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INTERVIEWING SKILLS Career Services, BSC 2 nd Floor

Learn essential interviewing skills to excel in job interviews. Prepare for various interview types, dress appropriately, answer common questions, and make a strong impression. Practice tips included.

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INTERVIEWING SKILLS Career Services, BSC 2 nd Floor

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  1. INTERVIEWING SKILLSCareer Services, BSC 2nd Floor

  2. Interview Prep • Conduct Company Research prior to interview • Online: company website and www.wetfeet.com, www.rileyguide.com/employer.html • Corporate culture, dress, environment, etc. • Must be able to answer the questions, “What do you know about our organization?” and “Why do you want to work here?” • Make sure you know the route!!

  3. What to Wear • Plan your interview attire well in advance • Dress for the position, but when in doubt, go with professional and conservative!! • Some good info online at http://www.symsdress.com • Career Spots “Interview Dress for Men” & “Interview Dress for Women” add links

  4. Types of Interviews • Phone • Skype/webcam, Interview stream • In person • individual • group • panel • behavioral/situational

  5. Interview Questions • Prior to interview, develop a list of accomplishment stories that highlight your skills. • Be prepared to answer generalquestions regarding your background, your education, and if you would be a good fit for the position. • Be prepared to answer hypothetical or case questions specific to your field. • PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!! • On your own • With peers • Mock Interviews • Add Career Spots link to “behavioral Interviewing

  6. Interview Day • Arrive early (10 – 15 minutes is best) • Remember you are “on” from the minute you arrive at the site (be polite to everyone!) • Firm handshake • Listen/be attentive (body language) • Let your personality show • Be prepared to talk about your abilities & experience—why should they hire you??

  7. Questions to Prepare for • Tell me about yourself • Strengths & weaknesses • Goals/career plans • Why should I hire you?

  8. What employers are looking for • Aptitude: Can you do the job (do you have the necessary skills)? • Personality: Are you someone who will fit in well to this work environment? Do I (we) want to work with you? • Experience: DiscussLeadership examples – groups, activities, job & volunteer experience

  9. Questions for Employers • What do you want or need to know about the organization to help you make your decision? • Ask questions that demonstrate your interest in contributing to the organization, rather than asking what they can do for you. • Process questions (what happens next?) • Closing the interview: make sure to thank the interviewer for her or his time!! Follow up with a thank you within 24- 48 hours!

  10. Preparing for Mock Interviews Link to mock interview questions coming soon

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