Job Interviews

1. Job Interviews

2. A. Purpose of the Interview 1. Company - Find the best person 2. Person (Interviewee) - Find the best job

3. B. Things that impress the interviewer 1. Familiar with company and position Do your research!! 2. What prospective employees can do for the company?

4. C. Things that do not impress the interviewer 1. Applicants who claim to be so flexible that they can do anything

5. D. Interviewer will evaluate1. Physical Attributes a. Appearance For Women: • Business Suit w/hose • Sensible polished pumps • Wear simple jewelry For Men: • Business Suit or Jacket • Clean, ironed shirt • Conservative tie • Polished shoes

6. For Women: Moderate make-up & perfume Hair & fingernails well groomed For Men: Clean-shaven Facial hair neatly trimmed Hair & fingernails well groomed Use cologne/after-shave sparingly b. Grooming

7. c. Posture d. Eye Contact e. Smile f. Voice Quality g. Handshake - firm, not wimpy

8. a. Promptness - 15 min. early b. Intelligence - use proper English c. Maturity d. Self-confidence e. Positive Attitude - w/o negative comments f. Sincerity - wanting the position g. Enthusiasm h. Flexibility I. Courtesy or Tact 2. Personal Qualities

9. a. Listening b. Speaking c. Speech easily understood 1. Mumble 2.Talk too fast d. Voice make a favorable impression e. Enunciate clearly and pronounce accurately f. Listen and think clearly under pressure g. What you say logical and to the point h. Exchange ideas easily I. Tone reflect enthusiasm about job &company 3. Communication Skills

10. E. Preparing for the Interview 1. Review your application 2. Bring add’l copies of resumes, list of references, portfolio or any work samples 3. Anticipate questions and plan points of emphasis 4. Prepare questions for the interviewer a. About the job and the company b. Sources: 1. Internet 2. Dictionary of Occupational Titles 3. Careers Encyclopedia

11. F. Rehearse the Interview 1. Practice the Introduction “Mr. Smith, I’m Susan Zocher. I’m an applicant for ______ position.” 2. Practice the Closing “Thank you for interviewing Mr. Smith. I shall look forward to hearing from you.” 3. Rehearsals can make these flow & seem natural

12. G. At The Interview 1. Appearance Reflects: a. Level of Maturity b. Personality c. Feelings about the interview 2. Be: a. Polite b. Courteous c. Alert d. Prompt

13. G. At The Interview Cont. 3. Make eye contact & smile as you shake hands 4. Don’t sit until invited 5. Use the interviewer’s name 6. Be honest and don’t bluff 7. Don’t chew gum, bring food, or use tobacco 8. Don’t bring a friend 9. Don’t be critical of anyone or anything 10. Avoid negative body language

14. H. Conclusion of the Interview 1. Rise 2. Shake hands 3. Thank the interviewer for his/her time and courtesy

15. I. Person Who Gets the Job Will 1. Possess the knowledge & skills for the job 2. Communicates effectively with others 3. Gets along with and cooperates with others 4. Thinks logically and makes intelligent decisions 5. Demonstrates leadership potential 6. Seriously interested in pursuing a career

16. Congratulations!You Got The Job!!