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Interviewing

Interviewing. Steps to a successful interview process. Interview : formal meeting in which people obtain information by asking questions Interviewer: person who conducts the interview Interviewee: person who responds to the interviewer’s questions. Types of Interviews:

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Interviewing

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  1. Interviewing Steps to a successful interview process.

  2. Interview: formal meeting in which people obtain information by asking questions • Interviewer: person who conducts the interview • Interviewee: person who responds to the interviewer’s questions • Types of Interviews: • Job: person reviews applicant’s qualifications for a job • School: interviews an applicant for schooling past high school • Informative: gathers information about a topic from an expert What is an Interview?

  3. Step One: Read the Advertisement Carefully • Understand the type of job being advertised • Understand the qualifications you must have • Step Two: Preparing a Résumé • Résumé: brief account of educational and job experience. 1 page! • Include these sections: • contact information, education, work experience, honors and involvement, skills, and references • Cover letter is recommended Preparing to be Interviewed

  4. Step 3: Scheduling an Appointment • Give name and purpose of appointment • Be specific and confident • Give contact information and best time for appointment • Step 4: Researching the Job or School • Know history, purpose, goals, and specific job responsibilities • Interviewers see you as worth their time. Preparing to be Interviewed

  5. Step 5: Knowing What to Say • Include general and specific information • Qualifications: What makes you a good candidate • Goals: What will you achieve with this job • Interests: How do you spend your spare time • Step 6: Knowing What to Ask • Ask questions to help you with your decision! • Prepare questions ahead of time Preparing to be Interviewed

  6. Find an advertisement for a job you’d like to have. Cut it out and tape it to a blank piece of paper. Under the advertisement, write a description of the type of job being advertised and the qualifications you must have. Homework!

  7. Being Interviewed What interviewers ask and look for

  8. What interviewers look for

  9. Request Information • Current status, background, interests, and goals • Probe Deeper • Determine your reasons and why you gave that answer • Check Understanding • Repetition of information or clarifying/elaborating • Require You to Take a Stand • Answering under pressure, opinions What do Interviewers Ask?

  10. Answer Question Asked • Understand what they want from you • Answer Questions as Honestly as Possible • Take a few moments if needed • Don’t stop at “yes” or “no” • Present Yourself in the Best Light • Emphasize why you are the best choice How to Answer

  11. Answer guideline questions, page 199 • Come dressed professionally • Bring resume! Homework

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