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Deborah Rydman Career Services Advisor University of Alaska Southeast
Objectives
How to prepare Before During After
Know each stage and how to excel What employers are really looking for Answer questions like a STAR Follow up strategies
Preparation: Before
Know the company and position Request interview details
Panel? How many? Type - phone, Skype, in-person, presentations?
Prepare handouts Resume, Cover Letter, References, Letters of
Recommendation Business card, portfolio
Preparation: Before
Preparation: Before (cont.) Prepare for the questions
Anticipate what they might ask ○ Job posting activity
What employers want to know: ○ Can you do the job? Hard and soft skills
○ Do you want to do the job How long are you going to stay? Stepping stone?
○ Will you do the job? Follow through, extra effort, problem solving
○ Are you a good cultural fit? Conflict resolution style, tolerance, risk taking, etc. Visit or ask (www.glassdoor.com)
Preparation: Before (cont.)
STAR approach: S – describe a Situation from your past T – discuss the Task involved A – explain the Action(s) you took R – share the Result or outcome of your
actions STAR activity/exercise
Preparation: Day Of
Appearance Getting to the interview You are in the building – now what? Non-verbal communication
Mirroring Pacing ○ Exercise
Stages – Day Of Introduction
Interviewer takes lead First impressions Exchange of brief pleasantries
Information exchange Answer questions to show your value STAR stories to situational questions Do not monopolize; stay on track with question
○ Ideal= more than 30 seconds, less than 3 minutes “Do you have any questions?”
Closure Ask for the job
Preparation: After
Thank you letter or email Timing Follow up
Conclusion
Make notes for next interview Schedule a mock interview Continue with your job search Contact Career Services
Resumes/Cover Letters Career coaching Interviewing Job search strategies
Thank you
Career Services is here to help with: Career coaching Occupational assessments Resume/cover letter review Interviewing Internships
Email: [email protected] 907-796-6368