DOs & DON’Ts of Preparing for the

Interview

“Ya Know, Don’t Say Um!”

The “Perfect” Interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu25lUDJZgY

Will get IT staff to help me embed this video into PPT or cue it on another screen in the IV room where RCC students will see this Workshop

PRACTICEPRACTICE

Practice

• Discover the tools needed to create an Elevator Speech/30-Second Commercial

• Identify the types of questions Interviewers can ask in an interview

• Identify the steps needed to prepare for a face to face interview

Objectives

Continue to Create Your Professional Image/Brand

• Contact phone number, one YOU will answer• Voice mail is professional• You have researched the company and the

position • Identified key words in the job description• Created your elevator speech• Practiced interview questions

Elevator Speech30-Second Commercial

ACTIVITY

Elevator Speech

HowCast on You TubeHow to Perfect the Elevator Pitch embed herehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Y02_oZP8U

Ten Interview Questions You Should Already Have Answered

ACTIVITY

Questions in the Interview

• Illegal questions• Situational questions … “Tell

me about a time…”• Behavioral questions… “How

do you handle stress?”• Questions you should

already have answered• Questions you should NEVER

ask in an interview

When Answering Questions• Speak clearly• Look interviewer in the eye, SMILE• Use proper body language• Don’t hesitate too long• Don’t say “um”, “ya know”, “ah” • When listing , use your fingers to count off ,

1…..,2…..,3…..• Don’t be a motor mouth & don’t be stoic• ALWAYS put a POSITIVE spin on a NEGATIVE answer.

STEPS to prepare for the Interview:

I. Contact Phone Number has Professional Voice Message

II. Can Answer “Why do you want to work here?”

III. Practice “Tell me about yourself.” and other possible questions interviewer will ask

IV. Have answers for difficult questions

V. Think PROFESSIONALLY!

Let’s Review

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Career Services is located on both RCC campuses

For more informationCONTACT:Constance Peaycpeay@rappahannock.edu804-758-6739at RCC Glenns campus