1 / 21

Strengthening your Interview Skills

Strengthening your Interview Skills. Congratulations! You got the interview!. Three key steps: Pre-Interview Research Matchmaking First Impressions. Pre-Interview Research. Research the company and industry Ask for a detailed job description Research the salary for this type of position.

zalika
Download Presentation

Strengthening your Interview Skills

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Strengthening your Interview Skills

  2. Congratulations!You got the interview! Three key steps: • Pre-Interview Research • Matchmaking • First Impressions

  3. Pre-Interview Research • Research the company and industry • Ask for a detailed job description • Research the salary for this type of position

  4. Pre-Interview Research • Really know your strengths, attributes and assets – be honest with yourself • Anticipate what questions might be asked, i.e. Behavioural-based questions • Make sure that you have questions to ask at the end of your interview – Examples? • Take notes to reflect on this interview to prepare for a possible second interview

  5. What should you bring… • Portfolio • Extra resume • The job description/advertisement • A list of questions to ask employer • Pad of paper and pen

  6. In 7 seconds…an interviewer can form impressions about you! • Be on time…arrive 10 minutes early • Professional appearance • Be positive and try to make others feel comfortable • Treat everyone with courtesy • Show openness

  7. Getting Started – First Impressions • Greet the interviewer • Smile • Introduce yourself • Shake hands firmly • Use eye contact • Relax !!!

  8. First Impressions…..con’t • Don’t forget; Employers make a judgment of you within the first few seconds • Project qualities such as posture, enthusiasm, interest, motivation, flexibility and willingness to work • Speak slow and clearly • Make frequent eye contact with interviewer

  9. Structured Interview • Welcome from Human Resources • Overview of the interview – timing & format • Review of resume • Behavioural and Work experience questions • Closing questions from employer • Candidate’s questions and wrap up

  10. Laissez-faire Interview • Welcome and small talk • Random questions • Uses resume to stimulate questions • Questions not clearly related to position requirements • Feels very unsure!!

  11. During the Interview • Don’t worry about being nervous – this is expected • Interview begins with small talk to help you relax • You have to prove that you have the skills and attitude required for the position

  12. Types of Questions • Informational…knowledge of terms, previous duties, facts, what you have learned in your program • Introspective…what do you like/dislike, what environment works best for you, what are your strengths & weaknesses

  13. Types of Questions… con’t • Hypothetical or Situational…what would you do if, what would happen if • Behavioural…ask you to give examples of situations you have faced and how your responded

  14. What do they want to know? • You and your experience • Your previous achievements • Your interest in the job and knowledge of the company • Your motivation and commitment • Your ability to fulfill specific job requirements

  15. Behavioural Based Questions • Focus on real life situations rather than hypothetical ones • Best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour • Focus in on ‘soft skills’ or emotional competencies • Prepare by developing brief stories from your past

  16. Possible Interview Questions • Tell me about when you had to go the ‘Extra Mile’ to make a client/supervisor happy. • Why do you want to work here? • What can you do for us that another candidate may not? (unique skill) • What is the most difficult situation you ever faced? • Can we check your references?

  17. Questions NOT to ask • What does this company do exactly? • How much sick time do I get? • How long do I have to work before I get a raise? • As Well: Don’t criticize past employers

  18. Analyze the questions during the interview • What emphasis does the interviewer seem to be placing on skills, knowledge or personality traits and attitudes? • Analyzing the questions can help you focus your answers more.

  19. Tips… • Send a thank you letter promptly after the interview. • If you don’t get the job, ask for feedback. • Participate in a mock interviews with another person to get practice and get comfortable.

  20. Interview Points

  21. Questions???

More Related