Job search and interviewing preparation go hand in hand. This presentation suggests five key areas for your prepare for your next job interview.

1. Five Keys to
Impress a Hiring Manager
brought to you by
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
August 14, 2017

2. Five Keys
1. Interview Knowledge - Show him/her
you know the company, it's products and
customers.
2. Self Confidence - Be confident in your
own skin / abilities and value.
3. Currency – Keep pace with industry
knowledge and developments.
4. Portfolio - Prove you are a problem solver
with solid work examples.
5. Closing the Interview - Excitement with
desire for the job in your voice &
demeanor.

3. Vision

4. Interview Knowledge
Research the company and position
Company website: management team,
recent acquisitions, current news,
new products, stock price, etc.
LinkedIn: Company LinkedIn Page,
Profiles of people you are
interviewing with, connections who
work at the company, and people
who left.

5. Interview Knowledge
Have work history and reference details and
several copies of your resume.
Dress for interview and over dress rather
than under dress.
Have your answers prepared for these most
likely opening interview questions:
What can you tell me about our company?
Tell Me About Yourself

6. Interview Knowledge

7. Self Confidence
Self analysis
 SWOT and positive thinking
Set goals
 Measure success in small steps
Start Stretching
 Increase goals as confidence
builds
Building Self Confidence
(Mind Tools, 2011)

8. Self Confidence
Smile
Posture and Body Language
Speak confidently – slow it down
Goal setting & achievement
Do away with a bad habit

9. Self Confidence
Visualize your self in a positive light
Prepare mentally for situations
Muscle and mind memory
Laugh
How to be more confident

10. Currency
LinkedIn activity is one way to
illustrate staying current in your
industry and position.
Discuss merits of books, seminars or
webinars in your industry.
Professional Association Membership
events and networking.

11. Portfolio
Resume
Examples of your work, e.g.
Spreadsheets, Memos, Proposals,
Presentations
List of accomplishments
Letters of recommendation
Military service

12. Portfolio
Certificates, Degrees or Licenses
Transcripts and/or continuing
education classes
Volunteer activities
Thank you notes from vendors/clients
Recognition photos or completed
team projects

13. Closing the Interview
Have questions prepared and printed out
with Company logo visible.
Express interest in the company and working
for the hiring manager.
Return to the beginning and tell them about
yourself and you are a great candidate.
Ask about next steps in the candidate
selection process.
Enthusiastic hand shake at the end.

14. Closing Announcement
Bruce Bixler and I will be conducting
two Advanced LinkedIn workshops
on Saturday September 30th.
Advanced Master Profile Workshop Session
Advanced Master Training & Social Selling Workshop
Registration for Both Workshops
Palatine Public Library,
700 N North Ct, Palatine, IL 60067
9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
or 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

15. Questions?
Feel free to connect on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Bruce A. Bennett
Phone: 815-302-9552
BruceABennett@comcast.net
Career Coach Corner
http://bruce73.wordpress.com/