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Interviewing
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Purpose
Gives the employer an opportunity to get to know you and determine if your skills and experiences match the department’s needs
Gives you a chance to meet key people and to determine if you want the position
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2-way street
Candidate
Sell Yourself
Demonstrate your Communication Skills
Determine if this is
a “Good Fit”
InterviewerEvaluate Candidates
Make Decisions/ Recommendations
“Sell” the Company or Organization
Determine if this is a “Good Fit”
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Types of interviews
Telephone (Screening Interview) Traditional (One-on-One) Panel/Board (Two or More Interviewers) Group (Several Candidates Together)
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Interviewing video
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Before the Interview - Practice
Research the employer and the position Highlight important keywords
Review your knowledge skills and abilities Write down examples Practice, practice, practice!
Figure out where you’re going Print out extra copies of your resume
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Before the Interview - Appearance
Little or no cologne/perfume
No smoking beforehand – use mouthwash
Jewelry – conservative
CAUTION: Piercings and tattoos
No gum
Dress
Be conservative
Clean, unwrinkled clothes
Know your audience
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During the Interview
Arrive 10 minutes early Plan for parking and traffic, etc. Turn off you phone
Or better yet, leave it in your car Remember: you are interviewing with
everyone
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Types of Interview Questions
Behavioral Open ended, majority of interview questions
Tell me about a time; Give me an example of; Describe or Recall
Situational Sets the scene or scenario based
Challenging, because “what if” you have never done it
Traditional Strengths/Weakness question
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STAR Technique
S = Situation (Background)
T = Task (Challenge)
A = Action (Your actions)
R = Results (Outcome and Lessons Learned)
Always try to answer your questions by providing examples
Don’t blame or point fingers
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Questions for them
Have 3-5 questions prepared
Shows interest
Avoid asking about salary, benefits, perks
Be sure to ask: “What are the next steps in the process?”
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Odds and Ends
Body language – be aware
Eye contact
Silence can be o.k.
If needed, ask for clarification or to repeat
Be positive!
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After the interview
Shake hands
Ask for business cards
ALWAYS Write a “Thank You” note or e-mail
Follow-up as appropriate
Learn from the experience (practice makes perfect)