1.Ask the Recruiter!How to Prep for Job InterviewsSilvia Rodriguez-Maldonado, Recruiter,Verizon Wireless, MWA Talent Acquisition http://www.linkedin.com/in/silviars/en

2. 1. Do your Homework I got the call! Now what? Do your research!Company and IndustryJob description, similar jobsInterviewerRead through all the information sent by the recruiter.Make sure that you know driving directions and alternateroutes.Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment. 3. 1. Do your HomeworkGo above and beyond!Quiz yourself on your company, industry andposition knowledge.Mock Interviews; Ask a friend to interview youand give you feedback.Rehearse!7.Create a list of possible questions8. Script answers9. Study your answers and read them out loud 4. 2. Types of InterviewsBehavioral InterviewType of interview where the interviewer is looking for specific examples of how you have handled work related situations in the past.How to identify a behavioral interview?Questions typically start withphrases like "tell me about a time when" or "give me an example of a situation/scenario where " . 5. Behavioral InterviewDo Dont Use real-life examples (preferably recent) Disclose unnecessary or Be a S T A R! confidential information (Customers or coworkers - Situation: Provide a specific example of a situationyou were involved in that resulted in a positive names, companys policies etc).outcome. (What was the problem or situation)- Task: Describe the tasks involved in that situation- Action: Describe the actions involved in the situations Say In a situation like that Itask- Results: Describe the results that directly followed would. or Usually what I dobecause of your actions. (What was the overall is.outcome?)Use personal pronouns I, me and my Provide general examples Make sure you fully understood the question, If youare in doubt, rephrase the question and ask forclarification. Write your success stories in advance and study Exaggerate or embellish yourthem before the interview story. 6. Phone Interview Do Dont Find a quiet room or place to take the Take any calls 20 minutescallprior to the interview. Have your resume and job descriptionwith you. Take the call while driving. Highlight your resume so you caneasily select some of your greatestaccomplishments and strengths. Take the call in a Prepare as if it where an in-person public/noisy place.interview. If youre returning a phone call from a Try to multitask while onpotential employer, be ready just inthe call.case s/he wants to do phoneinterview right away. 7. Panel InterviewDoDont Make eye contact with all the Make eye contact only with interviewers.the interviewer who is in Have several copies of your resume. front of you or who is themain talker. Introduce your self and shake everybodys hands. 8. Sell yourself!Do a Self-analysis: Identify yourskills, strengths, opportunities, plansand career goals. 9. Sell yourself! Highlight your strengthsTurn negative into positive Be consistent Positive Attitude Smile