Alumni Professional Development Summit Your Job Search.… · 1. To explore your strengths and...
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Your Interview
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Question
Write down the interview question you dread/struggle
with the most...
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Agenda
• Interviewing Quiz• SWOT Definition• Strengths• Weaknesses • Opportunities• Threats• Wrap up
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Interviewing Quiz
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SWOT Definition
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SWOT Definition
• You can use SWOT analysis in 2 ways1. To explore your strengths and weaknesses
related to interviewing2. To explore the strengths and weaknesses of
a company
We will focus on number 1, but...
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SWOT Definition
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SWOT your Resume First!• Are you highlighting
strengths and Opportunities and addressing weaknesses and threats on your resume?
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Strengths
• These are your Key Selling points!– Think of what makes you special. What
influences and motivates you? What are your attributes for success?
– Must be targeted to the job/industry you are interviewing for.
– Typical Questions: • What will you accomplish in your first 60 days? • Why are you the best person for the job? • Describe a difficult work situation/project and how you overcame it.
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Weaknesses• These can be negative areas you may
need to improve on– Don't avoid discussing weaknesses– Do talk about how you recognize that
weakness, and how you work to minimize/overcome that weakness
– Typical Questions: • What is the biggest criticism you received from your boss?• Tell me about something you would have done differently at work. • How do you handle failure?
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Opportunities
• Positive external conditions you can take advantage of.– Talk about various opportunities you foresee in that
prospective job. This will show your interest and reflect a positive attitude.
– Where is the company weak or poised to grow, how can you fill a need in the company?
– Typical Questions: • What do you know about our company?• How did you hear about the position?• Why do you want this job?
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Threats• These are negative external conditions
you can't control but can minimize.– Competition for the job– Changing skillsets in your field – Dynamics of the industry
(growing/shrinking)– Typical Questions:
• Why should we hire you?• Where do you see yourself in five years?
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Question Recap
Write down the interview question you dread/struggle
with the most...
Share some SWOT techniques we can use to answer the
question
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Questions/Wrap-Up
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Questions/Wrap-Up
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• Interviewstream helps students and job seekers prepare for job interviews by creating a no-pressure environment to practice and develop their skills.
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Sources
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• Interviews: Crack the SWOT analysis, Manpreet Junejahttp://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/sep/08swot.htm
• HOW TO USE A SWOT ANALYSIS TO PASS YOUR INTERVIEW, ROWAN O GRADY, https://social.hays.com/2016/04/26/how-to-use-a-swot-analysis-to-pass-your-interview/
• Winning Job Interviews http://www.scoop.it/t/winning-job-
interviews?goback=.gde_2119335_member_238491107