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Interviewing for Success

Learn key strategies for effective interviewing, including behavioral techniques, selling yourself, and expert tips. Prepare thoroughly, stay focused, and present your best self to secure your dream job. Boost your confidence and ace your next interview!

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Interviewing for Success

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  1. Interviewing for Success Best Practices for Interviewing Effectively

  2. Stay Focused on the Goal Sell yourself, but do some shopping of your own

  3. [Sell Yourself] Behavioral Interviewing Past Behavior = Future Behavior Employ the S.T.A.R. or S.H.A.R.E Methods

  4. [Sell Yourself] Focus on the Positive

  5. [Sell Yourself] Evaluate the Negative

  6. [Sell Yourself] Identifying the Models Tell me about a time when you took initiative to make something better when no one asked you to. 2. Tell me about a time when you were not successful in achieving a goal you set and how you managed it.

  7. [Sell Yourself] TIPS FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS EFFECTIVELY • Expand answers, avoid yes and no…give details • Tie in strengths to jobs and activities • Weaknesses - go full circle. How did you learn from this? • If stumped, ask for a few seconds to think • Avoid verbal graffiti (um, yeah, like, gonna, kinda, etc) • Convey sincerity and enthusiasm

  8. [Learn More] TIPS FOR PROPER PREPARATION • Research the company before you interview • Identify current or former employees who can provide insight • Carefully review the job description of the position you are applying for • Ask the appropriate questions during the interview

  9. [A Few More Tips] • Practice! Schedule a mock interview • Plan your interview attire early and arrive properly dressed and groomed • Keep all appointments. If you must cancel, call as early as you can, gracefully apologize, and follow-up appropriately • Arrive early – bring extra copies of your resume and cover letter in a portfolio

  10. [A Few More Tips] • Be assertive and honest • Speak slowly and clearly • Ask questions at the appropriate time • Ask the interviewer for a business card and follow-up with a thank you note as soon as possible

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