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CAREER SERVICES

CAREER SERVICES. Interviewing. CAREER SERVICES. Students will learn how to. © CPCC Career Services 2010. CPCC CAREER SERVICES. Interviewing Tips Practice Makes Perfect!. Research the company

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CAREER SERVICES

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  1. CAREER SERVICES Interviewing

  2. CAREER SERVICES Students will learn how to © CPCC Career Services 2010

  3. CPCC CAREER SERVICES Interviewing TipsPractice Makes Perfect! • Research the company • Use the Connections Employer Directory, the company’s website, etc. • Practice interview questions • Sample interview questions are available online and in the Career Guide www.cpcc.edu/career/studentsgrads/guide © CPCC Career Services 2010

  4. CPCC CAREER SERVICES What Employers are Looking for © CPCC Career Services 2010

  5. C P C C C A R E E R S E R V I C E S Avoid these Common Mistakes © CPCC Career Services 2010

  6. CPCC CAREER SERVICES More Than Words © CPCC Career Services 2010

  7. CPCC CAREER SERVICES What to Wear © CPCC Career Services 2010

  8. C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Elevator Speech © CPCC Career Services 2010

  9. C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Used to answer © CPCC Career Services 2010

  10. C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Behavioral Interviewing • A common type of interviewing for employers who believe that past behavior predicts future behavior. • Gather important details about your work style • Honesty and preparation are crucial © CPCC Career Services 2010

  11. C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Sample Behavioral Questions © CPCC Career Services 2010

  12. C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E STAR Method © CPCC Career Services 2010

  13. C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E What Do I Do Now? © CPCC Career Services 2010

  14. C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E You Ask the Questions • An interview is a “two-way street” • Employers expect you to ask questions • Be ready with multiple questions © CPCC Career Services 2010

  15. C P C C C A R E E R S E R V I C E S After the Interview Employers said sending a thank-you note: Always helped 35.8% Helped decide between candidates 42.4% Didn’t matter 18.8% Some Guidelines • Send within 24 hours • Email is okay, but handwritten is better • Send to each person in the interview © CPCC Career Services 2010

  16. CAREER SERVICES • Get a Career Guide with interview tips and practice questions • Practice interviewing with a career counselor • Do a practice interview online with Perfect Interview software VISIT CAREER SERVICES Central High Rm. 122 704-330-6551 career.services@cpcc.edu www.cpcc.edu/career

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