The Art Of Interviewing

Slide 1: The Art o f Inte rvie wing The Art of Interviewing FACILITATED BY Jullien Gordon

Slide 2: The Art o f Inte rvie wing INNER-VIEWING INTER-VIEWING OVER-VIEWING - The Glass Mirror - Introductions - Self-Assessment - Tell Me About Yourself - Aligning Identities - Fit-Assessment - General Q&A - Your Questions - The Close - Follow-Up

Slide 3: The Art o f Inte rvie wing INNER-VIEWING INTER-VIEWING OVER-VIEWING

Slide 4: The Art o f Inte rvie wing -------------- I N S I D E -------------- -------------- O U T S I D E -------------- The Glass Mirror A. B. C. D. Who you truly Who you think Who you they Who they are & who you have to perceive you want you to you want to be to be be be

Slide 5: The Art o f Inte rvie wing Inner-Viewing (Internal) Inner-viewing is communication between you and your authentic self. It requires knowing who you are, what you want, and why. Inter-Viewing (External) Inter-viewing is an exchange where two parties are inter-acting to get to know each other better. It requires that both the company and the individual inner-view to explore what they truly want so that they can determine if there is inter-est.

Slide 6: The Art o f Inte rvie wing Your ALIGNMENT WITH COMPANY Company performance performance * What have you accomplished? * Annual report * How do you compare to your peers? Your Company ALIGNMENT OF YOUR STORY culture culture * What are your values? * Speak with HR reps and alumni * What kind of person are you? * Visit the office Your Industry background background * Where have you been? * Where are you planning to go? A. D. * Know industry vocabulary * Study competitors Your Who you truly = Who they Company are & who want you to strengths you want to be strengths be * What’s so unique about you? * Read company literature

Slide 7: The Art o f Inte rvie wing INNER-VIEWING INTER-VIEWING OVER-VIEWING

Slide 8: The Art o f Inte rvie wing 6 Steps of an Interview 1. Introductions 2. Tell Me About Yourself 3. General Q&A Firm handshake 4 .Your Questions 5. The Close 6. Follow-Up Eye contact Goal: Make a Good First Smile! Impression Small talk

Slide 9: The Art o f Inte rvie wing 6 Steps of an Interview 1. Introductions 2. Tell Me About Yourself 3. General Q&A 4 .Your Questions 5. The Close 6. Follow-Up Goal: Tell an exciting story about how you got to their office High School + Short-term Long-term Undergrad career goals life + career Successes and hopes goals

Slide 10: The Art o f Inte rvie wing 6 Steps of an Interview 1. Introductions 4 Types of Question 2. Tell Me About Yourself 3. General Q&A 4 .Your Questions Informational Behavioral 5. The Close 1. Can you do the job? 1. How do you overcome 6. Follow-Up 2. Why do you want the job? challenges? 3. Do I like you? 2. How quick can you think on your feet? 3. How results oriented are Goal: you? Help them understand how great it will be working with you. Developmental Case Studies 1. How well do you react to 1. How do you frame pressure? problems? 2. What do you do when you 2. Do you ask the right don’t know? questions? 3. How will do you deal with 3. How well do you identify uncertainty? what’s important?

Slide 11: The Art o f Inte rvie wing 6 Steps of an Interview 1. Introductions 1. Tailor your 2. Tell Me About Yourself questions to 3. General Q&A the interviewer 4 .Your Questions 5. The Close 2. State your 6. Follow-Up understanding and then ask a question to gain further insight Goal: 3. Ask them about their experience with the Show them that you know how to ask thought- company provoking questions 4. Ask them about things that the website can’t tell you. Example: I know that the trading and sales division grew by 5% last year, and as the Director of the Trading & Sales division, I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on how Goldman Sachs can sustain that growth despite the downturn in the economy.

Slide 12: The Art o f Inte rvie wing 6 Steps of an Interview 1. Introductions 2. Tell Me About Yourself 1. Thank them for their time 3. General Q&A 4 .Your Questions 2. Ask about the typical decision 5. The Close timeline 6. Follow-Up 3. Get a business card Goal: Show them that you are excited about the opportunity

Slide 13: The Art o f Inte rvie wing 6 Steps of an Interview 1. Introductions 1. Send an email 24 hours later 2. Tell Me About Yourself 3. General Q&A 2. Put the ball in their court 4 .Your Questions 5. The Close Dear Mr./Ms. Hireme, 6. Follow-Up Opening: The opening should state your reason for writing in one to four sentences. Here, express your appreciation for the opportunity to meet: It was a pleasure to meet you earlier today to discuss the summer internship in the Investment Banking Division in more detail. You could then mention something specific to your interaction: I enjoyed learning more about the division and your role within the firm. Goal: Body: Similar to your initial cover letter, this is the heart of the letter and can Show them your interest be anywhere from one to three paragraphs in length. While most candidates and enthusiasm…again create a cookie-cutter thank you letter that briefly thanks the employer and mentions a discussion topic from the interview, this is an opportunity for you to reiterate why you’re the right candidate for the position and company! In light of all you learned in the interview—the department’s specific needs and expectations of the ideal candidate, doubts the interviewer has concerning your candidacy and/or key questions that you could have answered better— use this follow-up tactic as another self-sell! Close: The closing should reiterate your strongest selling points as it relates to the specific position and eagerness to add value to the department and company. Also, again thank the employer for his/her time and consideration. Sincerely, Your Name

Slide 14: The Art o f Inte rvie wing MOCK INTERVIEW __________________________________ 1. Break up into groups of 3 2. 2 people will conduct a mock interview for 7 minutes, 3rd will observe 3. 3rd person will provide feedback (3 Minutes) 4. Switch and 2 different people will mock interview

Slide 15: The Art o f Inte rvie wing INNER-VIEWING INTER-VIEWING OVER-VIEWING

Slide 16: The Art o f Inte rvie wing __________________________________________ Self-Assessment Fit-Assessment •How well did you prepare? •Did you feel comfortable in that environment and with •How well did you tell your those people? story? How can it be improved? •Where did you feel aligned? •Which questions did you •Where didn’t you feel stumble on? aligned? •Which questions did you •Can you be yourself and answer well? grow here? •Which of your achievements seemed to be most compelling?

Slide 17: The Art o f Inte rvie wing The Beginning of your career path