?

What are some immediate challenges and/or opportunities your department and this position will

be facing?

Interview Tip #11

11. Indicate interest in the job and say “Thank You”.

Don’t underestimate the power of gratitude – say “Thanks for the opportunity”

Interview Tip #12

12. Send a Thank You letter and/or e-mail.

Send within 24 hours of the interview! Send to all people with whom you interviewed.

Interview Tip #13

13. Follow-up with the company.

If the company says, “we will let you know in a week”, then contact them after that time period

elapses.

3 Components to a Successful Interview

Successful interviewing really comes down into 3 basic

components.

3 Components to a Successful Interview

Component #1

Communicating Your Value

• Build a compelling case that you can produce significant bottom line/organizational results (“get the job done well”)

3 Components to a Successful Interview

Component #2

Establishing a Good Fit

• Build your case that you have the same values and cultural characteristics that are important to the company

3 Components to a Successful Interview

Component #3

The Likeability Factor

• Build your case that you have a personality and temperament that align with internal employees and external entities.

People hire people they like. If they do not like you, then you will not be hired. It is that simple.

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