Master the Interview

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Career Network

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The Evolution of Staffing

The Interview Process

The Phone Interview

Sample Questions

The Face-to-Face Interview

Company Research

Dress to Impress

Sample Questions

Illegal Interview Questions

Finishing and Following-up

The Follow-up Interview

Conclusion

OverviewMaster the Interview

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The Evolution of Staffing

The 1800’s

Agricultural – Relationship Oriented Job Leads

The 1900’s

Industrial – Relationship obtained, skilled work

Relationship based, communication technology

based, and highly competitive

Today

Change is Good

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The Interview Process

Possible Screening Tool

Fit Assessment

Choosing the Best

Master The Interview

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The Phone Interview

Vital Elements

Preparation

Mimic Face-to-Face

Use Your Voice to Show Your Personality

Confirm the Process

The Fun Starts Here

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Sample Questions

Why are you in the job market now?

Why are you interested in this position?

What are you looking to find in your next job?

How are you well-suited for our company?

How will you know after six months that this is the right job for you? What could make you want to move on after a year in this job?

Telephone Interview

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The Face-to-Face Interview

Vital Elements

Prepare

Grooming

Make it about the Job

Finish and Follow-up

7 P’s of Preparation

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Company Research

Past Present Future

7 P’s of Preparation

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Dress to Impress

RELIABLEPROFESSIONAL

APPROACHABLE KNOWLEDGEABLE

HIRE-ABLE!

7 P’s of Preparation

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Sample QuestionsWhat do you know about our company?

Tell us a bit about your work background, andgive us a description of how you think it relatesto our current opening.

What are some positive aspects of you last employment/employer? What are some negativeaspects?

What was your primary contribution/achievement?Biggest challenge?

Why should we hire YOU?

What are your career path interests?

Face to face Interview

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Illegal Interview Questions

Race Color Gender

Religion National Origin Birthplace

Age Disability Marital/family status

Know Your Rights

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You could have an excellent interview overall but a simple mistake could eliminate your chances at being hired.

My last boss, oh man, was he

a jerk!

How much are you going to

pay me?

I’m going to need two

weeks off in December. Oh and I don’t do

weekends.

**RING RING**Hold on, I need to

take this call.

Remain Professional

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Finish and Follow-upFinish Well

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The Follow-up InterviewCongratulations!

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ConclusionIn Conclusion

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Questions/Open Discussion

Questions?

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Sources

http://www.interview-tips-and-tricks.com

http://www.shrm.com

http://jobsearch.about.com

http://jobhunter.wordpress.com

WorkSource Career Assessment Network Workbook (2002)

References