Interviewing Tips Presented by the Education Committee LeeAnn Clifton November 13, 2012

1. Interviewing Tips Presented by the Education Committee LeeAnn Clifton November 13, 2012

2. Interviewer Body Language Secrets How to follow up without being a pest .

3. Interviewer Body Language Secrets Signs of a failing interview: Stops taking notes, looks repeatedly at clock, speeds up pace of interview Message: I’m bored with you What to do: Stop and say “ I have a question for you, if you don’t mind.” Change pace and inflection of voice to get their attention Folds arms, flares nostrils, shifts body towards exit Message: I’m offended What to do: Address it directly, be polite and apologize

4. Signs of a failing interview: Raised eyebrows, momentary smirk Message: I disagree or I don’t believe you What to do: Address directly. You can be straightforward and politely say, ‘I get the sense that you don’t agree with what I’m saying. Is there anything I can clarify for you?” According to Ronald Riggio, PhD Reads your resume throughout interview Message: I’d rather be somewhere else What to do: Be direct and change the dynamic, Riggio says. “You can say, ‘What can I tell you about my background that will help you realize that I'm a very good fit for this job?"Another tip is to place your resume in the center of the desk instead of handing it to him/her

5. When you’re winning: • Experts agree that several signs indicate the interview is going well. In these cases, the interviewer will: • Nod or tilt her head forward, indicating agreement, interest or at least that she’s paying attention. • Mirror your body language, such as by crossing his hands when you cross your legs. • Offer positive verbal responses, such as repeating similar phrases. • Be sure to look at all the signs however there are no foolproof signs to tell you exactly what the interviewer is thinking. Sharpen your eye for cues.

6. Following up without being a pest • One email or one phone call (not multiple) • To open the call, be friendly and use a casual tone There are two goals for the follow up: * To get your name across to the decision maker again * Find out about the status of your application Call 2-3 days after application is sent, call in the morning between 6:00-8:15am Be prepared! Have 2/3 “meaty” questions that only the hiring manager would be able to answer such as: “What kind of experience would your ideal candidate have?" “What would be the biggest challenges I would face in this position?”

7. Following up without being a pest Email- works as well however it runs the risk of winding up in a junk folder Use a subject line that will grab attention Don't sound stuffy and stiff- make sure there are no errors in your writing, Keep the e-mail brief and friendly, and include your questions (three, tops). You could even send them a link to (examples of your work available online) or to your Web site, if you have one. Or send them a link to an article you think they might be interested in (e.g., something about their industry, or relevant to the position, or relevant to a particular goal or challenge they're facing).

8. What IS the goal? An interview! Always ask: When would be a good time for us to meet to talk further ?

9. Thank you