This document provides an overview of important considerations for job interviews. It discusses researching the company in advance, dressing professionally, practicing for different types of interviews, common interview questions, closing the interview, and following up after. Company research involves learning about the company's mission, history, achievements, and community involvement. Practicing through mock interviews can boost confidence. During the interview, make eye contact, smile, and avoid unnecessary movements. Follow up promptly after the interview by thanking the interviewer and confirming next steps.
2. WHAT NOT TO DO IN AN
INTERVIEW (MAHVISH)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbV_Q2sfIpg
3. INTRODUCTION
(MAHVISH)
Ø Why is interviewing important?
Ø What should you wear?
Ø What kind of questions will you be asked?
Ø What are potential employers looking for?
Ø What questions should you answer and what questions
should you not answer?
4. COMPANY RESEARCH
(RUDY)
Reasons to research
Ø To see if they are even hiring in your field
Ø To learn about potential growth
Ø Understand how to apply yourself to the job
Ø You know what you can ask at the end of the interview
Ø It will let you stand out to a potential employer
5. WHERE TO DO YOUR
RESEARCH… (RUDY)
1. Trade publications and journals
Ø Wall Street Journal
Ø Advertising age
Ø Direct Marketing IQ
2. Job Listing and professional resources
Ø Indeed.com
Ø SimplyHired.com
Ø USA Jobs
3. Social Media
6. WHAT TO RESEARCH
(RUDY)
Ø Vision and mission of the company
Ø History of the company
Ø Recent achievements of the company
Ø The company’s community service record
7. PRACTICE (RUDY)
Ø Watch others
Ø See somebody else go through an interview.
Ø Schedule mock interviews
Ø Practice with someone.
Ø Do a dress rehearsal
Ø Make it more realistic
Ø Why?
Ø Look and feel more confident.
8. PRESENTING
YOURSELF (DYLAN)
Ø Dress Professionally
Ø Men: Suit and tie are preferable with a white shirt
(remember the suit jacket rule: always, sometimes, never)
Ø Women: Suit with a white blouse
Ø Resume should be concise and organized.
“Hiring managers can be inundated with dozens of CVs/
résumés and do not have the time, nor the desire, to decipher
poorly composed submissions.” (Kurec, 2014)
Ø Have a cover letter, references, and portfolio ready just in
case they ask for it
Ø Avoid unnecessary movement with your hands
Ø Make consistent eye contact and smile
10. TYPES OF
INTERVIEWS (DYLAN)
Phone/Technology Interview
• Never conduct this interview in your car or in a public area
• Use a land line if you can to avoid a dropped call during interview
• Conduct in a private quite area
• Ask family and friends not to disturb you
• Avoid distractions such as eating, surfing the web, or texting
One-on-one
• Most common type of interview
• Your appearance is very important
• Be conscious of non-verbal communication skills and other visual
factors
• Verbal communication skills
• Build rapport with the interviewer
11. TYPES OF
INTERVIEWS (DYLAN)
Panel Interview
• Multiple people involved in conducting interview
• Must connect with and engage every member in the interview
• Get business cards from every interviewer
• Send thank you letter to each person
• Bring extra resumes and offer one to each interviewer
Serial Interview
• One person will interview you, then pass you to the next
person
• Usually back-to-back interviews throughout the day
• Physically and mentally tiring
• Each time you are passed onward you chances of being hired
improve
• Typically used for senior level positions
12. TYPES OF
INTERVIEWS (DYLAN)
Lunch Interview
• Very unstructured type of interview
• Evaluating social skills and manners
• Attend a University career center professional etiquette dinner
to familiarize basics of dining etiquette
Group Interview
• Opposite of a panel interview
• One interviewer and multiple candidates
• Interviewer asks questions of no one in particular in hopes a
“leader” will emerge
• Rarely used
14. SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
(CLASS ACTIVITY) (CONNER)
Give an example of when you showed initiative and took the
lead.
Tell me about a time when you had to make a split second
decision.
15. DISCRIMINATION AND
RIGHTS (CONNER)
Ø Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Ø EEOC
Ø Protected Classes
Ø Illegal Questions
Ø Hiring Decisions
Ø Accommodation of Disability
Ø Criminal History
16. CLOSING AND AFTER THE
INTERVIEW (RODY)
Ø Closing can be very crucial
Ø Last thing that you do is important
Ø Ask questions
Ø Follow up
Ø Use your resources
17. CLOSING THE
INTERVIEW (RODY)
4 essential questions
• Is there any reason why you wouldn’t hire me?
• As an employee how can I exceed your expectations?
• How can I help this company meet its goals?
• What excites you about coming into work?
• http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2012/10/04/4-
essential-questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-a-job-interview/
18. AFTER THE INTERVIEW
(RODY)
Ø Set the stage for effective follow up?
Ø Confirm Next steps
Ø Follow up promptly
Ø Leverage outside resources
Ø Accept decision either way
Ø http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/
articleid/340/default.aspx
19. REFERENCES
Hindman, J. L. (2014). Effective teacher interviews : how do I hire
good teachers?. Alexandria, VA : ASCD, [2014].
Kurec, A. (2014). Look for the Perfect Job by Honing Your
Interviewing Skills. Clinical Leadership & Management
Review, 28(2), 10-14 5p.
http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/340/
default.aspx
http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2012/10/04/4-essential-
questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-a-job-interview/