The Art of the Interview

Mr. Roger BickGS-15

Air Force Civil Engineers

Chief of Integration

The Art of the Interview

Mr. Drew BlundellAF/A4C

Force Development

MAJ (Dr.) Jen O’BryhimChief of Periodontics

Ft. Leonard Wood, MO

The Art of the Interview

Wondering where in the world to begin?

Let’s walk through the process

Review Sites

Personal Network Search Engines

Social Media

Search EnginesDrew Blundell

Do YourResearch

1

Company

Website

2

3rd Party

Resources

3

In the

News

Focus on

understanding

CULTURE

Review SitesDrew Blundell

Check Out Employee

Review Websites

+Tip:Glassdoor allows its members to view user-generated content including:• company-specific salary reports• ratings and reviews• interview questions

Social MediaJen O’Bryhim

create

OR

clean up

update

&

Focus On LinkedInProfessional Photo

Custom URL

Personalized Summary

Online Resume

C O M P L E T E

N U M B E R S - B A S E D

W E L C O M I N G

S E A R C H A B L E

Good vs. Bad Social Media Examples

Personal NetworkJen O’Bryhim & Roger Bick

Consider

“who you

know"Take Advantage of

Networking Opportunities

Now you’ve taken your first steps…What’s next?

Tailor Your Resume

categorize

your skills

match

your skills to

the position

list

all of your relevant

skills

utilize

numbers

=

include

your successes

Classic Font Funky FontConcise

LanguageRambling &

Vague Points

Black &

White

Photo & Colorful

Background

Good Resume Bad Resume

VS

Preparing for an Interview

Virtual Phone

In-Person

Interview Mediums

Tip:Make sure to arrive early!

In-Person

Interview

dress to impress

Phone

Interview

Find a quiet area

with cell service

Tip:Join in advance to avoid

any connectivity issues

simplify your background

Virtual

Interview

Types of interviews

Practical

Behavioral

Portfolio

Skill Evaluation

Case Study

Behavioral

Case Study

Practical

Portfolio

Skill Evaluation

Practice+

Bonus: Practicing boosts your confidence!

gather a list of questions

hold a mock interview

run-through sample

questions with friends

For the More Experienced Candidate

be confident

stay up-to-date on

current technology

take advantage of

training opportunities

Day of the Interview

Look The Part

Business

Professional

Business

Casual

Men

Business

Professional

Business

Casual

WomenLook The Part

Don’t Forget to….bring

• notepad & pen

• extra resumes

• business cards

arrive• with time to spare

silence• all technology

The Interview Itself

establish eye contact

remember to smile

shake hands firmly

maintain good posture

manage facial expressions/reactions

avoid nervous gestures

Act the Part

?

show

speak

ask

you’ve done your research

clearly & confidently

position-specific & cultural questions

Talk the Part

S

T

A

R

ituation

ask

ction

esult

Through

the Eyes

of the

Employer

To conduct a good interview, you must“

”- Lawrence Grobel

CONVERSE

like a talk show

host

THINK

like a writer

UNDERSTAND

subtext like a

psychiatrist

HAVE AN EAR

like a musician

BE ABLE TO SELECT

the best parts like a

book editor

KNOW

how to piece it

together dramatically

like a playwright

What Employers Want

collect business cards

ask about next steps

ask if you can follow up

provide business cards

Wrap Up

After the Interview

thank everyone you

met within 24 hours

stay in touch, but don’t

pester

Follow Up

Got the Job? Not a Fit?

remain professional

stay positive

stay motivated

network

keep learning

confirm decision timeline

take time to think

talk with

family and friends

weigh your options

respond in a

timely manner

B

A

Thank You for Your TimeEnjoy San Diego!