Norman S. Stahl, Ph.D. Registered Professional Career Counselor Director, UHH Hilo Career Services Press Left Mouse Button to Move to Next Slide

•  Preparation •  Before the Interview •  CARR Approach •  At the Interview •  Phone Interviews •  Second & Subsequent Interviews •  Follow-up

BE READY TO DISCUSS YOUR:

•  Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

•  Experience, Education & Training

•  Personal Attributes

•  Accomplishments (See page 3 of our “Resume Writing Guide”)

RESEARCH FIELD

•  What ? –  The Industry –  Firms –  The Position

•  How ? –  Reading –  Internet –  Info Interviewing

•  Read Interviewing Strategies Books

•  Practice Explaining how You will Benefit the Employer

•  Get a Friend to “Interview” You

•  Make an Appointment for a Mock Interview

•  Opening Statement •  Tell me about yourself. •  Why are you interested

in this position? •  Why should I hire you?

•  Tough Questions •  E.g.: Dismissal / Bad

References •  Weakness Question •  “Illegal” Questions

Weakness Question

•  Relate it to a Strength

•  Put it in the Past

•  Explain How you Compensate for It

•  Do not Become Hostile or Defensive

•  Address the Employer’s Concern

•  Answer Unasked Question(s)

•  Tell me about yourself./Why are you interested in this position?

• What are your career goals and how does this position fit in with your plans?

• What can you tell me about our company, our products, and our mission statement?

•  Tell me about this item on your resume.

•  Tell me about a time . . . / Describe your experience with . . .

•  Describe a time when other members of your work team/group disagreed with your ideas. What did you do?

•  By providing specific examples, convince me that you can . . .

•  Scout Ahead •  Review your Skills

and Accomplishments Lists

•  Inspect Your Interview Outfit

•  Attend to Personal Hygiene Issues

Specific Attire Depends on Business Culture Conservative Clothing Clean Pressed Business Aloha Attire is Norm on Big Island w/ Leather Dress Shoes NO After Shave/Cologne No Earrings or other “Piercings” Leave Cell Phone at Home!!! NO Smoking or Gum Chewing

Specific Attire Depends on Business Culture Conservative Clothing

Clean

Pressed Dress with Sleeves – or Suit w/ collared blouse

Closed-toe Dress Shoes

Minimal /No Perfume

Conservative Earrings

No visible “Piercings” other than earrings

Leave Cell Phone at Home!!!

NO Smoking or Gum Chewing

•  Arrive Early •  Be Warm, Friendly, &

Professional with Everyone

•  Maintain Eye Contact •  Standard English •  Build a CARR •  Ask Questions •  Strong Close or Summary •  “I want this job

Handshake”

•  Initial Interview often conducted by phone

•  Advantages –  Easier to Schedule –  Casual Dress –  “Cheat Notes”

•  Disadvantages –  Harder to convey

Enthusiasm –  Can’t “Read”

Interviewer

•  Company Visits

•  Meal Interviews

•  Social Events

Even though these situations look like social events, YOU ARE STILL BEING EVALUATED!

•  One Page – Thanks / Restate Qualifications / Ask for Job

•  Send Within 24 Hours •  Spell Checked & Double Checked •  Typed, E-mail, Handwritten -- depending

on time available & culture of organization

•  By Letter or E-Mail

•  By Phone

•  Maintain Contact

? QUESTIONS ?