The Employment Interview

1. The Employment Interview

2. Other goals of a job interview Employer evaluates candidate skills applicable to the job competence to do the job potential to contribute to the team/organization ability to mesh with team's/organization's mission, philosophy, and environment Candidate evaluates employer match between interests and job tasks/work degree of responsibility and challenge potential for growth and further education ability to mesh with team's/organization's mission, philosophy, and environment

3. making a good impression show up on time check your appearance dress appropriately "dress for the job you want;" better to overdress use appropriate waiting room behavior be conscious of your dress and appearance act alert and interested pay attention to your voice and your habits give a firm handshake use the interviewer's name make small talk ask opening questions

4. 8 keys to interview success Make a positive impression Communicate your skills Use control statements to your advantage Answer problem questions well Ask the interviewer appropriate questions Help employers know why they should hire you Close the interview properly Follow up after the interview*

5. 10 interview bloopers poor handshake (limp hand, tips of fingers, arm pump) talking too much (talking too long, but not answering direct questions; nervous talking) Talking negatively about current or past teams, coworkers, employers/managers showing up late or way too early treating the receptionist rudely asking about benefits, vacation time, or salary in an initial interview not preparing for the interview verbal tics (um, like, you know) not enough/too much eye contact failure to match communication styles (e.g: too informal, too businesslike)