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Interviewing Like a Professional

Understand the types of interviews, approaches, stages, and how to prepare effectively. Learn what employers seek, common questions, and evaluation criteria for a top-notch interview performance.

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Interviewing Like a Professional

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  1. Interviewing Like a Professional Karla Miller Program Coordinator Career Services

  2. What is an Interview? • Important component of the job search! • Opportunity for candidates to verbally communicate skills, education, experience. • Employers evaluate qualifications and goals – are they a “match?” • Two-way process

  3. Types of Interviews • Pre-Screen Interview • Follow-Up or Second Interview • Phone Interview • Group Interview • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Interview

  4. Approaches to Interviews • Directive vs. Non-Directive • Behavioral (STAR) • Stress

  5. Stages of the Interview • Introductions • Breaking the Ice • General Information Sharing • Probing of Key Characteristics • Solicit Questions • Closing • Follow-Up (Thank you!)

  6. Preparing for Your Interview • Physical Preparation • Professional and Effective Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio • Completed Application Materials • Attire and Grooming

  7. Preparing for Your Interview • Mental Preparation • Know Yourself: • What are my goals? • Related skills, education, experience? • How can I best market these to an employer? • Research the Employer • Review the Position Description

  8. Preparing for Your Interview Lastly, PRACTICE… PRACTICE… PRACTICE

  9. The Interview • Introductions • Strong handshake • Present yourself professionally: • Confident and Poised • Good eye contact, speech • Answer questions completely and concisely – be direct • Listen • Replay • Decide • Respond

  10. The Interview, continued • Give SPECIFIC examples • Be honest & be yourself!

  11. What are Employers Seeking? Qualities Desired by Employers • Communication • Teamwork • Leadership • Flexibility • Problem Solving • Interpersonal They will ask a variety of questions to learn about you!

  12. Tell me about yourself Strengths Weaknesses Education Related Experience Career Goals How you deal with stress, multiple priorities, conflict What do you know about the company and position Questions Often Asked By an Interviewer

  13. Appearance Preparation Qualifications Direction Expression Sincerity Personality Maturity Overall Evaluation How You Will Be Evaluated

  14. Position description or specific duties Company information (additional) Supervision How are employees evaluated? Orientation and Training Criteria for hiring Questions to Ask an Interviewer

  15. Conclusion • Prepare to be the BEST candidate • Be Yourself!

  16. Questions?

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