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The Job Interview

This guide provides essential tips and strategies to excel in job interviews. Learn how to assess yourself, prepare effectively, make a strong first impression, answer questions confidently, and follow up professionally.

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The Job Interview

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  1. The Job Interview Purpose: The employer thinks you are qualified, but … Fit? Professionalism? Motivation?

  2. Preparing for an Interview • Self-Assessment • Skills? Experience? Training? Motivation? Goals? • Why do I want this job? • What do I want from this job? • Research • Job Description • Company • Readiness • Appearance • Timing • Portfolio? • 4 P’s (Prepared, Positive, Professional, Practiced)

  3. The Interview Process • Introduction (Greeting, Small Talk) • 1st Impression, Professionalism • Background (Training, Experience, Skills, Interests) • Relevant Background, Attitude, SAR • Professional Plans (Immediate, Long-term) • Mutual Benefit, Knowledge of Company • Company Information (Structure, Training, Opportunities) • Appropriate Interest, Informed Questions • Conclusion (Further Action, Decision?) • Summary, Continued Interest

  4. Interview Questions • Answering Questions • Short, organized and relevant • Details and examples (SAR) • Positive or use negative to show growth • Why do you want the job? • What is the interviewer looking for? • Illegal Questions? • Asking Questions • Informed questions that show interest and knowledge of company • Clarify follow-up

  5. Interview Questions • Interview Flow • Listen to questions • Observe interviewer • Be ready to summarize interests, qualifications • Poor interviewer? • Attitude • Positive about self, company and job • Professionalism • Demonstrating/Samples • Show when appropriate • Ask permission first

  6. After the Interview • Follow-Up • Send a thank-you letter/note! • Check back after an appropriate time • Review the Interview • How did you do? • Still want the job? • Note any follow-up, deadlines, etc. • Job Offer? Rejection?

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