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Interview Techniques that Land the Job
Location: POD 60Phone: (416) 979 – 5177Email: [email protected]: Mon – Thu 8:30 am – 6:30 pm/Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Career Development WorkshopsGet Ready
Know yourself and what you want
Get SetPresent yourself with style
GOMake your move
• Discover Your Career Passion
• The “Wow” Factor: Resumes & Cover Letters that stand out
• Job Search Strategies that Maximize Results
• Pinpointing Resources for Career Planning
• Interview Techniques that Land the Job
• Leveraging Social Media for Your Job Search
• Grad School Application Essentials
• LinkedIn: Developing Career Connections & Effective Profiles
• Keep It Pro: Business Etiquette & Dress
• Make it a Breeze: Transitioning from School to Work
• Don’t Slurp the Soup! Tips for Dining Etiquette Success
• Showing Achievements: Crafting an Engaging Portfolio
Agenda
1. Introduction• Types of interviews
2. Before the Interview• Research• Rehearse• Relax
3. During the Interview• STAR• Illegal questions
4. After the Interview5. Summary
Introduction
Purpose of the Interview?
Introduction: Types of Interviews
Behavioural Interview Technical / Performance Interviews
Stress Interview Telephone Interview
Introduction: Types of Interviews
Panel Interview Group Interview
Lunch or Dinner Interview Long-Distance Interview
Before the Interview
• Research• Rehearse• Relax
Before the Interview: Research
1. Company Mission statement, services/products,
workplace culture, etc.
2. Job description/position Pick out key words and phrases
3. Yourself Skills / abilities, knowledge, interests,
relevant experience, personal qualities Prepare specific examples (success stories)
Before the Interview: Rehearse
Sample interview Q’s Record yourself or practice in
front of a mirror
Concrete examples of skills and experiences
Body language, handshake, attire
Handshake Practice
Firm ♦ Dry ♦ Confident ♦ Web-to-Web ♦ Eye Contact
Friendly ♦ Smile
Before the Interview: Relax
Recreational activity the night before
Eat nutritionally Good night’s sleep Avoid sugar, caffeine or
alcohol prior to the interview
Plan to arrive early
During the Interview
Firm handshake Consistent eye contact Smile Positive attitude &
confidence Good posture Professional language Active listening Focus on skills &
accomplishments
During the Interview: STAR
Use ACCOMPLISHMENT STORIES to highlight your strengths with interesting and memorable information:
•What was the context?
Situation
•What was the goal?
Task
•What did you do?
Action
•How can you prove you did this well?
Result
During the Interview: STARSituation:
During my marketing internship last summer, I was responsible for managing 3 corporate events.
Task: I noticed that attendance at these events had dropped by 30% over the past 3 years and wanted to do something to improve these numbers.
Action: I designed a new promotional packet to go out to the local community businesses. I also included a rating sheet to collect feedback on our events and organized internal round table discussions to raise awareness about the attendance issue with our employees.
Result: We utilized some of the wonderful ideas we received from the community, made our internal systems more efficient and visible, and raised attendance by 18% the first year.
During the Interview: Illegal Q’s
Unless it is a genuine occupational requirement, it is discriminatory and contrary to The Human Rights Act for an employer to refuse to employ or to dismiss a person, or to discriminate against a person with respect to any term or condition of employment because of:
Source: Canadian Human Rights Act
• Race, Ancestry, Political belief, Marital status, Age, Colour, Place of origin, Religion
• Physical or mental disability • Sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy) • Conviction for a criminal offense or summary • Conviction charge that is unrelated to the employment
During the Interview: Illegal Q’s
Illegal Questions Legal Questions
How old are you?
Are you a Canadian citizen?
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you over the age of 18?
What’s your marital status?
Would you be willing to relocate if necessary?
Can you demonstrate how you would perform the following job-
related functions?
Do you have any disabilities?
After the Interview
Review• Assess how you did• What questions you answered well• Which responses need improvement
Follow Up• Send a thank-you note• Reiterate skills / interest in the job• Show appreciation for the interview
Summary
What are employers looking for?
Summary
1. Can you do the job?• Skills, knowledge, abilities, experience,
background
2. Will you do the job?• Interest, commitment, desire, drive, ambition,
capability, willingness
3. Will you fit in?• Work-related values, common
goals/objectives, personality
Resources
Career Resource Centre – POD60A
Connect With Us!
Contact Information:
Location: POD 60
Phone: (416) 979 – 5177
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. – Thur. 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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