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Deborah Rydman Career Services Advisor University of Alaska Southeast

Objectives

How to prepare Before During After

Know each stage and how to excel What employers are really looking for Answer questions like a STAR Follow up strategies

Preparation: Before

Know the company and position Request interview details

Panel? How many? Type - phone, Skype, in-person, presentations?

Prepare handouts Resume, Cover Letter, References, Letters of

Recommendation Business card, portfolio

Preparation: Before

Preparation: Before (cont.) Prepare for the questions

Anticipate what they might ask ○ Job posting activity

What employers want to know: ○ Can you do the job? Hard and soft skills

○ Do you want to do the job How long are you going to stay? Stepping stone?

○ Will you do the job? Follow through, extra effort, problem solving

○ Are you a good cultural fit? Conflict resolution style, tolerance, risk taking, etc. Visit or ask (www.glassdoor.com)

Preparation: Before (cont.)

STAR approach: S – describe a Situation from your past T – discuss the Task involved A – explain the Action(s) you took R – share the Result or outcome of your

actions STAR activity/exercise

Preparation: Day Of

Appearance Getting to the interview You are in the building – now what? Non-verbal communication

Mirroring Pacing ○ Exercise

Stages – Day Of Introduction

Interviewer takes lead First impressions Exchange of brief pleasantries

Information exchange Answer questions to show your value STAR stories to situational questions Do not monopolize; stay on track with question

○ Ideal= more than 30 seconds, less than 3 minutes “Do you have any questions?”

Closure Ask for the job

Preparation: After

Thank you letter or email Timing Follow up

Conclusion

Make notes for next interview Schedule a mock interview Continue with your job search Contact Career Services

Resumes/Cover Letters Career coaching Interviewing Job search strategies

Thank you

Career Services is here to help with: Career coaching Occupational assessments Resume/cover letter review Interviewing Internships

Email: deborah.rydman@uas.alaska.edu 907-796-6368