interviewing workshop
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Interviewing Workshop. McCormick Office of Career Development. Objectives. To better understand the interview process: the before, during, and after To be aware of the appropriate interviewing behaviors To learn about behavioral interviewing To practice interviewing skills. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Interviewing Workshop
McCormick Office of Career Development
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Objectives• To better understand the interview process: the
before, during, and after
• To be aware of the appropriate interviewing behaviors
• To learn about behavioral interviewing
• To practice interviewing skills
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Goals of the InterviewGoals of the Candidate (you):
• To obtain information about the job/organization.• To communicate important information about yourself. • To make a positive impression upon the employer.
Goals of the Interviewer:
• To promote the organization and attract the best candidate. • To assess if qualifications match the job requirements. • To determine candidate fit with the organization and staff.
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Skills/Qualities Sought by Employers Ability to learn Technical Skills Communication skills Critical thinking Personal management Teamwork Leadership Adaptability
NOTE: Know the specific technical skills for your areas of interest!
Organization Skills Motivation Problem Solving Maturity Professional Judgment
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Before the Interview
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Before the Interview
• Research the industry/company
• Identify reasons for wanting to work or having interest in that industry/company
• Recall situations that show favorable behaviors/actions
• Analyze the skills the employer is seeking
• Practice answering common interview questions
• Prepare questions to ask the employer
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Company/Industry Research Learn more about the industry
Wetfeet.com Vault.com Factiva.com Informational Interviews & Networking
Learn about the company Crain’s Business Glassdoor.com Student Evaluations Company Website
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Dress for the Interview• Business professional dress, unless notified
otherwise
• Carry a binder/portfolio to contain resumes, personal calendar, pen
• Don’t chew gum or bring beverages or food
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Dress to Impress- Women Navy, gray, and black suits
Skirts length should be below the knee
Keep accessories to a minimum
Make-up should look natural
Choose one; handbag or briefcase
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Dress to Impress- Men Invest in a conservative color
Check for proper fit
Wear socks that match your trousers
Clean your shoes
The tie knot should be small
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During the Interview
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Interview Structure Pre-Interview
Greeting, Introduction, “Small Talk”
Information Exchange Interview questions/responses Information sharing about employer Interviewee’s questions
Closing Next steps Business card?
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Pre-Interview & GreetingPre-Interview• You're being judged as soon as you arrive • Arrive 10-15 minutes early to compose yourself
Greeting• Know the interviewer’s name and pronunciation• Extend a warm greeting and firm handshake• Wait to be asked to have a seat
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Information Exchange • DIRECT: confirms information
• Are you able to...
• OPEN-ENDED: generates performance data• Tell me about a time when you…• How did you…• Describe a situation where you…• Give me an example of…
• WHY QUESTIONS: reveal preferences, motives
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Tell me about yourself… A dreaded, but very common question.
Importance: First Impression still malleable Tone of interview Provide depth to resume Insight into who you are
Share information the employer may not already know and present it in
a way that connects to the position you
are seeking.
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Direct Questions Direct questions often require only a
short answer with minimal elaboration
Examples: Are you able to … Are you willing to relocate? Are you willing to travel?
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Behavioral interviewing“The best predictor of future performance is
past performance in similar situations.”
Provide specific examples/situations based on actual past behaviors, instead of based on
responses to hypothetical questions.
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Your Response Strategy:The STAR Technique
• Situation
• Task
• Action
• Result
Be a STAR
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Tell me about a time when you took initiative?
Situation
Task
Action
Result
• During my internship last summer, I was responsible for managing various events.
• I noticed that attendance at these events had dropped by 30% over the past 3 years and wanted to do something to improve these numbers.
• I designed a new promotional packet to go out to the local community businesses. I also included a rating sheet to collect feedback on our events and organized internal round table discussions to raise awareness of the issue with our employees
• I was able to incorporate many of the ideas from the community, as well as make the internal systems more efficient and visible. I am proud to report that attendance increased by 18%.
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About Your Body Language• Be sure to smile
• Don’t hurry gestures/movements
• Use good posture
• Lean forward while listening and answering questions
• Make eye contact
• Use mirroring
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Do and Don’t DO
• Convey enthusiasm, confidence, friendliness
• Convey maturity and professionalism
• Know your nervous body language tendencies and avoid them
• Be articulate
• Take time to reflect, if necessary, before answering
• Be aware of your eye contact
DON’T
• Be negative
• Use ums/likes
• Exaggerate or lie
• Have your cell phone turned on
• Interrupt the interviewer
• Engage in a debate
• Use acronyms
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Asking Good Questions Prepare questions before the interview
They should be thoughtful and relevant
Address the position, skills, qualifications, etc…
Avoid salary benefits and/or personal topics
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After the Interview• Write a thank you note to the interviewer within 48 hours
• Recall pieces of your interview conversation • Remind them of your applicable skills and experience• Reiterate your interest in the position
• Reflect/Process your experience• What did you do well?• What didn’t go so well? • How can you change that in a future interview?• Process your interaction to assess your fit
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Good Luck!
Questions?
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Pitfalls
• Inability to express information clearly
• Untidy personal appearance
• Lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm
• Unwillingness to start at the bottom
• Negative attitude
• Lack of eye contact
• Being late for the interview