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INTERVIEWING FOR THE JOB YOU WANT

INTERVIEWING FOR THE JOB YOU WANT. Angela Cameron October 24, 2006. Arrive late Be rude to the receptionist Chew gum during interview Be soft-spoken or too aggressive. Speak negatively about former jobs or colleagues Lie Answer cell phone during interview Answer “yes or no”

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INTERVIEWING FOR THE JOB YOU WANT

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  1. INTERVIEWING FOR THE JOB YOU WANT Angela Cameron October 24, 2006

  2. Arrive late Be rude to the receptionist Chew gum during interview Be soft-spoken or too aggressive Speak negatively about former jobs or colleagues Lie Answer cell phone during interview Answer “yes or no” Say “like” “um” DONT’s

  3. Interviewing Agenda • Mock Interview • Preparing for Interviews • Before • During • After • Informational Interviewing • Group Activities

  4. Objectives • To learn about different aspects of the job interview • To recognize the importance of preparing for the job interview • To be aware of strengths and weaknesses related to job interviewing skills • To learn benefits of informational interviewing

  5. The Important Part of the Interview • Before • During • After

  6. Do Your Research Organization Services Size Structure Position Know Yourself Prepare Questions Practice Communication Skills Be Aware of Nonverbal Cues Eye contact Gestures Posture http://www.quintcareers.com/researching_companies.html Before the Interview

  7. The Big Day! • Be on time • Dress appropriately • Emphasize strengths • Be honest

  8. After • Thank you letter • Learn from interview

  9. The 4 P’s of Interviewing • Preparation • Practice • Personal Presentation • Pertinent Questions

  10. What is Informational Interviewing? • Gathering information about a given, industry, career or organization • Networking • Results • Information • Personal contacts • Awareness • Confidence

  11. Identify what information you want Make a list of people you know Make the appointment Plan an agenda Conduct yourself as a professional Show Interest Be Prepared to answer questions Get Names Send Thank You and Follow Up Letters Utilize Referrals Informational Interviewing

  12. Be proud of yourself Be prepared Know yourself Be prompt and professional Dress appropriately Be honest Be positive Show interest Practice Follow-up! Do it again Interviewing Wrap-Up

  13. Thank You Questions?

  14. References • Capell, P. (2006). How to answer any interview question. Retrieved October 23, 2006 from http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/interviewing • Career Center Interviewing Skills. (N.D.). Retrieved October 23, 2006 from http://www.hscareers.com/careercenter/articles.asp?id=1#faq • Hansen, R. (N.D.). Interviewing do’s and don’t’s. Retrieved October 23, 2006 from http://www.quintcareers.com/intvres.html • Informational Interviewing Tutorial (N.D.) Retrieved October 25, 2006 http://www.quintcareers.com/informational_interviewing.html • Martin, C. (N.D.) Informational interviewing: The neglected job search tool. Retrieved October 23, 2006 from http://www.interview.monster.com • Peterson, T. (N.D.). The 4 P’s of interviewing. Retrieved October 23, 2006 from http://www.interview.monster.com

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