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High Performance Interviewing. Tom Darrow Talent Connections, LLC. Agenda. The Basics Beyond the Basics Q&A. Interview Skills - The Basics. Good night’s sleep Arrival - 30/10 Rule Attire Posture Eye Contact Smile. Interview Skills - The Basics. Advanced Preparation
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High Performance Interviewing Tom Darrow Talent Connections, LLC
Agenda • The Basics • Beyond the Basics • Q&A
Interview Skills - The Basics • Good night’s sleep • Arrival - 30/10 Rule • Attire • Posture • Eye Contact • Smile
Interview Skills - The Basics Advanced Preparation • Research the company • Research the position • Research the interview
Interview Skills - Beyond the Basics • Goal is to get an offer • Confidence and enthusiasm • Develop a rapport with interviewer • Speak slower and concisely • Listen • Body language
Questions From the Interviewer Four Categories of Questions • Why do you want to work here? • What can you do for us? • What kind of person are you? • What will it cost us to hire you?
Other Questions • Behavioral/Situational questions • Illegal questions • Salary questions • Weakness/development need questions • Job transition questions
Asking Questions • No Questions? • Refer to Written Questions • Ask about the company • Ask about the position • Ask about training
The Two Best Questions to Ask • “You seem happy here and obviously have been successful.” “What do you enjoy about the company?” • “Based upon my experience and accomplishments and our interview today, do you have any concerns that I wouldn’t be qualified for the position?”
Make a Good Last Impression • Wrap-Up • Ask for the Offer • Thank You • Refer Back to Common Interest/Small Talk • Give the Impression You’re Interested and You Feel it went Well • Smile!
After the Interview • Thank you note/e-mail • Follow up • Learn! • Don’t let your expectations get too high • Don’t give up!!
The Five Secrets to Success • Prayer • Preparation • Communicate Trust • Be Content and Confident in Who You Are • Relax