I. Interview Skills Correlate Skills Development, Resumeand Interview Techniques to Close the

Deal with the Interview

A. Comfortable Selling YourselfB. Values of Employer correlate with yoursC. Demonstrate Values or ActionsD. Motivation to Solve ProblemsE. Comfortable seeing you every dayF. Identify One Distinguishing Characteristic around which you can weave your story

II. Correlate Mission, Vision and Values

A. Prompted Interview Question:◦ Tell me one unique characteristic that you want me to

remember about you when I am deciding whom to invite for subsequent interviews. Briefly describe that one unique characteristic. Work that characteristic into several (not all) answers to the

questions offered. After your questions in the “what questions for us” phase,

restate this characteristic: I hope I have shown you that ____x___ is a unique quality important to me and that I will bring it to the ___name of organization_ .

III. Distinguishing Characteristic

B. Non-prompted Interview Question: ◦ If you are not asked the “question,” volunteer the answer

early in the interview. If I were to leave you with one unique thought about me as

you are deciding whom to bring in for subsequent interviews, I would want you to remember ___x___.

Work that characteristic into several (not all) answers to the questions offered.

After your questions in the “what questions for us” phase, restate this characteristic: I hope I have shown you that ____x___ is a unique quality important to me and that I will bring it to the ___name of organization_ .

III. Distinguishing Characteristic

A. Application processB. Interview Types

1. Informational Interview2. Screening Interview3. Follow-up or Second Interview4. Final/Selection Interview

C. Interview Formats1. Phone/SKYPE Interview2. Group Interview3. Meal Interview4. Repetitive One on One Interview

IV. Screening Process

D. Approaches to the Interview1. Unusual for all parties2. Directive Interview3. Stress Interview4. Non-directive Interview 5. Behavioral based Interview6. Case study Interview

IV. Screening Process (cont’d)

A. Resume Polished and KnownB. Know Target EmployerC. Watch Language, Student Lingo, TextingD. Appearance: First ImpressionsE. Practice, Practice and Practice AgainF. Before and on-arrival strategies

1. First Impressions2. AppearanceG. Have extra copies of your resume with you

V. Preparation for Interview

A. Ice BreakerB. General Background (Softballs!)C. Specific Accomplishments/Work EthicD. Deep, Probing Questions (Hardballs!)E. Questions from You (Make them good!)

VI. Interview Stages

A. How your distinguishing characteristic fits well with the organization.

B. Will you represent the organization well?C. Inquire as to next steps

1. Decision time frame2. more applicants to interview3. Follow-up plans (eliminate sleepless nights)

VII. Closing the Interview

A. Thank You NotesB. What went well?C. What could be improved?D. Don’t be too hard on yourself

VIII. Post Interview Actions

Don’t oversell Don’t Undersell Explain nuts and bolts quickly and clearly Don’t lie Don’t talk too much/listen carefully (2:1 ratio) Remember the Search Consultant’s role Always rehearse

IX. Mistakes to Avoid In Interviews

A. From Selected Executives and ConsultantsB. Review Selected QuestionsC. Visit web site:

http://www.srph.tamhsc.edu/health-policy-mgmt/student%20resources.html

D. Other web based material

X. Question Review

Listen to the Question Interview Starts before the Front Door Show Enthusiasm, Energy and Passion Differentiate Yourself Read the Audience Succinct, Concise answers

XI. Interview “Dos”

Appear Negative Talk too much/too long Use “I” in too many responses “Cold fish” hand shake Use slang/curse words Avoid clichés of any kind

XII. Interview “Don’ts”

A. Practice, Practice, and Practice AgainB. Sell Yourself with Confidence

1. Your introduction ready to roll2. Explain what you do in a sentence3. Offer how you will be able to add value 4. Communicate your personal vision5. Shrink introduction to 20 words or fewer6. Differentiate your message (closing statement)7. Have great questions

XIII. TIPS

Social Media Experiences Credit Checks (Yours!) Google Alerts

XIV. Special Mention