Interview nuts and bolts tip 2
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• Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCMOccupational Consultant
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• It bears repeating that you should not wait until you have an interview scheduled to practice and prepare for an interview.
• To do your best, you will want to read interview articles, write answers to popular questions, practice them, and prepare an interview kit.
Practice Early Practice Often
• If you are job searching while working you will want to actually have everything you need with you – just in case you get a last minute chance to interview.
• You will want to be prepared to wow the employer!
Be Prepared
• Let’s start with your resume. You will want a short and a long version with you for the interview.
• The “short” version is the one you used to “hook” the employer.
• Think of it as your sales sheet, since it highlights your skills, abilities, experiences, education, etc.
Resume
• You should also bring a longer version with complete dates of employment in case you are asked to complete an application or other paperwork.
• Detail your accomplishments for each job using the STAR method as a guide (see Interviewing nuts and bolts tip #1).
Bring a long version
• Situation
• Task
• Activity
• Result
Try to keep the STAR method of answering questions in mind
• Bring several copies of both (5 – 10).
• Interviewers often use your resume to interview from.
• I like to recommend that you refer to your long version to expand on information from your shorter version.
Several Copies of Each
• It is ok to highlight or mark information that you plan to refer to.
• But, be careful not to leave this copy with the potential employer!
• Store it in your portfolio in a separate area (left versus “clean” copies in right flap).
• Or, print yours on white and those to share on off white.
Be Careful
• Bring copies of your important certifications or licenses.
• Some companies ask interviewees to complete a formal application as part of the interview process.
• Depending on your field, providing these accelerate the hiring process and/or impress the HR folks.
Prove It
• Related to your certifications or licenses is your documentation that shows you are eligible to work in the United States.
• A passport is easiest, but a driver’s license and social security card or birth certificate will do.
• Bring the originals – copies will not be sufficient.
Hiring Process
• Make sure your cell phone and tablet are fully charged
• Have a portable charger with you, especially if you are working and building a mobile interview kit.
• Be sure the sound is turned off on both devices before the interview.
Ringy Dingy
• If you are planning to use your tablet to interview from instead of paper, be sure you practice this way.
• You must be extremely comfortable with your tablet and using it in meetings to do this effectively.
• In general, I do not recommend this. Paper is simpler and less can go wrong.
• Additionally, the interviewer may not be as tech-savvy and may not wholly approve.
Tablet or Paper?
• Bring at least two pens and a clean notebook with you.
• It is fine if you have some notes for the interview on one or two pages.
• But, you don’t want to use your notebook from one of your college classes or one that you use regularly for department meetings.
• You want to look sharp!
Pens & Paper
• Many interviewees do not think about it, but bring a bottle of water and a bag of nuts with you.
• This is especially true if you are building a mobile interview kit.
• If you skip lunch to interview you will be especially thankful to have these items in your kit!
You gotta eat!
• Even if you are unemployed and don’t need a mobile interview kit
• You do not want your stomach growling during an interview or lose energy half way through!
• The nuts will help and the water will keep you hydrated.
• Your brain cells need water to operate correctly.
Feed Your Brain
• Consider keeping a full interview outfit ready to go in your mobile interview kit.
• Something that is easy to wear and wrinkle resistant.
• Men, yes, you can keep a suit hanging in your car in a garment bag if necessary.
• If you are job searching at home, have the interview outfit picked out, tested and located where you can access it quickly and easily.
Mobilize!
• Mints before you go into the interview are also a good idea.
• Even if you don’t have bad breath, there is no need to worry about it – use the mint anyway.
• Listerine makes small, thin slivers of tissue paper breath fresheners you can buy at drug stores.
• These are great because they are not necessarily minty, but help to ensure you won’t knock someone out with your coffee breath!
Fresh
• Gather all your items and keep them in one spot.
• If you are working, have an actual mobile interview kit ready to go in your car so you will be prepared for last minute invitations.
• The mobile interview kit concept can also be helpful to job seekers who are not working.
• Sometimes, when applying in person, you will luck into the opportunity to interview on the spot. You will want to be ready!
Recap
• Videos corresponding to each tip can be found on Youtube.com and article on my blog: www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com
• Good Luck!
• Here is a list of resources for possible interview questions and other resources:
• Articles in my blog
• Articles on CAREEREALISM
• Articles on the Web
More Resources
• Articles in my blog
• Articles on CAREEREALISM
• Articles on the Web
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Resources for possible interview questions and/or answers: