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Interviewing To Win

Interviewing To Win. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. INTERVIEW SKILLS. So now what???. You made it to the interview. INTERVIEW PREP TIPS. Research the organization. RESEARCH - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?. Trends? Expansion? History? Culture/Philosophy?

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Interviewing To Win

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  1. Interviewing To Win

  2. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. INTERVIEW SKILLS

  3. So now what??? You made it to the interview...

  4. INTERVIEW PREP TIPS • Research the organization

  5. RESEARCH - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? • Trends? • Expansion? • History? • Culture/Philosophy? • Services?

  6. Key Facts to Memorize • Annual revenue • Key dates in the organization’s history • Recent news articles • Also what is their reputation? With the public, customers, media….

  7. THE DAY BEFORE... • Decide what to wear • Study/Review notes • Check traffic routes • Practice • Get a good nights sleep

  8. WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU • Directions to the interview • Company Info • Writing materials • Copies of resume • Reference letters • Portfolio • YOUR questions-printed in bold

  9. INTERVIEWING PROTOCOL • Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to appointment • Exhibit pleasant personality to everyone • Read related materials in waiting room • Leave extraneous materials in waiting room • Do not chew gum, smoke or drink

  10. The Most Common Questions? • Will be “situational” questions • Tell me about a time… • Can you give me a situation where you…. • Let me describe a situation and you tell me how you would handle it…

  11. DURING THE INTERVIEW • Relaxed as possible • Smile • Appropriate humor • Open body posture • Eye-contact

  12. ABOUT THE QUESTIONS • The questions are about you • You are the expert • Open-ended beginnings - your opportunity • Technical questions might arise • Prepare a few questions of your own

  13. DURING THE INTERVIEW • Make a good first impression • Send the right behavioral signals • Communicate carefully • Participate, don’t dominate • Close with information …and enthusiasm

  14. TAKE AIM AS YOU PRACTICE • Be specific— use examples, tell stories

  15. TIME TO PRACTICE

  16. CLOSING THE INTERVIEW • Always ask this question: “Can you tell me what the next step will be as I remain very interested…” • Thank the interviewer • Shake hands

  17. AFTER THE INTERVIEW • Request a business card from everyone • Send a note • Stay in pursuit • Don’t wait too long

  18. What is the most important thing to wear into an Interview? • A smile

  19. The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues ? • How you dress • Your handshake

  20. DRESS FOR SUCCESS WOMEN • Suit/Dress-Conservative, below knee-length • Blouse-Simple style, white or soft color • Shoes-Pumps or medium heels • Purse-Medium or small, match outfit

  21. Can I Wear a Pants Suit? • In a recent study, 90% of college recruiters agreed pants suits for women are acceptable.

  22. DRESS FOR SUCCESS-MEN • Suit-Dark blue, gray, muted pin-stripes • Shirt-White, pale blue or yellow • Tie-Conservative, classic • Shoes-Polished dress shoes

  23. Remember… • Your wardrobe reflects who you are, don’t let it say the wrong things! • No matter what you wear, be professional

  24. NACE 2010 Study of Physical Characteristics • Most influenced by overall grooming • Least Influenced by facial hair and earrings for men • Nontraditional hair color, handshake, obvious tattoos & body piercing of at least SOME influence. Piercings… • Strongly influenced-31% • Not influenced-28%

  25. SOME SPECIAL INTERVIEWING SITUATIONS • Group interviews • Phone interviews • SKYPE Interviews • Videoconferences • Case-studies • Behavioral interviews • Second/on-site interviews

  26. WHAT YOU CAN ASK ? • Qualities for success • Traits of past successful employees • Describe some past work products • Wait to negotiate…

  27. WHAT NOT TO ASK!! • Compensation • Barriers (starting date, flex time, travel, relocation)

  28. If you are not selected • Ask specific questions as to why. Feedback is valuable learning!

  29. NO FAILURES, JUST LESSONS

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