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Interviewing Skills
+Top 10 Interviewing Blunders!
Don’t prepare Dress inappropriately Poor communication
skills Cell phone goes off
Talk too much Don’t talk enough Fuzzy facts Give the wrong answer Badmouthing past
employers Forget to follow up
Prepare for the Interview
Research the company Check the website and ask around
Update your paperwork Most recent employment and education Bring several copies to the interview
Anticipate and practice interview questions
Commonly Asked Job Interview Questions
Why do you want to work for our company?
What are your future career plans?
Tell me something about yourself.
Why did you choose this particular field of work?
Describe a past work situation where you encountered a problem and describe how you solved it.
Successful Interviewing Strategies
Dress for Interview Success
Attire is determined for the job for which you’re applying
General Dress Guidelines: Clean and well-pressed clothes Clean-shaven or neatly trimmed hair Conceal piercings and tattoos Subtle fragrances only Clean nails Don’t smoke prior or chew gum during Turn off your cell phone
Participate in Your Interview Be honest and give complete answers
Be positive about yourself
and past experiences
Avoid one or two word responses
Give concrete examples
Paraphrase the question to avoid misunderstanding
Limit responses to 30 seconds
Emphasize what you have to offer the company
Participate in Your Interview Respond positively to questions about weaknesses
Use positive nonverbal communication Sit up and lean forward Make eye contact and smile Avoid crossed arms and legs Use head nods and attentive facial expressions
Ask questions and show interest in the company
Avoid questions about salary, benefits, and vacation
Express thanks and find out when a decision will be made
Follow-Up After Your Interview
Fewer than 10% of applicants send a thank you letter
May be the most important letter you write
Provides another contact with the employer
Sets you apart from those who didn’t send one
Should take place within 24 hours after the interview
Follow-Up Letter Should: State your appreciation Explain what you liked about the position Sound enthusiastic about working for the company
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