The document provides comprehensive guidelines on how to successfully prepare for and conduct oneself in job interviews. Key recommendations include preparing questions for interviewers, understanding the job and company, practicing responses using the STAR technique, and maintaining professionalism. It also outlines common interview questions and emphasizes following up after the interview with thank-you notes and inquiries about the status of the application.

1. Interviewing: How to “Nail” the InterviewJanuary 28th, 2010Hosted by RCO Career Services Advisors:Jennifer Castaldo and Gina Magrino

2. INTRODUCTION OF CAREER SERVICES ADVISORS2/1/20102Rasmussen - Proprietary and ConfidentialContact us at careerservicesonline@rasmussen.eduJennifer Castaldo –School of Business Elizabeth Lintelman –School of Allied HealthKelly Wittrock –School of Justice StudiesGina Magrino –Schools of Education,Tech & Design

3. NAILING THE INTERVIEW2/1/20103Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

4. AGENDAHow to Prepare for the Interview SuccessfullyInterview Do’s and Don’tsTypes of Interview QuestionsAfter the interviewQuestion & Answer Session2/1/20104Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

5. INTERVIEW PREPARATIONBring multiple updated copies of resume/referencesHave correct directions to interview siteSelf-Assessment – Sell Yourself!Know the Job, the Company and who you are Interviewing withDo a Mock Interview – Practice!Dress for SuccessBring Questions for the Interviewer2/1/20105Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

6. WHAT TO BRING TO AN INTERVIEW?A NotepadPast Performance ReviewsProfessional LicensesDocuments Demonstrating SuccessProfessional PortfolioReferences2/1/20106Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

7. INTERVIEWING & PROFESSIONALISMMake eye contactStand and sit up straight – Don’t slouch!Be respectful to everyone you meetRespect people’s timeBe flexibleMake a good first impression2/1/20107Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

8. INTERVIEW DO’S2/1/20108Rasmussen - Proprietary and ConfidentialArrive early…Firm handshakeBe yourselfSmileSpeak clearly Be confidentBe enthusiastic, positive, and passionate

9. INTERVIEW DON’TS2/1/20109Rasmussen - Proprietary and ConfidentialDon’t bring your cell phoneDon’t be negativeDon’t speak poorly of former employersDon’t lieDon’t mention personal issuesDon’t ask generic job questionsDon’t inquire about salary

10. AN INTERVIEW DON’T2/1/201010Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

11. TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONSCommon Open-Ended Questions:Tell me about yourself.Tell me about your experience.How has your education prepared you for your career?What is your greatest strength/weakness?How do you work in a team environment?If I asked one of your professors/managers to describe you, what would they say?Why do you want to work for us?Why should you be hired?Where do you want to be with your career in 5 years?Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

12. OPEN INTERVIEW QUESTION2/1/201012Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

13. THE STAR TECHNIQUE…….…to respond to behavioral interview questions Situation Task Action Results2/1/201013Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

14. TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS2/1/201014Rasmussen - Proprietary and ConfidentialBehavioral Based Questions:Give an example of a problem you faced at work, life or school, and how you solved it.Give an example of a time when you had to be quick in making a decision.Describe a time when you had to handle stress on the job, life, or at school. How did you handle it?Describe a situation in which you had to deal with a difficult peer?How do you handle conflict with a professor or boss?Describe the most challenging project you completed.

15. INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWERSample Questions to ask the InterviewerWhy is this job available?How long have you worked for the company?What do you enjoy most about working here?What would an average day consist of?What is the company culture?What are the opportunities for advancement?What are the next steps in the process?2/1/201015Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

16. AFTER THE INTERVIEW2/1/201016Rasmussen - Proprietary and ConfidentialSupply Interviewer with Letters of Recommendation/ReferencesObtain Business CardsSend a Thank You Note to all InterviewersCall to Follow-Up on Status

17. THINGS TO REMEMBERBe PreparedPractice, Practice, PracticeBe Professional Be Ready to Answer and Ask QuestionsAsk for the job!Follow-Up2/1/201017Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

18. VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRNow that you know how to nail your next job interview, please join us at our upcoming virtual career fair, February 14 – 28.www.virtualcareerevent.com/twincities2/1/201018Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

19. QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION2/1/201019Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential

20. THANK YOUThank you for joining us today. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us!Jennifer CastaldoandGina Magrinocareerservicesonline@rasmussen.eduCareer Services Online on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Rasmussen OnlinecareerservicesCareer Services Online on Twitter: http://twitter.com/RASonlineCS2/1/201020Rasmussen - Proprietary and Confidential