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PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
Tips on interaction and answering questions
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INTERACTION TECHNIQUESLet’s look at behaviors that are favorable while an interview is taking place
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BE ON TIME!
OBVIOUSLY.
Actually, be 10-15 minutes early
Know where you need to be and when you should be there
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TURN OFF YOUR PHONE
Having your phone vibrate or ring during an interview can be viewed offensively
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KNOW THE COMPANY AND WHY YOU WANT TO WORK THERE
Research beforehand on the internet or call HR
Familiarize yourself with the position and requirements
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BRING RESUMES, PEN & A NOTEPAD
Cater your resume to the job description
Limit resume to 2 pages
Take notes when appropriate
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BE CAREFUL TO NOT… Crack jokes Babble Flirt Badmouth
previous employers or companies
Go off topic Have public
profiles
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BUT PLEASE DO HAVE…
Passion
Goals
Accomplishments
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BODY LANGUAGE (not too) Strong
handshake
Eye contact… looking around makes you look distracted/uninterested
Don’t fidget or play with hair/face/jewelry
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ASK QUESTIONS This reinforces
your interest in the job
Let’s the employer know that you are paying attention
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SEND A THANK YOU NOTE This
automatically make you stand out
Shows appreciation
Email, phone call, written note
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FOLLOW UP When no one
calls you, call them
Express continuing interest
Don’t be overbearing
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TOUGH QUESTIONS.Use the suggestions to prepare responses for frequently asked interview questions
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“TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.”
Make yourself look good
Quick run down of qualifications and experience
Education, work history, recent experience, goals
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“WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOUR LAST JOB?”
List career goals
Take what you learned and apply it to new position
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“WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?”
You are stable
You want to be with the company for the long haul…even if you don’t.
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“WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?”
Don’t respond literally
Identify areas of improvement that will be assets to your future employer
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“WHY WERE YOU LAID OFF?” Answer as
honestly as possible
The company was experiencing the effects of a tough economy
I’m confident it had nothing to do with my job performance
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“TELL ME ABOUT THE WORST BOSS YOU’VE EVER HAD.”
NEVER criticize past bosses.
You can discuss what management style you most prefer
Keep it positive: “While some taught me more than others…”
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“HOW WOULD OTHERS DESCRIBE YOU?” Always ask for
feedback from coworkers and supervisors
Highlight aspects that will help the company
Carry examples
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“”WHAT CAN YOU OFFER THAT ANOTHER PERSON CAN’T?”
You get things done
You have a passion for excellence
You are positive and hard working
Have examples to back your claims
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“IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANY COMPANY TO WORK FOR, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?”
ONLY SAY THE COMPANY YOU ARE INTERVIEWING FOR
“I would not have applied here if I really didn’t want this job”
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“WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO TAKE A SALARY CUT?” I am making ____
I know the average rate for this position is: _____to_____
I am more interested in the job than money
I can start lower but I hope that once you see my potential you will raise my pay
We can discuss it later