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Interviewing for Success

Interviewing for Success. Heidi Lender, M.A. Assistant Director Strommen Career and Internship Center LL of Anderson Hall. Types of Interviews. Screening Interview On-site Interview. Before the Interview. Research the organization Prepare questions Practice Have your outfit ready

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Interviewing for Success

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  1. Interviewing for Success Heidi Lender, M.A. Assistant Director Strommen Career and Internship Center LL of Anderson Hall

  2. Types of Interviews • Screening Interview • On-site Interview

  3. Before the Interview • Research the organization • Prepare questions • Practice • Have your outfit ready • Know where to go

  4. Day of the Interview Remember... the interview starts as soon as you walk in the door and ends once you are out the door http://cswl.pbworks.com/Presentations-and-Videos

  5. Day of the Interview • Arrive early • Introduce yourself • Be professional • Watch your eye contact and body language • May bring and use your portfolio • Do not bring up salary or benefits • Get business cards • Close the interview • Leave your phone in the car

  6. Behavioral Questions • Employers want to know how you have handled certain situations in the past • Knowing this helps employers predict future behavior • Answer according to the SAO method: • S = Situation • A = Action • O = Outcome

  7. Sample Behavioral Questions • Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with another employee and how you handled it? • Focus on Communication and conflict resolution skills • Tell me about a time you had a deadline and how you approached it? • Focus on your organizational skills and ability to prioritize • Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult or angry person and how you handled it? • Focus on the old idea that “The customer is always right”. Talk about communication skills and your ability to calm someone down

  8. Other Sample Questions • Tell me about yourself? • Why are interested in this position/our organization? • What are your strengths/weaknesses? • How would others describe you? • What are your career goals? • Why did you leave your last job?

  9. After the Interview • Send a thank you note • Follow-up

  10. Video Clip • http://cswl.pbworks.com/Presentations-and-Videos

  11. Careers and Internships Wiki http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Interview Stream

  12. Questions?

  13. Upcoming Events • Employers on campus to look at resume’s and to do mock-interviews: April 14th 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Christensen Center’s Cedar room

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