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I. Interview Skills. Correlate Skills Development, Resume and Interview Techniques t o Close the Deal with the Interview. II. Correlate Mission, Vision and Values. Comfortable Selling Yourself Values of Employer correlate with yours Demonstrate Values or Actions
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I. Interview Skills Correlate Skills Development, Resume and Interview Techniques to Close the Deal with the Interview
II. Correlate Mission, Vision and Values • Comfortable Selling Yourself • Values of Employer correlate with yours • Demonstrate Values or Actions • Motivation to Solve Problems • Comfortable seeing you every day • Identify One Distinguishing Characteristic around which you can weave your story
III. Distinguishing Characteristic A. Prompted Interview Question: • Tell me one unique characteristic that you want me to remember about you when I am deciding whom to invite for subsequent interviews. • Briefly describe that one unique characteristic. • Work that characteristic into several (not all) answers to the questions offered. • After your questions in the “what questions for us” phase, restate this characteristic: I hope I have shown you that ____x___ is a unique quality important to me and that I will bring it to the ___name of organization_ .
III. Distinguishing Characteristic • B. Non-prompted Interview Question: • If you are not asked the “question,” volunteer the answer early in the interview. • If I were to leave you with one unique thought about me as you are deciding whom to bring in for subsequent interviews, I would want you to remember ___x___. • Work that characteristic into several (not all) answers to the questions offered. • After your questions in the “what questions for us” phase, restate this characteristic: I hope I have shown you that ____x___ is a unique quality important to me and that I will bring it to the ___name of organization_ .
IV. Screening Process • Application process • Interview Types • Informational Interview • Screening Interview • Follow-up or Second Interview • Final/Selection Interview • Interview Formats • Phone/SKYPE Interview • Group Interview • Meal Interview • Repetitive One on One Interview
IV. Screening Process (cont’d) D. Approaches to the Interview 1. Unusual for all parties 2. Directive Interview 3. Stress Interview 4. Non-directive Interview 5. Behavioral based Interview 6. Case study Interview
V. Preparation for Interview • Resume Polished and Known • Know Target Employer • Watch Language, Student Lingo, Texting • Appearance: First Impressions • Practice, Practice and Practice Again • Before and on-arrival strategies 1. First Impressions 2. Appearance G. Have extra copies of your resume with you
VI. Interview Stages • Ice Breaker • General Background (Softballs!) • Specific Accomplishments/Work Ethic • Deep, Probing Questions (Hardballs!) • Questions from You (Make them good!)
VII. Closing the Interview • How your distinguishing characteristic fits well with the organization. • Will you represent the organization well? • Inquire as to next steps 1. Decision time frame 2. more applicants to interview 3. Follow-up plans (eliminate sleepless nights)
VIII. Post Interview Actions • Thank You Notes • What went well? • What could be improved? • Don’t be too hard on yourself
IX. Mistakes to Avoid In Interviews • Don’t oversell • Don’t Undersell • Explain nuts and bolts quickly and clearly • Don’t lie • Don’t talk too much/listen carefully (2:1 ratio) • Remember the Search Consultant’s role • Always rehearse
X. Question Review • From Selected Executives and Consultants • Review Selected Questions • Visit web site: http://www.srph.tamhsc.edu/health-policy-mgmt/student%20resources.html • Other web based material
XI. Interview “Dos” • Listen to the Question • Interview Starts before the Front Door • Show Enthusiasm, Energy and Passion • Differentiate Yourself • Read the Audience • Succinct, Concise answers
XII. Interview “Don’ts” • Appear Negative • Talk too much/too long • Use “I” in too many responses • “Cold fish” hand shake • Use slang/curse words • Avoid clichés of any kind
XIII. TIPS • Practice, Practice, and Practice Again • Sell Yourself with Confidence • Your introduction ready to roll • Explain what you do in a sentence • Offer how you will be able to add value • Communicate your personal vision • Shrink introduction to 20 words or fewer • Differentiate your message (closing statement) • Have great questions
XIV. Special Mention • Social Media Experiences • Credit Checks (Yours!) • Google Alerts