Session 8 Interviewing Process

8/14/2019 Session 8 Interviewing Process

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11/06 The Interviewing Process 2

An interview is Any face-to-face contact with anyonewho has the authority to hire orsupervise a person with your skills.

They may or may not have a jobopening at the time of the interview.


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Three Types of Interviews

Traditional

There is an opening. You want it.

Others want it too.

The Interviewer will try to screen youout.

Handout 8.1


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Three Types of Interviews continued

1. Information

You are not looking for a job, justinformation


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Three Types of Interviews continued

3. JIST Job Search

You are looking for a particular type of job. The interviewer may or may nothave an opening. But he or she is likely

to hire someone with skills similar to yours or can refer you to someone whodoes.


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Before the Interview

Research Potential Company or Employer

Investigate and educateyourself on the prospectiveemployer or company.Employers like it when youhave knowledge of thecompany and the position forwhich you are applying


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Before the Interviewcontinued

Know Who Will be Interviewing You

You want to know if it will be a 1 on 1 orpanel interview (you need to know howmany resumes to bring) It is alwayswise to bring a few extras just in case.Also, you want to know theinterviewers name and the correctpronunciation.

IT IS ETHICAL TO ASK!!!!!!!!



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Gather All Paper Work And

Documentation

Multiple copies of resume, list of references, portfolio (if applicant hasone), master application, questions toask the interviewer, and two ink pens(Blue or Black Only)

Before the Interview continued



Know Your Resume c ontinued

Review and familiarize yourself with your resume prior

to the interview Make Multiple Copies of Resume

Have References Available

Submit a copy of your reference page along with yourresume

There should be between 3 and 5 references listed on onepage




Know Your Resume c ontinued References should give permission first before using

them When using personal references, DO NOT use a close

relative with the same last name, someone who is notemployed or has never been, or someone who does not

have a contact number A professional reference is someone you

have worked with such as, a supervisor orco-worker either present or past




Before the Interviewcontinued

Dress For Success

Dress appropriately and professionally.Find out the dress code for thecompany you are interviewing withand dress one step above what the

company policy is. You DO NOT want to over dress or

under dress for the interviewHandout 8.2


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First ImpressionsYou Never Get A Second Chance

Three Principles of Dress:

Dress One Step above The position

People judge by first impressions

Its your choice (reduce the Risk)Employers have the choice to hire you or not. Lets reduce that risk by making the right choices.

Handout 8.3.2



Go To The Interview Alone

NEVER NEVER NEVER TAKE ANYONE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Arrive Early Arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early, but no sooner

The Interview



During The Interview

Introduce yourself, and give a firmhandshake

Maintain good eye contact

Exhibit good posture

Use Employers Name



During The Interview continued Possible Interview Questions

You may be asked:?

Handout 8.4



During The Interview continued

When answering questions speak clear andconcise so the interviewer can hear and

understand what you are saying. Be kind &courteous. Do not mutter or use slang during your interview

Before answering a question think about youranswer. Knowing how to answer questions beforehand makes you more prepared and relaxed



During The Interview continued

You should have 3 to 5 questions ready to ask the interviewer

Know when the interview is over.

Confirm your interest in the position, addressthe interviewer by name once again, give afirm handshake, thank them for their timeand consideration before leaving.


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Follow Up Phone Call

You should follow up by phone 3 to 5 days after the interview. When you call ask the interviewer if the position has been filled or if a decision has been made regarding the hiring. This will reconfirm your interest in employment. BE PERSISTENT!!!! NOT PUSHY!!!!


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Interview pitfallsWhy you might not get hired!

A sloppy application blank

Unkempt, dirty appearance

Inappropriate clothes

A limp handshake

Avoiding eye contactHandout 8.6


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Bad posture and looking disinterested

Lack of enthusiasm or responsivenessOveremphasis on money- interest only in bestdollar offer

Smoking

A hostile or abrasive attitude


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Unwilling to start at the bottom-expectstoo much too soon

Talks badly of past employers

Boastful or overly aggressive attitude

Makes excuses-evasiveness-hedges onunfavorable factors in record


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49 Reason for InterviewRejections

Why have applicants been rejected?

Handout 8.7


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Seven Phases of an interview

1. Before you go in

2. Opening moves

3. The interview4. Closing the interview

5. Following up

6. Negotiating7. Making final decision

Handout 8.8


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Interview Self-Evaluation

YOUR INTERVIEW

Handout 8.9.1-8.9.3

Session 8 Interviewing Process

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