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For your new job

Learn the key strategies for a successful job interview. Understand the interview process, how to make a great first impression, answer questions effectively, and ask insightful questions to impress employers.

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For your new job

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  1. Successful Interviewing For your new job

  2. 3rd Floor, Memorial Union 207-581-1359 Website: www.umaine.edu/career

  3. Why Are Interviews Conducted? • See the candidate first-hand • Probe for detailed information about the candidate • Where appropriate, sell the job and the organization

  4. Typical Interview Structure • Introduction (Brief) • Interviewer asks questions (Extensive) • Candidate asks questions (Extensive) • Closing (Brief)

  5. Introduction • “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” • Employers form a first impression of the candidate in less than a minute • The first impression affects the rest of the interview

  6. Introduction • Non-verbal factors • Punctuality • Clothing • Grooming • Handshake • Eye contact • Posture • Expression

  7. Introduction • Verbal Factors • Can carry on an informal conversation • Grammar and word usage are professional in nature • Voice sounds confident and self-assured

  8. Answering Interviewer Questions • Be prepared to talk about yourself • Experiences • Accomplishments • Skills • Goals • Values • Identify your strengths and prepare to back them up

  9. Answering Interviewer Questions • Prepare by practicing responses to common interview questions • Give responses that reflect strengths • How you solve problems • How you make decisions • How you set priorities and goals • How you work with others • How you plan and organize

  10. Answering Interviewer Questions • Prepare to show strengths by means of self-assessment • Organize your answer before you start to talk • Preparation and practice make this easier

  11. Answering Interviewer Questions • Many employers ask “behavioral” questions • They want to see how you have “behaved” in past situations • They will probe to get to the details • Be prepared to give specifics

  12. Answering Interviewer Questions • Examples of behavioral questions: 1. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a supervisor. 2. How did you go about exercising leadership in that extracurricular activity? 3. Give me a specific example of when you offered extraordinary service to a customer. 4. When have you felt a great deal of pressure and how did you deal with it?

  13. Answering Interviewer Questions • Foundation of behavioral interviews: • Job performance potential will be based upon past experience • Use answers to behavioral questions to give specific displays of your strength

  14. Answering Interviewer Questions • Other commonly asked questions include: • Tell me about yourself. • Why should we hire you? • What are your strengths (and weaknesses)? • How did you choose your college and major? • What are your career goals? • How are you at multi-tasking? • Use the same strategy you use for answers to behavioral questions • Give specific past examples that reflect strengths

  15. Asking Questions • Most employers will want to know what questions you have. This may occupy 5 - 15 minutes of an initial interview. This is an important part of the interview. • Developing questions is a part of interview preparation

  16. Asking Questions • Asking questions shows the following: • You are interested • You are intelligent • You are thorough • Your questions should reflect these characteristics

  17. Asking Questions • Ask some questions that show you’ve done your homework. Examples: “I read in your annual report that your support for research has increased by 50%. Have you seen results from this increase?” “A Wall Street Journal article of 2 weeks ago stressed your company’s commitment to innovative marketing strategies. Do you feel that it was accurate and why?”

  18. Don’t Ask • Avoid questions about the following: • Salary • Vacation • Health & Retirement They reflect misplaced priorities

  19. Closing • Time for either side to ask final questions • Find out about the next step. When will you hear from them? • Express interest (if appropriate) “I’ve enjoyed this interview and am excited about opportunities with your company. I hope you will invite me to the next step.”

  20. After the Interview • Always write a thank you note • Include any important omissions • Reiterate your strengths and your enthusiasm • Keep a log • All the important facts • Any advice you were given • Your key impressions

  21. After the Interview • Take any steps suggested by the interviewer • May involve contacting someone • Complete application forms or exams • Stay in pursuit • Follow-up with them if necessary • Let them know of your interest

  22. Special Situations • The telephone interview • Arrange to avoid interruptions • Allow plenty of time • Be comfortable • Notes at your fingertips

  23. Special Situations • The Group Interview • Don’t be intimidated by numbers • Hello to all • Address everyone • Eye contact for all • Thanks to all

  24. No Failures, Just Lessons • Learn from every interview • For interview assistance, call the Career Center at 581-1359

  25. For More Interviewing Tips click below • The Riley Guide • WetFeet • MonsterTrak’s Career Guide

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