Preparing for the interview
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Preparing for the interview Interviewing tips and techniques What were they thinking? THE INTERVIEW preparation Desired Qualities Researching a Company Your Skills Appropriate Dress The Interview The Thank You Desired qualities What employers want: Qualifications Personality Positive Attitude Interest & Knowledge of Company Stable Work History Communication Skills High Performance Standards Confidence research Shows initiative Helps you to demonstrate how your qualifications can benefit their organization Your skills Who would you hire? Someone who . . . Plays basketball OR Someone who . . . Has the ability to work with others. Demonstrates dependability by being on time to all practices & games. Works well under pressure. Appropriate dress Neat & clean Well-groomed Work related Fit the business Dress one step up The interview Confidence Appearance Professionalism Eye Contact Personality The interview Proper etiquette: Don’t sit until invited Sit straight up Hands in lap Maintain eye contact Ask them at least two questions The interview Speak clearly Don’t use slang Use complete sentences Don’t chew gum Answer with enthusiasm Never bad-mouth anyone Be honest Connect the dots!! Home Base Business Opportunities http://freedomofsuccess.com A complete 8-Step 'Money Getting' Formula ($297 Value) In this High-Value Video Training Series, I'll learn the most effective ways to build a successful online business and the Core 'Must Have' principals to Effective Entrepreneurship in today’s market. These videos outline your BIGGEST money making principals all in one place Watch Video Here http://freedomofsuccess.com
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Preparing for the interview
- 1. PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW INTERVIEWING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
- 2. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?
- 4. PREPARATION • Desired Qualities • Researching a Company • Your Skills • Appropriate Dress • The Interview • The Thank You
- 5. DESIRED QUALITIES What employers want: • Qualifications • Personality • Positive Attitude • Interest & Knowledge of Company • Stable Work History • Communication Skills • High Performance Standards • Confidence
- 6. RESEARCH Industry – Company – Position • Shows initiative • Helps you to demonstrate how your qualifications can benefit their organization
- 7. YOUR SKILLS Who would you hire? Someone who . . . • Plays basketball OR Someone who . . . • Has the ability to work with others. • Demonstrates dependability by being on time to all practices & games. • Works well under pressure.
- 9. APPROPRIATE DRESS • Neat & clean • Well-groomed • Work related • Fit the business • Dress one step up
- 10. THE INTERVIEW The 90 Second Hiring Decision! • Confidence • Appearance • Professionalism • Eye Contact • Personality
- 11. THE INTERVIEW Proper etiquette: • Don’t sit until invited • Sit straight up • Hands in lap • Maintain eye contact • Ask them at least two questions
- 13. THE INTERVIEW Answering questions • Speak clearly • Don’t use slang • Use complete sentences • Don’t chew gum • Answer with enthusiasm • Never bad-mouth anyone • Be honest • Connect the dots!!
- 14. • Professional courtesy • Shows interest • Willing to put forth extra effort
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- FOCUS SLIDEWHAT WERE THEY THINKING??!!Ask students to give their impressions and opinions of these two people.WORRIED, CONFUSED, UNPREPARED, SLOPPY, SCARED, etc.That’s because they’re going on an INTERVIEW and they’re totally unprepared!
- YOU ARE ON THE SPOT, IN THE HOT SEAT, THE FOCUS OF ATTENTION!IT’S THE DREADED INTERVIEW!! But there is a way to survive it!PREPARATION is the key. Preparing for an interview helps you to be less nervous, more confident, and ultimately increases your chances of getting the job. Today we’re going to talk about what you can do to prepare yourself and make a great first impression.
- The purpose of an interview is for the interviewer to learn about the applicant and the applicant to learn about the company and position.Today we will be focusing on . . . .Desired Qualities – What companies look for in an employeeResearching a Company – How & why you should research the company before the interviewYour Skills – What are your skills? Do they match up with the job?Appropriate Dress – How to avoid the “What were they thinking?” commentThe Interview – Tips & techniques to be successfulThe Thank You – Why is it important & how do you do it.
- Qualifications – Do you have the technical skills for the job? But also, employers want to know if you possess certain other qualities that make you an asset to the company. Personality – Are you outgoing & like people or quiet & prefer to work alone?Positive Attitude – “When given lemons, do you make lemonade?”Interest & Knowledge of Company – Your research says how much you really want to work for them.Stable Work History – Will you be committed to your new job?Communication Skills – Speaking, listening, writing skills are highly valued.High Performance Standards – What kind of work ethics do you have?Confidence – How you see yourself is how others see you.Employers discover if you have these qualities through the interview. It’s not only heard in the answers you give, but also seen in your body language, appearance, and in the way you answer the questions.
- The effort you put into the research tells the interviewer that you have initiative & you’re willing to go the extra mile.Researching the position tells you what skills the employer is looking for so you can match your qualifications to their needs.Activity:Group students in team of 4-5. Ask them to pick one recorder (to write down team’s answers) and one presenter (to report answers out to the class).Ask them to brainstorm and list the different places they could research to find this information.Ask each team’s reporter to share one of their answers.Add any important resource the students may not have discussed.
- One of the easiest ways to match your skills to the position you are interviewing for is to compile a list of your achievements, both large and small, and pick the ones that best suit the position. You only need to do this list once, then keep adding to it when a new skill or position is acquired.For instance: . . . . If you were in Sports . . . (read slide)Activity:1. Ask students to write down the skills they’ve learned at school, work or through volunteer experience.2. Ask a few volunteers to share.
- Before showing video, say: Did you know that approximately 40% of all employment rejections are based on inappropriate dress and grooming?
- PROPER PREPARATION WILL HELP YOU AVOID MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOU THE JOB!During your research, you should have found out how the employees dress at the company. You might find this information in the employee handbook, by calling the Human Resources office, or by simply walking into the business and taking a look around.Distribute “Interview Dress” handout. Discuss.Activity:Group students in the same team as before. Ask them to pick a new recorder and presenter.Tell ½ of the class will brainstorm what a female should wear to an interview for an entry-level position within their field. The other ½ of the class will do the same for males.Give students approximately 5 minutes to brainstorm.Ask each team’s reporter to share their answer.Add any important information the students may not have discussed.
- Younever get a second chance to make a good first impression!Many hiring decisions are made within 90 seconds of an interview.Ask the class: “How can a person tell if you are confident and professional?”Elicit responses from the class. Be sure to include all of the below: Your handshake (firm and free of perspiration) The way you dress and carry yourself Your approach Eye contact Your introduction (first and last name) Knowing the first & last name & title of the interviewer Being on time (early) What you have with you (notebook, pen and 2 copies of your resume)Activity:Group students & have them practice shaking hands. Remind students to introduce themselves using their first and last names, to make eye contact and to smile.
- We’ve talked about the appropriate introduction and practiced shaking hands using a firm (but not bone crushing) grip. There is more etiquette you should be aware of:It’s important to sit only when invited to sit down and to maintain good posture with hands in lap to avoid fidgeting.Sitting up straight with a slight lean forward shows attentiveness and interest.Don’t fold your arms, this shows you are closed off, defensive, or lying.Don’t rest your chin on your fist, it shows you are bored.Look the interviewer in the eyes when answering a question to show truth and honesty.You should be prepared to ask them two questions – shows interest in the job. But never ask about wages, benefits, vacation time, etc. during the first interview.
- People judge you by the words you use & the way you use them. You never get a second chance for a good first impression.
- When answering questions:Speak clearly – avoid speaking too softly or muttering/swallowing your words. Practice, practice, practice.Don’t use slang – it’s unprofessionalUse complete sentencesDon’t chew gum – or have anything else in your mouth. Answer with enthusiasm – shows you’re really interestedNever bad-mouth anyone – negative comments about former employers or co-workers may come back to haunt you and make you sound like a negative person.BE HONEST! Your resume, application & Interview answers must all be an accurate reflection of you!Connect the Dots – Don’t make the interviewer guess why you’re the best candidate for the job – be sure to let him or her know why by connecting the dots – lay it out for them. Talk about your special skills or qualities, refer to where you learned them or how you demonstrate those and then share why your special skills or qualities are the right fit for the position in which you are applying for.Activity:Pass out handout – Typical Interview QuestionsJigsaw (studentstake turns reading) the handout and discussTHENDistribute handout – Connect the Dots!Give time for students to completeAsk for volunteers to share their answers.
- Send a thank you note within 24 hours of the interview. It’s a common professional courtesy & tells the employer you’re interested in the position and willing to put forth the extra effort. Be sure to get their business card so that you know how to correctly spell their name.
- Formative Assessment Activity:Prep students for this exercise by telling them they are going to watch a short clip from the movie – You, Me and Dupree. Explain that Dupree is going to an interview with Levitz.Ask each student to write down all the things Dupree did well and what he did not do well during the interview. How prepared was Dupree?Ask volunteers to share their responses and discuss as a class.Include any important information you discussed during the power point.