Getting and Nailing Interviews
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This document provides tips for getting and nailing job interviews. It recommends networking through in-person and online activities, continuously preparing for interviews, and maintaining professionalism during the interview process. Tips include arriving early to interviews, having questions prepared for the interviewer, following up with a thank you note, and keeping records of all interview interactions. The overall message is to treat interviews seriously through thorough preparation and strong follow-through.
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- 1. April 27th, 2018 The Stupid Things That We Do Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 2. Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 3. PareshMotiwala@gmail.com : P @PareshMotiwala in/PareshMotiwala Job: DBA Manager at Phone: 781 254 4096 Leadership: Boston_BI, NESQL, PASS DBA VC, PASS PD Organizer: Boston SQL Saturdays, Boston BI SQL Saturdays, Providence SQL Saturdays, Boston Global Azure Bootcamp Co-Owner: www.circlesofgrowth.com About me
- 4. Networking/Volunteering Social Media Never Stop Looking Speaking/Presenting/Training/Blogging Preparing for Interviews During Interviews Maintaining Records Follow Up Conclusion Q&A Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 5. Networking/Volunteering In Person Volunteering Participating in professional groups Speaking/Presenting/Training/Mentoring Church Sports Teams Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 6. Job Boards LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter Clean up your social media profiles Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 7. 1. Never take the interview somewhere 2. Don’t talk about your personal life 3. Resist the urge to multitask 4. Skip the money conversation 5. Never put your interviewer on hold 6. Never skip the Q&A 7. Don’t be late 8. Don’t assume reception is good 9. Never talk over the interviewer 10. Skip filler words 11. Don’t go in blind 12. Nix long-winded answers Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 8. Prepare Prepare Prepare Know your subject(KYFS) Remember your resume Research the interviewers Research the company Research the industry Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 9. Never Stop Looking Get a hang of what is being asked Just as you prepare for technology, prepare for interviews too Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 10. Food Habits: What You Don’t Eat- Before What You Don’t Eat- Day of Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 11. Personal Looks Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 12. Arrival Arrive 10-15 minutes early If by stroke of luck, you are going to be late, please keep the number of the HR person or your interviewer handy. Give them plenty of heads-up If it is hot, I suggest come 20 minutes early, sit in the office building, help your sweat dry Go to the bathroom, wash and dry your face Pleasantly greet the receptionist Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 13. Interview: Warm handshake (don’t use two hands please) If they offer coffee or water, please do accept it Small niceties Appreciate family photos Avoid Political discussions “EXIT” line Mutual connection(s) Can I work from home? Avoid the “funny” stuff Don’t bitch about the previous job or company Books, blogs, forums, professional groups Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 14. Sitting Sit upright Don’t SLOUCH Don’t stretch or spread your legs as a sign of casualness” Sit directly opposite to the interviewer It helps you gauge his reactions On a philosophical side, it helps you catch each other’s positive vibes 100% Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 15. Interviewing the interviewer: What’s your team What’s your management style How do you handle employee failure What’s your technology roadmap Why do we have this opening What do you expect from me: day 1, day 30, day 90 What do you think about training Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 16. Closing: Definitely ask pointed questions: Is there anything in my resume or our talks that you would like me to work upon? When do I expect to hear from you? What are the next steps and when? Warm handshake again Ask if the interviewer would like to connect on linked in(not Facebook) and follow up Don’t bring up Salary Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 17. Logging: Maintain a simple spreadsheet in the cloud The spreadsheet should consist of company name date of interviews name of interviewers name of position short JD source once that chapter is closed Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 18. Logging Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 19. FOLLOW UP Write a “thank you” note If you don’t get a regret message If you get a regret message Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 20. Conclusion: • Network all the time • Prepare • Arrive Early • Interview the Interviewer • Closing • Follow Up Getting and Nailing Interviews
- 21. Questions & Discussion Getting and Nailing Interviews T H A N K Y O U
- 22. PareshMotiwala@gmail.com : @PareshMotiwala in/PareshMotiwala Job: DBA Manager at 781 254 4096 About me