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Interviewing

Interviewing. Chapter #5. Chapter Objectives. Identify methods of preparing for interviews. Recognize the factors that create an employer’s first impression of a job candidate. Anticipate and answer typical and tough interview questions. Apply procedures for following up on an interview.

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Interviewing

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  1. Interviewing Chapter #5

  2. Chapter Objectives • Identify methods of preparing for interviews. • Recognize the factors that create an employer’s first impression of a job candidate. • Anticipate and answer typical and tough interview questions. • Apply procedures for following up on an interview. • Recognize proper methods of accepting and rejecting employment.

  3. Before an Interview Section #5.1

  4. Know Before You Go • Prepare carefully for an interview. • Interview: • A formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant to discuss possible employment. • Research the company and current events in the industry by… • Using the library to find books, magazines, and newspaper articles about the company. • Using financial magazines or newspapers to research current industry events or market trends that affect the company. • Researching competitors that affect the company’s sales. • Asking the public relations department for the company’s annual report or press kit to check out the company’s history. • Visiting the company’s website for up-to-the-minute information. • Talking to people who work for the company.

  5. Rehearsal Time • Rehearse the following before an interview: • Practice your telephone skills. • Interview with a friend. • Use a mirror. • Use a tape recorder. • Prepare answers to typical questions.

  6. Dress for Success • Plan what you will wear at an interview. • Dress conservatively and avoid flashy items. • Appear neat and well-groomed.

  7. From Door to Door Arrive on Time!!!

  8. During the Interview: It’s Showtime Section #5.2

  9. At the Top of the List: ATTITUDE • Employers will evaluate your attitude and your communication skills at interviews. • Be positive and enthusiastic. • Body Language: • The gestures, posture, and eye contact you use to send messages.

  10. Typical Questions • You will probably be asked some typical questions at an interview. • Typical Questions: • What goals have you set for yourself? • What do you think are your greatest strengths? • What do you think are your greatest weaknesses? • Why did you apply for our company? • Why would you be right for this job? • Where do you see yourself in five years? • Be prepared to answer them.

  11. Tough Questions • You may be asked some tough questions designed to rattle you. • Tough Questions: • How can the company be assured that you’ll give us your best effort? • What qualities do you have that offset your lack of experience? • Are you going to move to a better job as soon as you gain experience here? • We’re a very competitive company. Why do you want to work here? • Let’s pretend you made a major mistake on the job. What would you do to fix it? • I can only offer you a lower position, so you’ll have to work your way up. Can you handle that? • Why should I hire you? • What makes you different from all of the other candidates I’ve interviewed? • Be prepared to respond to them with a calm and positive attitude.

  12. You Can Ask Too • Be prepare to ask your own questions. • Asking questions can demonstrate genuine interest. • Example Questions: • What are the employee benefits? • Does the company pay for training? • What is the potential for growth in this company?

  13. Standing in the Spotlight • Some questions may involve role-playing or problem solving to evaluate your ability to think on your feet. • Role-Playing: • To play a role in an invented situation and are evaluated on the skills you display. • Problem Solving: • Using thinking skills to suggest a solution.

  14. Can They Ask You That? • Some questions are illegal for an employer to ask during an interview. • You are not required to answer them. • Stress: • Mental or physical tension that is the body’s natural response to conflict.

  15. After an Interview: Following Up Chapter #5.3

  16. Tying Up the Loose Ends • Evaluate your performance after an interview. • Jot down some notes. • Send a follow-up letter. • Don’t forget to call back.

  17. Accepting or Rejecting • Follow standard procedures for accepting or rejecting employment. • Don’t say no during an interview. • Always leave the door open for the future.

  18. Homework Assignment • Read Chapter #18: “Interviewing for Jobs” (pgs. 329-339) in the “From School to Work” textbook. • Answer Questions #1-13 under the “Facts in Review” section in pt. #340.

  19. Bibliography • Kimbrell, G., & Vineyard, B. (2006). “Succeeding in the world of work.” Glencoe McGraw-Hill; New York.

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