Interviewing Putting Your Best Self Forward

1. InterviewingPutting Your Best Self Forward

2. Top 5 Qualities 1) ________________________ 2) ________________________ 3) ________________________ 4) ________________________ 5) ________________________ Communication Skills Analytical Strong Work Ethic Communication Skills Teamwork Initiative Strong Work Ethic Teamwork Analytical Initiative

3. Interview Types PHONE SCREEN Goal: pre-screen candidates for positions BEHAVIORAL Goal: Source truly viable candidates for positions SPECIALIZED Goal: Determine how candidate manages unusual circumstances

4. Behavioral Interview Partner w/ a classmate 2) Choose a behavioral “?” from page 8 3) Take turns answering and identifying STAR or SHARE

5. Behavioral Interview Tips Expand answers, avoid yes and no…give details Tie in strengths to jobs and activities Weaknesses - go full circle. How did you learn from this? If stumped, take a few seconds to think Avoid verbal graffiti (um, yeah, like, gonna, kinda, etc) Convey sincerity and enthusiasm

6. IDENTIFY EMPLOYEES REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTION Preparing for the Interview ASK QUESTIONS RESEARCH THE COMPANY

7. Extra Insights Practice! Schedule a mock interview Keep ALL appointments Arrive Early! Send a Thank You note Leave all electronic devices in the car Dress properly

8. Professional Dress Clean Shaven Collared Shirt – Pale Color Conservative Tie Dark Suit Unseen: Polished Shoes Matching Socks No Cologne Jewelry: Watch Only

9. Professional Dress Minimal Jewelry Collared Shirt – Pale Color Dark Suit Closed – Toe Shoes Unseen: Skirt Length – at the knee Pantyhose Pull Hair Back No Perfume