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1. What’s the purpose of job interviews?
2. What qualifies you for the job?
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Helpful tips:
Research the company
Match your qualifications to the job
Anticipate standard questions
Have questions of your own to ask
Practice OUT LOUD! Practice! Practice!
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There are a variety of interviews types:
One-on-One
Group / Panel Interviews
Behavioral Interviews
Phone & Video Interviews
Anticipate the interview type most typical
Prepare accordingly
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Research & preparation are key:
Check out the employer’s website
Try Google
Talk to personal, network contacts
Use social networks, e.g.,. LinkedIN
Use public libraries
Your effort will set up apart from others
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Extra copies of your résumé
Job references for all interviewers
Portfolio of work samples if relevant
Pen & Note pad
Right to Work Documents
A completed job application sample
Positive & Winning Attitude!!!
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Simply, follow the STAR pattern below to
formulate your answer:
Situation at hand or the
Tasks that needed to be done
Action you took
Result or outcome of situation
The STAR approach is simple and effective
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Make lists of the most frequently used
interview questions
Identify your “most dreaded”
questions
Develop S.T.A.R. answers
Prepare responses on a 2:1 ratio
(plan A – plan B)
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◦ Results!
◦ Good communication skills
◦ Show up on time
◦ Ready to work
◦ Eager to learn
◦ Fit in with the team
◦ Show Initiative
◦ Motivated & Enthusiastic
◦ Customer Service Attitude
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Employers want to hire the most qualified
Summarize your qualifications, including
education, training, experience, credentials
Present your key skills for the position using
accomplishment examples
Describe those personal characteristics
that best demonstrate you fit the job, the
company, and the team.
Present the values, work ethic, qualities, or
traits that will most likely impress the
interviewer
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Questions about:
◦ Age, Race, Disability, Gender, Religion
◦ Marital Status, Sex, National Origin
◦ Applicable Laws:
◦ Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
◦ Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
◦ Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
◦ Equal Pay Act of 1963
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Have interview questions of your own ready
to ask
Your questions help determine if the job and
company are a good fit for you
An interview is a 2-way conversation.
Prepare 5-6 questions ahead of time based
on solid research
Make sure you get answers to the issues
that are really important to you
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Salary, holiday schedule, benefits, vacations,
etc.
Questions that have already been answered
What does this company do? (Do your
research ahead of time!)
Wait until you get the offer to mention prior
commitments
Did I get the job? (Don't be impatient. They'll
let you know.)
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51% dressing inappropriately
49% Speaking negatively about employers
48% Appearing disinterested
44% Arrogant behavior
30% Not providing specific answers
29% Not asking good questions
Source: monster.com 09/09
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Arrive 10 minutes before interview
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Check your attitude
Smile/Warmth
Enthusiastic/Energized
Positive eye contact
Firm handshake
Stand up to greet
Best manners
Focused/Attentive
Professional
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Always ask permission first
Bring your list. DO NOT offer: wait until asked
Make sure they will be available
Stay in contact & coach them
Give them a copy of your resume
Best references are former supervisors
Next are professionals
Last are personal friends
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Courteous gesture = Good manners
Opportunity to remind them who you are
Remind about what you can do for them
Stand out from your competition
Personalize and address to each interviewer
“Thank You” card or e-mail may be OK
Letters tend to be more effective
Don’t just think about it, DO IT!
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Want to learn more?
To learn more, attend the next
“What to Say at Job Interviews”
workshop happening at the nearest
San Diego Metro Region Career Center
to you!
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attending the workshop!
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