Interviewing Interviewing TechniquesTechniques

Know the CompanyKnow the Company

Get a perspective

of the company

Research is vital

Know the CompanyKnow the Company

Find out about recent activities oraccomplishments

Know the CompanyKnow the Company

Become familiar with theproducts or servicesthey provide

Know the CompanyKnow the CompanyRead the mission statement

Online Company ResearchOnline Company Research

Navigate to the “About Us” or “Company History” link

Memorize or jot down important information to mention or ask about.

Get to the company website

Job DescriptionJob Description

Match your skills

to their job description and be prepared to tell why you would be the perfect

“fit”

for the job.

Up to Up to DateDate Information Information

Look for blogs or group discussion about the company.

Being able to quickly respond to the interviewer’s questions will

get you noticed!

Practice Practice PracticePractice Practice Practice

Commonly asked Interview QuestionsCommonly asked Interview Questions

• Why did you leave your last job?• What job have you held that was most

gratifying?• How can you help my company become more

profitable?• How would you handle multiple tasks?• Describe your ability to solve problems.• Describe a situation where you used your

problem solving skills.• What can you bring to this position that other

candidates cannot?• What would your previous managers/associates

tell us about your attention to detail?

Commonly Asked Interview QuestionsCommonly Asked Interview Questions(con’t)(con’t)

• Do you have past experience meeting aggressive deadlines?

• Do you work well under pressure?• Can you make important decisions on your own

with confidence?• How do you deal with change in the workplace?• How do you keep your current skill set up to date?• Are you currently attending any classes or do you

plan to do so?• Tell me about the most significant on-the-job

accomplishment. • How do you deal with change in the workplace?

Commonly Asked Interview QuestionsCommonly Asked Interview Questions(con’t)(con’t)

• How do you handle constructive criticism?• What are your top strengths/weaknesses?• Where do you see yourself in the next five

years/ten years?• Why did you choose your current/previous job?• What would be your ideal job?• Tell me about your work ethic.• Are you involved in any community activities or

professional affiliations?• What one word best describes you?• What do you do for fun?• Why did you leave your last job?• Why have you held so many jobs?

Commonly Asked Interview QuestionsCommonly Asked Interview Questions(con’t)(con’t)

Management questions• Describe your management style.• Have you ever hired someone?

• What qualities where you looking for?

• Have you directly managed people?• How many?

• How would you deal with difficult employees?• Define “leadership”.• How would you rate your leadership skills?• Tell me about a critical decision you made without

supervision• Was there a good outcome to your decision?

Ace the Interview!Ace the Interview!

I hope these techniques will help you get the career you want!