Interviews

Job Interview for Pepsi

• This is an example of a well planned interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBGaBS34a1A

Expert Advice for Job Interviews

How to prepare for an interview

• Do a little homework before hand – Research the company and position– Search for…• Locations• Products and services• Customers• Competition• History• Philosophy• Recent news

• Prepare for the actual interview– Practice your answers to common questions– Rehearse your interview with a friend– Prepare your interview materials before you leave• Copies of your resume• List of references and contact info• Sample work (if appropriate)

– Dress professionally and comfortably

Bad Interview

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J34-t-QJ7cE

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP0sqRMzkwo

Make a Good First Impression

• Before interview– Be on Time– Be positive– Greet with a firm handshake and smile– Avoid negative comments about current or former

employers– Relax…think of it as a conversation…not an

interrogation

During the Interview

• Show self-confidence – Make eye contact and answer in a clear voice

• Remember to listen– Communication is “two-way”

• Reflect before answering a difficult question• Ask questions you’ve prepared in advance– Time, clothing, etc…

• Avoid Negative Body Language– Frequently touching your mouth– Faking a cough to think about the answer to a

difficult question– Gnawing on your lip– Tight and forced smiles– Swinging your foot or leg– Folding or crossing your arms– Slouching– Avoiding eye contact

After the Interview

• End with a handshake and a Thank You• Follow up with call or e-mail

10 things to do to perform your best in an interview

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVvh08YtMp0&feature=channel

Common Job Interview Mistakes• Arrive late – and give excuses

• Look disheveled or inappropriately dressed

• Slouch in your seat

• Don’t maintain good eye contact

• Brag about yourself…but you should site evidence of accomplishments

• Respond in an unfocused rambling manner

• No enthusiasm for the job

• Answer most questions with a “yes” or “no”

• Appear desperate for a job…any job

• Call the interviewer by his/her first name

• Badmouth your current or former employer

• When they ask if you have any questions, say “No”

Common Job Interview Mistakes

Types of Interviews

• One-on-One Interview • Screening Interview• Committee Interview• Group Interview (all applicants together)• Telephone Interview