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The document provides tips and guidance for interview preparation and performance. It discusses knowing your strengths and interests, researching the employer and position, preparing for different types of interviews, answering common questions, asking questions of your own, and following best practices on the day of the interview such as dressing appropriately, arriving early, and sending a thank you note afterwards.
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- 2. Interviewing 101 Agenda • KnowYourself • Being Prepared • Types of Interviews • Interview Tips • Common questions – how to answer & what to ask • Questions?
- 3. Interviewing 101 Know YourselfBefore You Interview • Everyone has strengths and weaknesses • What is your passion? What drives you? • Don’t look for any job, look for the right job • What factors will you consider before accepting a job? • Challenge? Career path? Salary? Commute?
- 4. Interviewing 101 The BoyScouts had it right – Be Prepared • Do some research about: • The potential employer • The group • The manager • Do you know the latest news in your field? • Research yourself: • Your resume • Linked In
- 5. Interviewing 101 Types ofInterviews • Phone Screen • One-on-One • Panel Interview • Interview Loop • Who is your audience? • Staffing Recruiter • Corporate Recruiter • HR Representative • Hiring Manager • Potential Peers
- 6. Interviewing 101 Acing thePhone Interview • Get out of the hammock • Be enthusiastic • Smile • Never interrupt • Avoid negative words • Take notes • Recap your fit for the job • Ask about next steps • Say thank you
- 7. What should youdo OR not do on the day of your interview?
- 8. Interviewing 101 Day ofthe Interview – you should: • Be “scent” sensitive • Brush your teeth • No smoking • Know the dress code • If in doubt, always overdress (ask your agent) • Show up early, leave time for: • Traffic, parking, checking in with reception • Spit out your gum • Leave coffee, soda, water in your car • Turn off your cell phone
- 9. Interviewing 101 RELAX! • Noone is at their best in an interview • Interviews are a mutual exchange of information • The interviewer has a stake in your interview as well • Hiring managers are not necessarily great interviewers
- 10. Interviewing 101 • Manyemployers ask “behavioral” questions • Take time to determine your answer • Slow Down! • Pay attention to the question and make sure you answer it • Do not ramble • Ask: “Did I answer your question?” Giving your best answer
- 11. Interviewing 101 • Whyare you leaving your current position? • Why are you interested in this position? • What is your ideal opportunity? • Where do you see yourself in five years? • Why are you interested in contracting? • Why should I hire you? • Give thought to these questions before you interview! Other common Questions
- 12. Interviewing 101 • You’reprepared for what to say in the interview, but what do you say walking down the hall, in the elevator, etc….. • Be yourself • Start with “How are you?” Listen to the answer • If asked “How are you?”, don’t launch into ills, complaints or burdens. This leaves a bad first impression. • Error on the side of being too positive: “I’m great, thanks!”, “I’m excited to be interviewing for this position”, “I just had a great vacation”, etc. • Find a common thread and weave a rug out of personal connections. What else do I say to this person?
- 13. Interviewing 101 • Don’tmisrepresent your experience or skill level • If you’re a writer, bring writing samples • If you’re a designer, bring your portfolio • If you’re a project manager, bring a project plan, flow chart, or other deliverable you’ve created • Make it as easy as possible for someone to hire you! • Prepare and send thank you notes • Email is okay What else?
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