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Interviewing 101

Interviewing 101. Lauren Loeffler Career Services. Interview Quiz: True or False?. The interview begins when I shake hands with the interviewer. All I need to do is answer the questions correctly. Asking about promotions shows that I’m ambitious.

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Interviewing 101

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  1. Interviewing 101 Lauren Loeffler Career Services

  2. Interview Quiz: True or False? • The interview begins when I shake hands with the interviewer. • All I need to do is answer the questions correctly. • Asking about promotions shows that I’m ambitious. • The interview is over when the interviewer says so. • If I mess up I should play it cool and hope the interviewer doesn’t notice.

  3. Pre-Interview • Research organization and job • What are the best ways to research? • Employers tell us that our students do not do this enough • Evaluate your strengths/weaknesses • Organization needs • Job requirements, qualifications

  4. Prepare for the Interview • Get clear directions • When, where • Determine route, locate parking • Dress code • Select professional, comfortable attire • No distractions • Dress professionally?

  5. How to Distinguish Yourself • Anticipate, prepare for questions • Review commonly asked questions • Special attention to tough questions • Prepare your one-minute commercial (CDG, p. 25) • Knowing the “STAR” technique • S = Situation • T = Task • A = Actions • R = Results • Prepare for negative questions

  6. How to Distinguish Yourself • Get names, titles of all interviewers • Get detailed job description • Identify projects to illustrate strengths • Match job skills/qualifications to accomplishments • Prepare “cheat sheet” – a list of qualities • Develop relevant questions to ask • Demonstrate knowledge of employer, job • Assess position fit with career goals • Find out about next steps, decision time frame

  7. What to Bring… • Multiple copies of resume • Reference sheet • Notepad • Something to write with • Business cards? • Prepare a list of questions • Portfolio or nice folder

  8. The In-person Interview • Watch body language • Posture • Fidgeting • Gestures • Eye contact • Avoid “badmouthing” past employers

  9. The meal interview • Etiquette: why so important? • Visible signals of the state of our manners • May predict professional success • It should not be stressful… • Rules of thumb: • Solids on the left, liquids on the right • “But, my neighbor already took my bread plate!” • Start from the outside and work your way in

  10. Do’s at the Table • Wait for everyone to be served before eating • “Please pass the salt” • Taste your meal first and then season it • Utensils should never touch the tablecloth after they have been used • Is this finger food? • Passing the bread and butter • Excuse yourself to go to the restroom

  11. Don’ts at the Table • Chew ice • Become lax in your presentation style • Use a toothpick to clean your teeth • Bring up controversial topics • Make slurping noises • Talk with your mouth full • Over-sweeten your drink • Eat something that looks foreign to you

  12. Remember, this is still an interview • Watch your posture • How do I eat and answer questions at the same time? • Give equal time to everyone around you • Make sure your mouth is clear of food • Blot your mouth with your napkin • Try to stay with the pace of the meal • If you’re lagging behind, start asking some questions of your own • Be courteous to the wait staff

  13. After the Interview • Send short thank-you letter • Call to inquire about status of opening • Wait for call or letter

  14. After the Interview • Make notes about what did, didn’t work • Continuing to “interview” • Reaffirm interest • Promote key skills and abilities • Address less effective responses • Mention things forgotten in interview • Follow up on rejection letter

  15. Get the Competitive Edge • Take advantage of Career Services – Bldg. 19 • Publications with interviewing tips (e.g., CDG) • Website resources – www.uwf.edu/career • JasonQuest • Practice interviews • Attend the Etiquette Dinner • Know the employer’s needs • Practice interviewing!

  16. Evaluate Offer: Be Informed • Labor Market & Unemployment • www.bls.gov/ - state & federal info • www.labormarketinfo.com/laus/laus.htm - Florida • Income Tax • www.taxadmin.org/fta/rate/tax_stru/html - state rates • Cost of Living vs Salary • www.datamasters.com • What Does It Cost? • What Does It Pay? • http://bestplaces.net – cost of living • www.homefair.com – salary calculator

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