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Successful Interviewing

Successful Interviewing. Three Parts of an Interview. Preparation Interview Follow up . Advantages of Preparation. Better presentation Better impression More skillful interviewee Better informed More confident, knowledgeable, & at ease. Communication Techniques. Prepare a range

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Successful Interviewing

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  1. Successful Interviewing

  2. Three Parts of an Interview • Preparation • Interview • Follow up

  3. Advantages of Preparation • Better presentation • Better impression • More skillful interviewee • Better informed • More confident, knowledgeable, & at ease

  4. Communication Techniques • Prepare a range • < $35,000, range is $5,000 to $7,000 • $35,000 - $90,000, range is $10,000 • Don’t express value as a specific dollar figure. • low 0,000 - 2,500 (22,100 = low 20’s) • mid 2,500 - 7,000 (33, 400 = mid 30’s) • upper 7,000 - 9,999 (67,750) = high 60’s)

  5. Preparation • Research the company • Research the company’s product line or service • Practice interview questions with someone • Compare your skills with position requirements/request job description • Request application/type information in before interview

  6. Professional Dress • One step above what you would wear on the job.. • Critical factors • Clothing fits • Clothing and appearance are clean, neat, and conservative • You demonstrate confidence, a positive attitude, professionalism, energy/enthusiasm • Dress as well as the people (you think) you’ll be dealing with

  7. The Interview • Arrive 15 minutes early • Check out your appearance in the restroom • Have a completed application or data sheet, if requested • Greet the interviewer with a handshake • Do NOT assume the office belongs to the interviewer

  8. The Interview • The most effective way to successfully answer questions is by telling success stories that illustrate your specific skills, experiences and accomplishments • Page 11 and 12

  9. Tell Me About Yourself • Related to professional identity • About 1 minute • Work related information • Arena of experience, area of expertise • (In interview, next identify interviewer(s) needs) • Most recently I… • Prior to that I… • Job objective...

  10. What is Your Greatest Weakness? • Select a (true) weakness that you have been actively working to overcome. • For example: “I have had trouble in the past with planning and prioritization. However, I’m now taking steps to correct this. I just started using a pocket planner . . .” then show them your planner and how you are using it. • Keep it work related • Don’t shoot yourself in the foot • It’s OK to be human, if you learn from your mistakes • Use the word “But” or the word “However”

  11. Interview Questions • Listen carefully and answer the question that was asked. • NEVER say anything negative about someone or about a company • You can ask questions and take notes • You can use your notes

  12. Types of Interview Questions • Behavioral • "Tell us about a time when you displayed good leadership skills." • STAR • Situation • Task • Action • Result

  13. Questions You Might Ask • If asked early on: • What are you looking for in the ideal candidate? • At the end of the interview: • Now that we have had a chance to talk, what concerns do you have about me being the right person for the job? • Can I provide you with any other information to help you in the decision making process? • What do you think are the three key skills/strengths vital to this position?

  14. Follow Up • Write a thank you letter (proposal) within 24 hours • Each interviewer gets a different letter • 1st paragraph (something to rebuild rapport) • 2nd paragraph • Why you are the right person for the job • 3rd paragraph • Next step • After leaving a few messages, move on!

  15. Thank You!- Evaluations - dngayaben@dllr.state.md.us

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