This document provides tips for different types of job interviews. It discusses preparing for phone and in-person interviews, including dressing professionally and researching the company. Body language and first impressions are important, so candidates should pay attention to appearance, behavior, and attitude. Questions to ask the interviewer can help assess opportunities and challenges. Following up with a thank you letter is also recommended.

1. Interview with Confidence
Jennifer Fisher
Culture and Retention Manager
Group Dekko

2. Different types of interviews
How to prepare to be great
What to wear, do, say
Questions to ask the interviewer
How to follow up

5. Phone Interviews
• Very popular now to help recruiters screen candidates.
• Can be a challenge for anyone, even the most prepared
interviewee because you can’t actually see who’s
interviewing you.
• Prepare the way you would for an in person interview.
• Make sure that you are in a quiet and interruption free
environment to conduct the interview.
• Best to do over landline to avoid cell phone signal
problems. If you can’t, make sure you have full signal

8. In-Person Interviews
• Gives you an opportunity to see where the
company is located and get a feel for their
culture.
• Always dress professionally.
• You may be interviewed by one person or by a
group. Be prepared for either.
• Gives you a chance to sell yourself.

9. First Impressions
How long does it take to make an impression?
Within thirty seconds people judge:
economic level
educational level
social position
level of sophistication
ability to success
By four minutes most have made decisions about:
trustworthiness
compassion
reliability
Intelligence
Capability
Humility
Friendliness
confidence

10. ABC’s of Image
Appearance
Wardrobe
clothing
accessories
Grooming
hair
skin
nails
makeup
fragrance
breath
(don’t chew gum)

11. ABC’s of Image
Behavior
Etiquette
phone/email
table manners
Introductions
handshakes
Civility
respectful behavior
consideration of others
Attitude
positive attitude
self-confidence
self-esteem

13. Skype Interviews
• Done online and provides video feed of both
the candidate and the interviewer.
• Must have a good connection on both ends
for it to work well.
• Allows you to interact with the candidate and
see their professional appearance.
• Can be a great alternative for candidates who
cannot come onsite for an interview.

17. RESEARCH THE COMPANY YOU ARE
INTERVIEWING WITH
Check out their website
The more that you know,
the more they will listen
Know how your skills
can help their company
Be prepared with questions for
them based on your research

21. SWOT Analysis
•What do you have to offer an •What are areas that you feel
organization? you need to improve on?
•What sets you apart from other •What steps are you taking to
candidates? ensure that these weaknesses
•Keep it professional! do not affect your work?
Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunities Threats
•Based on what you know about • What are barriers you have
the organization, what identified based on what you
opportunities do you see for know about the organization?
yourself there?
•What do you see for your
future? (1 year plan, 5 year
plan, etc.)

23. Why is it so important to ask the right
questions during a phone interview or
during a face to face job interview?
Because, as an applicant, the questions you
ask may portray a positive light on your
motivations for applying for the
position, may even give the interviewer a
good impression on your knowledge and
skills - the questions you ask can increase
your odds to get the job down the road.

24. 1. What are the challenges for this position?
2. What are the main skills necessary for this position?
3. What are the personal strengths/traits required for making the
difference in this position?
4. What are the department/organization’s goals?
5. How do you describe the learning curve for this position?
6. Where is the department located within company
organizational structure?
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26. The Art of a Thank You Letter
Don’t forget to follow up with a
thank you
Highlight the things you talked
about
Talk about your skills again
If you’re no longer interested in
the job, tell them
If you are interested in the
job, tell them
Provide contact information

34. Jennifer Fisher,
Culture and Retention Manager,
Group Dekko
jenniferlfisher@live.com
Twitter: Jenfisherfw
Blog: www.generationalsoup.com
www.dekko.com