One Hour, One Interview

One ShotTurn a chat into an Interview into a

Career

Liberty University School of BusinessSociety for Human Resource Management

3 Questions

Find a StrangerExchange namesAsk them 3 questions

Would you Hire?

What questions did you ask?How did they answer?What nonverbal cues were present?Would you hire that person?“How do you prioritize your life?”

PHONE INTERVIEWS

NAVIGATION

Purpose of the Interview

Over 70% of graduate interviews are now experiencing the use of phone interviews

What is the company’s purpose for this type of interview?

…then, what is your individual GOAL in this type of interview?

Think About it….

“You won’t necessarily ‘win’ the job based on a great performance in the phone interview – but you can DEFINITELY lose a job based on a poor performance!!!

So?

Don’t get voted off!

Things to Think About

Environment you are inSit = comfortStand = walk = gestures

WHENEVER, WHENEVER WHENEVER……DID I SAY ‘WHENEVER’ ENOUGH?...…possible – use a LAND LINE!!!!

Less Dropped CallsLess Background noiseClearer reception (both ways)

Thinking cont’d

Quiet Place is a mustMute the sound on your computerBe in a ‘distraction free’ mode

Change your phone settings to block incoming calls while on a callMute other sound technologyKeep your computer offDo research on the companyHave a list of questionsHave a note pad and at least 2 pens

Things cont’d

If possible – get a headset microphonePrevents hand cramping and unnecessary noise from shifting the phone

Things to DO!

Know what to sayDon’t talk too much – keep the purpose in mind here

Besides…the more you talk, the greater the possibility your foot will slowly find it’s way into your mouth!

Listen to what they say!Focus on them – not on you

Have prepared responses – no excuses here to not being prepared for the most basic questionsBe energetic

Let them hear you….

SMILE!!!

More

Be energeticStand up and walk around if you can – it will change your energy level

Communicate your interestAsk what the next step is?

Finally – Be mindful of what type of farmer you become !

Don’t ask:What does your company do?

-sewing seeds of stupidityDoes your company do back ground/drug tests?

-sewing seeds of doubtDo you have any other jobs available?

-Sewing signs of uncertaintyAre you on the local bus line?

-Sewing seeds of laziness

Is ____ health condition covered by your health benefits?-Sewing seeds of absenteeism

How secure are these types of jobs in your company?-Sewing seeds of selfishness

Do you give breaks during the day-Sewing signs of poor work ethic

What is your disciplinary process?-Sewing seeds of problems to come

How long will I need to be in this job, before I can move to another job?

-Sewing seeds of transience/lack of commitment to current opportunity

Get in the Door

How do you get an interview?Resume –deliver in-personPersonalityFind a contactSelf-Awareness (Know who you are and what you want!)

What to Know

NamesAccomplishmentsDifferentiation (You and the Company)Commonalities- Shared ValuesSuggestions- OpportunitiesWhy do you want to work there?

Ask the Right Questions

Groups of 3-5Only Yes or No questionsFirst team to know wins

Questions

How did you/do you get into this profession?What value does this position add to the company?Is there anything about me that you think disqualifies me for the job?

Tips

Names! Names! Names!Suit UpStand UpListen UpChin UpFollow UpEnd Up

Don’t worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Philippians 4:6