Chapter Fifteen: Interviewing Like a Pro

The best career advice to give anyone is this: "Find out what you like doing best and

get someone to pay you for doing it.“

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Chapter Goals

Learning• The value of preparing for

an interview.

• Important tips for having a dynamic interview.

• How to handle inappropriate or illegal interview questions.

Ability• Dress for success for your

interview.

• Use the R.E.W.A.R.D.S. System to prepare for an interview.

• Write a compelling thank you note.

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Interview Types

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R.E.W.A.R.D.S.R APPORTE DUCATION AND TRAININGW ILLINGNESSA PPEARANCER ESPONSED EMEANORS INCERITY

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Preparing for an Interview

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General Interview Tips

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Dressing for Success

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Five Interview Questions

1. Why are you here?2. What can you do for us?3. What kind of person are you?4. What distinguishes you from the nineteen

other people who can do the same tasks that you can?

5. Can I afford you?

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Primary Responsibility in Answering an Interview Question

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Illegal or Inappropriate Questions• Your age • Your marital status, your parental status, or your living situation • Your race or national origin • Your sexual orientation• Your religious affiliation• Your political affiliation• Your physical limitations or your mental / emotional limitations• Your physical attributes• Your financial status• Your personal habits• Your arrest status • Your affiliations• Military status• Your school and/or college records

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After the Interview

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Chapter Reflections

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