The Interview

Being the Best you

Daniel Sanchez

YPIC Workshop Presenter

Overview

What is the interview Types of Interviews How does appearance affect me What can negatively affect me How to be the best me Practice

Would You Hire This Person?

What about this person?

What Is The Interview?

This is the time when you get to talk about your favorite subject – you

The purpose is to walk out with an offer of employment

The time when the employer decides if who you are matches who the company is

The time when you back up your résumé

Types of Interviews

1. One-on-One Interview Your focus should be on the person asking

questions. Maintain eye contact, listen and respond once a

question has been asked. Your goal is to establish rapport with the interviewer

and show them that your qualifications and character will benefit their organization.

More Interview Types

2. Panel/Committee Interview This is your chance to put your group

management and group presentation skills on display.

Find a way to connect with each interviewer. Take your time in responding to questions Maintain primary eye contact with the panel

member who asked the question, but also seek eye contact with other members of the panel as you give your response.

Types Of Interviews Continued

3.Group Interview Usually designed to uncover the leadership

potential of prospective managers and employees who will be dealing with customers.

See how you interact with others and how you use your knowledge and reasoning to influence others.

How Does Appearance Affect Me

You only get one chance to make a first impression

You can be turned down before you even open your mouth and never know it

What you wear is how you will represent the company

What Can Negatively Effect Me?

“Distraction Factor” – anything that takes attention away from your qualifications and answers – Tattoos – Piercings– Messy Clothes– Low-cut clothing– Makeup– Unnecessary Answers

Being the Best Me

Research Be Your Self Research Practice ahead of time Research Focus on your professional side Research

Other tips to being the best you

Be honest (strengths and weaknesses)

Pay attention to the small things

Ask questions Thank you note Don’t count on the job

offer (keep working)

References beyond your list may be checked

Don’t be too early (10 minutes)

Be mindful of subject descriptions

Gear resumes toward accomplishments

Does your personality fit Be concise Don’t talk negatively

Practice

Tell me about your self What do you know about our company? Why should I hire you? What do you know about the position? How much would you like to make? What do you think about your former supervisor? Where do you see yourself in five years? Why did you leave your previous job? What is your greatest weakness?

Resources

U.S. News and World Report– 21 Things Hiring Managers Wish You Knew,

Alison Green