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Interviews

Interviews. What not to do and what may be okay. Congratulations! Your application, resume, cover letter, and multimedia portfolio have grabbed the attention of a potential employer! They have selected you for an interview! Next steps: Schedule interview by phone or email

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Interviews

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  1. Interviews What not to do and what may be okay.

  2. Congratulations! Your application, resume, cover letter, and multimedia portfolio have grabbed the attention of a potential employer! • They have selected you for an interview! • Next steps: • Schedule interview by phone or email • Make sure you are in a quiet place when returning a call; be serious! • Avoid interruptions and background noises whenever possible Preparing for Job InterviewsAccepting an Interview

  3. Your thoughts Show up unprepared

  4. No copies of your resume/cover letter/application • Nothing to take notes with • No knowledge of what you are interviewing for • Money for parking Show up unprepared

  5. Often, qualified people fail to get the job they want because their interview skills are lacking; this is why knowing how to interview is important • Before interviewing, you should practice how you will answer interview questions Preparing for Job InterviewsPreparing for the Interview

  6. Other things to consider… • There’s no better way to prepare for a job interview than to talk to a professional in your chosen field • If you do not know what a career is all about, or at least the position you’re interviewing for, ask someone who knows or do your own research Preparing for Job InterviewsThe Day of the Interview

  7. Other things to consider… • Scan the company’s website before your interview • Try to anticipate the skills, talents, or attitudes the company values then try to anticipate questions you may be asked Preparing for Job InterviewsThe Day of the Interview

  8. Category 1: Questions relating to specific skills listed in the job description • To anticipate these questions, you must review the job description carefully to be prepared to explain how you fulfill the job requirements Preparing for Job InterviewsGeneral Categories of Interview Questions

  9. Category 2: Questions that deal with general work habits • Problem-solving skills • Technical communication skills • Flexibility • Drive/ambition • Interpersonal skills • Project management skills • Teamwork skills Preparing for Job InterviewsGeneral Categories of Interview Questions

  10. What is Mr. Guren talking about? Leaving your house without looking in a mirror

  11. This seems obvious, dumb, whatever. • Make sure your tie is straight • Your hair is brushed • Makeup is good • No food in teeth • Clothes are clean/organized Leaving your house without looking in a mirror

  12. What should you have? Have nothing prepared to say.

  13. They will probably ask you for questions • You should look up example interview questions for similar positions and prepare answers Have nothing prepared to say.

  14. Your thoughts? Don’t say too much.

  15. My biggest issue • You need to talk but they don’t need to hear a life story • There is such thing as too personal, too many details. Don’t say too much.

  16. Are there okay lies (of omission)? • What is a bad lie? Lie

  17. Be honest, eventually they will catch you in a lie • Don’t tell them you can do/learn something you can’t Lie

  18. Make sure your jokes are good • Time and Place Tell Cheesy Jokes

  19. Give examples Do NOT Talk Trash

  20. Don’t trash a former employee • Don’t trash a former employer • Don’t blame others for anything • Don’t be disrespectful, you may not like what they say to you or how they say but you still want something from them. Do NOT Talk Trash

  21. Your thoughts? Be aware of what your body is doing

  22. Don’t bite your nails • Don’t Fidget • Don’t act nervous (you can be nervous, but don’t show it) • Don’t chew gum • Don’t eat – unprofessional and risky (spilling) Be aware of what your body is doing

  23. Plan ahead • The receptionist is watching you, don’t hit on her or him. Getting There

  24. What do you do when you walk in? Starting of the interview

  25. Shake Hands • Get names • Don’t sit until told to. Starting of the interview

  26. What do you do when you leave? End of the Interview

  27. Shake hands • Use names • Ask questions (should be pre-prepared and thought of during interview). • Discuss follow up End of the Interview

  28. Discuss money, time off, benefits (if they don’t ask, you don’t ask) • If there is something coming up (vacation planned) be honest and mention it. Maybe???

  29. Say good bye to people on the way out • Write down important info you don’t want to forget • Send thank you letter/email After you leave

  30. Say good bye to people on the way out • Write down important info you don’t want to forget • Send thank you lettter/email After you leave

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