BE THE 10-FOOT TALL ROCK STAR AT YOUR NEXT JOB INTERVIEW!Laura MaishEmpowered Interviewing

LAURA MAISH

27 years Financial Services Senior positions in Operations, Marketing,

Relationship Management and Sales Worked internationally East Coast/West Coast/MidWest 5 banks, 1 investment company and 1

consulting company Corporate employee and consultant

Founded Empowered Interviewing 20102

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Know What you Want

Show Who You Are

Say What you Think

Find Out What you Need to

Know

INTERVIEWING CLIMATE

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EMPLOYERS VS JOB SEEKERS

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GOOD NEWS!

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INTERVIEWING IS DISCOVERY

7ARE YOU TRUSTWORTHY?

EMPLOYER

INTERVIEWING IS DISCOVERY

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JOB SEEKER

WILL I THRIVE?

JOB SEEKER’S CHALLENGES

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ARE YOU TRUSTWORTHY?

WILL I THRIVE?

Build Trust

Due Diligence

BE AUTHENTIC!

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WHAT HIRING MANAGERS WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

More honesty.  What you like and don’t like.  Give your opinions!  Everyone’s excellent at something. What are

you excellent at? Show your depth of knowledge. What interests you about the job.   How you will bring your passion to the job. Want to see you’re excited about what you

can do for them. Ask them tough questions. 11

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Know What you Want

Show Who You Are

Say What you Think

Find Out What you Need to

Know

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A candidate who knows what they want is more attractive than one who tries to please.

BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION Your Ideal Job

What do you like to do?

Define a Good Manager for YouWhat kind of manager do you need to excel in your job?

Your Success FactorsWhat matters to you? What motivates you? What environment do you work best in?

Short-Term Goals

Long-Term Goals14

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Show Who You Are

Say What you Think

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Due Diligence

WILL I THRIVE?

Company Opportunity Manager

EXAMPLES

What qualities do you value most in those who work for you?

Describe how you manage stressful situations both for yourself and your team.

What do you like most and least about working at this company?

If I do an outstanding job, what kinds of future opportunities can I expect? 17

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Know What you Want

Show Who You Are

Say What you Think

Find Out What you Need to

Know

360° VIEW OF YOURSELF

Knowledge

Goals

Success Factors

Passion

Skills/Strengths

Achievements

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WHAT YOU WANT THEM

TO KNOW

ABOUT YOU

CONNECT THE DOTS

What they need What you can do

The opportunity Your success factors

Their culture How you work

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WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

The opportunity Your success factors

“Project management is my strong suit. I thrive in environments that are fast paced and at the same time collegial, like yours.”

What they need What you can do

“You need someone who has had experience with broad range of projects. I’ve worked on more than 20 projects, in different industries and with international scope.

I want a challenging opportunity. You need improved project delivery. I can start contributing to that need immediately.”

Their culture How you work

“You and others have described the culture here as innovative. I do my best work in environments where creativity is encouraged and where I can contribute new ideas. This firm feels like a good fit to me.

As you’ve described your management style, I think we’d work well together.”.

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Know What you Want

Show Who You Are

Say What you Think

Find Out What you Need to

Know

WHY IS AUTHENTICITY IMPORTANT?

Authenticity promotes trust Trust leads to

acceptance

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Build TrustARE YOU TRUSTWORTHY?

Authenticity promotes trust

Trust leads to acceptance

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‘TOUCHY’ SITUATIONS

1. Speak without Guilt Apology Chip on your shoulder

2. Stick to the unemotional facts

3. Move from the past to the present

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WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOUR COMPANY?

You didn’t see eye to eye with your boss (who was a jerk).

You weren’t thriving there.

“I left the company because I wasn’t challenged.

I work best in fast paced environments and am looking for an opportunity to work on big projects where I can use the full range of my leadership and project mgmt skills.”

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WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOUR COMPANY? You were managed out because you believe new management

didn’t like you. You don’t really know why.

“I had a brilliant career at the company for 10 years. A new Division head was brought in from another firm. She restructured our group and I was out. I don’t think I’ll ever understand the reasons behind their decision.

The environment has drastically changed over there. I’m not sure it would have continued to be a good fit for me anyway.

I’m attracted to this company because you’re strategically poised to grow. At the same time you have some significant supply chain issues. My expertise is troubleshooting supply chains. I can start resolving your issues immediately. It would be exciting for me to play an important role in the firm’s growth.”

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WHY HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR X YEARS?

“It hasn’t been by choice! I wouldn’t say I haven’t been working. Looking for a job is almost a full time job!

I get bored when I’m not productive. Getting involved in volunteering opportunities has kept me sharp and active.

My passion is tackling and solving large scale operations challenges. That’s why this oppty is attractive to me. You need someone who can quickly assess your situation, develop a change plan and get buy in from stakeholders. I will be able to do that.”

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BE THE 10FT TALL ROCK STAR IN YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW!

Know What you Want Build your foundation What matters to you counts

Find out What you Need to Know Is this opportunity right for you Will you flourish

Show Who you Are 360° View Connect the dots

Say What you Think Authenticity builds trust No guilt, apology or Chip on your shoulder!

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"Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony."

- Mahatma Gandhi

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