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Interview Skills (Week #3)

Learn valuable tips and strategies to excel in interviews and leave a lasting impression on your prospective employer. This guide covers understanding the employer's perspective, presenting a professional image, mastering behavior-based interviewing, and standing out on your resume and during the interview. Boost your career development with these essential skills.

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Interview Skills (Week #3)

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  1. Interview Skills(Week #3) Career Development Services 2008

  2. Elements of Discussion • Know the perspective employer • Your image • Behavior-based interviewing • Standing out from the Crowd – On your resume – In your interview

  3. Know the Perspective Employer • Be prepared • Do your homework (due diligence) • Have quality questions ready • Sources of information – Google it! – Press releases – Annual reports; 10K – Understand markets served

  4. Your Image • Don’t underestimate first impressions • Well-groomed, polished • Articulate • Eye-contact • Firm handshake • All else being equal, image is a tie-breaker

  5. Behavior-Based Interviewing • Employers are looking for examples, experiences, and outcomes • Decision making process • Results • Your specific contribution • Succinct, focused answers

  6. Standing Out from the Crowdon Your Resume • Prior Experience • Balanced Life • Teamwork Skills • Leadership Skills • Entrepreneurial/Adventurous Spirit

  7. Standing Out from the Crowdin Your Interview • Confident • Professional • Complete Answers • Positive Attitude • Prepared

  8. Interview Questions • Tell us about yourself • What are your major strengths? Weaknesses? • Why should I hire you? • Why do you want to work for us? • What are recent responsibilities you have taken? • Describe an area where you would like to improve? • Why should we choose you over someone else • What are your short and long term goals? • Tell me about a time you were successful working on a team. • Describe a time you had to deal with difficult customers. • Describe a time you were faced with a difficult decision. • In what areas do you need additional training? • What are your salary expectations?

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