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Job Search Skills Interviewing

Job Search Skills Interviewing. Sarah Rach- Sovich. Before The Interview. Do your research! Study the company – go to the website, look at company materials Who will be interviewing you? Look at the company’s values – be prepared to talk about how you align with them Come prepared

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Job Search Skills Interviewing

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  1. Job Search SkillsInterviewing Sarah Rach-Sovich

  2. Before The Interview • Do your research! • Study the company – go to the website, look at company materials • Who will be interviewing you? • Look at the company’s values – be prepared to talk about how you align with them • Come prepared • Resume, References, Portfolio • Extra copies • Visualize interviewing well • Relax, get enough sleep, eat breakfast, leave early

  3. First Impressions • Negative Impression  • 90% of the time the individual is not hired • Positive Impression  • 75% of the time the individual is offered the position • Get there early • use GPS, mapquest, yahoomaps, call • Dress the part • Business attire • If you aren’t sure, ask HR

  4. First Impressions • Introduce yourself • Confidence • Eye contact • Offer your hand • Smile never goes wrong • Friendly people are see as good candidates

  5. Body Language • Crossed arms – closed off or defensive • Fidgeting, running tongue along teeth, playing with hair or jewelry or tapping feet – nervous or bored • Leaning back – uncomfortable • Lack of eye contact - untrustworthy • Leaning forward – interested in the conversation • Nodding while listening – attentive and alert • Gesturing with hands while talking – genuinely involved in the conversation

  6. Ever feel like this in an interview? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP0sqRMzkwo

  7. Job Interview Don’ts • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EOJRuMQs7k&feature=related • Oh Boy! • Don’t try these! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ZNvamSn8U&feature=related

  8. Some say… • What employers really want to know: • Why do you want to work for us? • Why do you want this position? • What can you do for us? • Who are you? Do you fit? • How much are you going to cost us?  • These can be asked (and answers) in a variety of ways!

  9. Disclaimer! • There is not one right answer • There are lots of possibilities and good ways to answer interview questions • Each employer will have a different idea about what a perfect candidate is and you may or may not be that person (if you aren’t, it doesn’t mean you did something wrong)

  10. As you begin the interview… • Keep eye contact and smile • Sit in an attentive posture, lean slightly forward • Don’t assume you know who is in charge or who makes the decisions • Expect you will be asked a question you don’t understand or didn’t expect regardless of how well you prepared • Don’t try to fake your way through questions you don’t understand – ask for clarification or ask for a minute to think • Don’t interrupt

  11. Tell me about yourself… (#2) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR-IhZJOq3U • Relevant experiences • Personal qualities – connect these to results • Specific examples – Connect to reliability • Reconnect your fit with the opportunity at hand • Ask a question as a way to close and show interest

  12. Why should I hire you? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deuYRMIkG-c • I’m the best person for this job • Only use if this is can be backed up • Caution – is this arrogant? • Back it up – Give Examples

  13. Why do you want to work here? (#3) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mplUDRL3aBI&feature=PlayList&p=CB126B2811B2ADFE&index=10 • Use life experience that correlates with the opportunity • Example of tying values to relevant skills • Site a variety of duties appropriate to the position • Tie what you are saying to this opportunity – shows you did some research and care about this specific company • Drawn to or like …. about your company • Come back to your main point as a way to close – “all of those things I have mentioned are why I would want to work here”

  14. Share a conflict resolution. (#4) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAJ1rYXUnDU&feature=PlayList&p=CB126B2811B2ADFE&index=11 • Set the stage with detailed examples • State your ethics • Do not bad-mouth the other party • Show your conflict resolution style • Show your diligence to getting a result

  15. What’s your greatest achievement? (#6) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_vZWdjJ8PU&feature=PlayList&p=CB126B2811B2ADFE&playnext=1&index=3 • Highlight characteristics that contribute to your achievement

  16. Where do you see yourself in five years? (#7) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJgZUC34k-c&feature=PlayList&p=CB126B2811B2ADFE&index=13 • Share reasons you want to work for the company • Outline your recent position and what you like about it • State professional improvements you have made • Tie your career goals to specific duties that are possible with that company • Be clear about what you want • Touch of personality is a good way to close

  17. What’s your biggest failure? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JlTi2Ja0x8&feature=PlayList&p=CB126B2811B2ADFE&index=5 • Don’t sugar coat • Share feelings – shows you care about your work • How did you react – shows how you would respond to future failures • Did you turn that failure into a success? • How did you learn from your mistake?

  18. What are your weaknesses? • Don't take this literally and go into a detailed explanation of your weaknesses • Take a potential weakness and putting a positive spin on it • Example: • "I am very detail-oriented and in some industries that may not be a good fit. But for this accounting position, I think this trait truly will help me excel."

  19. Tell me about the worst boss you ever had. • Take the high road and don't give into the temptation to vent any past frustrations. • Example: • "While none of my past bosses were awful, there are some who taught me more than others did."

  20. What are you goals? • This is best answered by reiterating your objective statement on your resume • Example: • "I want to secure a civil engineering position with a national firm that concentrates on retail development. Ideally, I would like to work for a young company, such as this one, so I can get in on the ground floor and take advantage of all the opportunities a growing firm has to offer."

  21. Do you have any questions for us? • Dazzle them! • Have some questions prepared! • Examples: • What type of growth and advancement opportunities does this position offer? • What would my first project be if I’m hired? • Why did you choose this company? • When will a decision be made on the successful candidate? • May I contact you if I have other questions?

  22. Tips • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KmAlk7rOEo&feature=related

  23. After the Interview • Thank them for their time • Send a thank you letter • Let them know you are interested • Follow up • Remember that everything you do may not reap immediate results but that the seed may be planted for a future opportunity

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