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Successful Interview Strategies

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Successful Interview Strategies

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  1. Successful Interview Strategies You will be having an exam interview with Ms. Kalwaney soon. This will be a great opportunity to practice your interview skills for upcoming summer job interviews. Please watch the following presentation and let me know if you have any questions before we book your exam interview day!

  2. Before the Interview Visit the company’s web site • Be able to articulate what you learned including your understanding of the mission and philosophy • Know what the organization offers including services and product lines • Employers expect you to know what the organization is and what it does and how that fits into your employment plans

  3. First Things First • Perfect Your Resume • Employers will only consider resumes and cover letters that are flawless in format, grammar and spelling • Resumes should also be tailored to the specific job for which you have applied and should emphasize relevant school, volunteer and work experiences

  4. Dress for Success Professional dress requirements • Conservative dark suit (Men and women, tie for men) • Polished closed-toe dress shoes • Conservative hair style • Minimal make-up • No visible body piercing, tattoos • Try to look at the other members of the business to understand the dress Code when you start work.

  5. What to Bring Prepare a travel folder that includes: • Name, address and phone number of the organization • A few pens • Date and time of the interview • Directions • Copies of your resume, paper and pen • List of questions to ask • Professional portfolio (if applicable)

  6. Are you Ready? • Obtain directions and make a practice trip if possible. If you are taking a bus be sure to find the bus schedule and leave very very early! • Day of the Interview • Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early • Remember the interview begins as soon as you enter the area of the business. You never know when your future boss might be walking past you. • Be friendly and professional to everyone you meet • Take a few moments to compose yourself once you arrive. Take a few deep breaths, remember to smile and be sure to remember to say please and thank you. • Make sure your appearance is professional and your demeanor is calm and confident • Tips:

  7. During The Interview • Listen carefully to questions. It’s okay to ask for clarification • Show interest in the position through your eye contact, posture and attentiveness • Know the difference between being sure of yourself and being cocky • Provide concrete examples from your classroom or work/volunteer experiences • TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE (not even on vibrate)

  8. Typical Interview Questions • Tell me about yourself – describe yourself professionally, not personally • Consider your answer a one-minute commercial about you • State your skills and experience and how they relate to the position • How did you learn about our company? • By researching the organization’s web site, you will be able to talk about the company • Describe a problem you solved in the classroom or at work and what you learned from this experience. • Behavioral questions are asked because your past experience can predict future behavior • Always state the outcomes of your experiences – what did you learn? • Why should I consider you a strong applicant for this position? • Describe how your skills relate to the position • Describe a weakness that you have • Be honest and positive, and state briefly how you compensate for the weakness. Example: If you are nervous about public speaking, explain that make an effort in class to participate

  9. Tips on the Weakness Question • Everyone has a weakness; don’t be arrogant • Avoid OBVIOUS answers like “I work too hard” • Recognize a deficient skill not a character flaw • Choose something that will not affect your ability to do the job • Changing a weakness to a positive makes you stand out in a crowd

  10. Interview Questions to Ask • Remember that you are interviewing the organization, as well as being interviewed which means its okay to ask questions. Most companies leave time at the end of the interview where they will ask you if you have any questions. • Develop questions from the information on there website or from the interview that will help you further understand what your job will be like. • Sample questions: • “What are the challenges and opportunities for the new hire ?” • What is the management style of the supervisor the person in the position?” • “When will you make your hiring decision?”

  11. Illegal Questions • Employers cannot ask about age, race, national origin, marital and family status, sexual orientation, medical history, or possible disabilities. • One way to respond: “That is a question I have never been asked before and I am curious as to why it is important to the job under consideration.”

  12. Practice Your Interview Skills There are may opportunities for you to practice your interview skills in this course. Please take time to ask me questions and work on these skills in a safe environment!

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