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Lynn Lynn HazanHazan
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Interview for Success: Interview for Success: How to Maximize Your How to Maximize Your Talent for a Job OfferTalent for a Job Offer
March 20March 20thth, 2013, 2013
What is the purpose of the What is the purpose of the interview?interview?
Let’s brainstorm…
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What is the purpose of an What is the purpose of an interview?interview?
Determine candidate’s fit for job Determine job’s fit for candidate 3 R’s: Resume, rapport and relationship Connect with corporate culture Progress to next steps to get hired
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A Timeline in ChocolateA Timeline in Chocolate
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PastPresent FutureThe
resume is about the
past
The job description is about
the present
The interview
is about the future
In hiring, past performance is In hiring, past performance is a good indicator of future a good indicator of future
performance.performance.
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Past Future
How do you match?How do you match?
Does your service address a critical need?
Can you explain what you do easily?
Do you have a niche in the market?
Are you the “go to” person?
Can you make money?
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What is your unique What is your unique positioning statement? positioning statement? What makes you special?What makes you unique? Why should we hire you?
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UPSUPS
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Summary
statementfor
resume
UPSUPS
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Summary statementfor resume
Lead off for a successful interview
Why employer or client should hire you
Elevator SpeechElevator Speech
Reasons why employer should hire youWhat can you bring to the employer?30-60 second speechStand in front of mirror and practice
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Paired SharePaired Share
• Why you should hire me!• Make it interesting.• Time: 1 minute each
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Before the interview:Before the interview:Research companyResearch company
1. Use social media tools2. Check out competition3. What is company known
for?4. How do you fit?
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Interview ProtocolInterview Protocol
Know title and name of person interviewing you
Make sure you have correct directions
Mirror clientAlways send thank
you letter within 24 hours
Professional dress
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Do’s and Don'ts of InterviewingDo’s and Don'ts of Interviewing
Do:Arrive on timeEstablish rapportDemonstrate by work and
deed your fit for the jobBring extra resumes &
samplesShow enthusiasm
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Do’s and Don’ts of InterviewingDo’s and Don’ts of Interviewing
Don’t:Oversell yourselfUndersell yourselfGo to an interview
hungryBe haughty or arrogantBe too casual
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Don’t Lie, Tell the Truth Don’t Lie, Tell the Truth about:about:
• Money• Layoff • Budget cuts• Dates of employment/graduation
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Tough Questions?-Not reallyTough Questions?-Not really“How many tennis balls fit in a
school bus?”
“How do you resolve conflict?”
“Describe how you worked as part of a team?”
“Describe your work ethic.”
“Any questions for me?”
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Conversation & DialogueConversation & Dialogue
• Be actively engaged• Ask probing questions• Yes/No answers =
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Conversation Killers
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Frame the Process: Frame the Process: Storytelling at its Storytelling at its BestBest
PortfoliosPortfoliosExamples of your work
◦Not just for creatives◦Work you did as part of a team
Give context. Tell the story of the project.Clarify if spec work or producedLabel your work
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True Life Stories You Won’t True Life Stories You Won’t Believe! Candidate…Believe! Candidate…
asked for food.
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took off shoes.was sloppily dressed.
swore 3x.wore perfume so strong, I almost passed out.
Wow ProjectWow Project
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Candidates who are dazzled by a job opportunity should “dazzle
employers back” with a “Wow!”
project.
Money, money, money…Money, money, money…
Compensation - market self-correcting
Big jump in salary possible?
Your competitive worth in the marketplace
NegotiatingValue of benefitsIt’s not always about
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Thank You NotesThank You Notes
Why are they important?
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Thank You NotesThank You NotesPart of the interview processDistinguishes you from competition Reaffirm your interest in the jobPrint or electronic
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AMA Volunteering AMA Volunteering
AMA + volunteering = networking and leadership
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