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Interviews Career Services. The competitive Edge. The Interview. An interview is… E mployer’s chance to evaluate fit in their company A way to show multiple dimensions of qualification An opportunity to learn more about an organization A way to market your skills and experiences more!.
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InterviewsCareer Services The competitive Edge
The Interview An interview is… • Employer’s chance to evaluate fit in their company • A way to show multiple dimensions of qualification • An opportunity to learn more about an organization • A way to market your skills and experiences more!
Before the Interview Evaluate yourself • Education • Experience • Interests • Likes/dislikes • Strengths/weaknesses • Values
Before the interview Research the organization • Know the position • Size, location, products • Values of company
Before the interview Practice interviewing • Practice questions • Use The Perfect Interview in Career Services or do a mock interview • Have general answers prepared
Before the interview Plan the details • Organize and print resume, cover letter etc. • Look up directions and potential alternate routes • Know date, time, and place of interview
During the interview DO • Dress appropriately http://www.careerspots.com/vidplay_links_ext.aspx?aid=330&partid=0&apass=/j8bKfreUnYuxo/GZaXXdQ==&id=16&pref=http://www.uwec.edu/career/&src=VLI& • Maintain good posture • Have a firm handshake • Use eye contact • Show enthusiasm • Control nervous mannerisms
During Interview DO • Use S.A.R. model in answering questions • Situation, Action, Results • Focus on positive as opposed to negative • Be a good listener • Ask questions • Be aware of your nonverbal behavior • Know when the interview is over
During the interview Do not • Panic • Use unprofessional language • Exaggerate experiences to seem more impressive • Talk about personal information
Advice from Employers • http://www.careerspots.com/vidplay_links_ext.aspx?aid=330&partid=0&apass=/j8bKfreUnYuxo/GZaXXdQ==&id=20&pref=http://www.uwec.edu/career/&src=VLI&
Examples of questions Behavioral Questions • Focuses on experiences, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities • Describe a time you had to be flexible in planning a workload? • Describe an accomplishment in which you take pride? • Tell me about a situation where you had to speak up in order to get a point across that was important to you?
Examples of questions • Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing? • What position in our company interests you the most? • What do you know about our company? • What are your short and long-term goals?
After the interview • Analyze the interview • What went well? • What could be improved? • Write a thank you note • Follow up
Questions? www.uwec.edu/career/ For more information about Career Services visit us in: Schofield 230 (715) 836-5358