Step 6 sort (interview)

www.CrossroadsCareer.org
step 6 sorting
wow interviewers

Review
1. What is the Hidden Job Market?
2. What % of time should be on-line?
3. What % of time should be on the ground
networking?
4. What marketing materials do you need for
networking?

Questions?

To Stand Out in the Interview
Be the Most
Prepared
Be the Most
Passionate
and
Qualified
Page 52

WoW Discussion Guide
• Name of employer, Your name, Position
sought
• Why employer is poised for success, why are
they doing well
• What you can do for them (3 specific
contributions)
• Career value & goals match to opportunity
employer is offering
www.WowInterview.com
Page 52

STAR Stories
Relevant Accomplishments
Situation faced. Task to be accomplished.
Actions you took.
Results you got.
Page 52

8 Types of Interviews
Behavioral
Qualifying (Phone)
Hiring Manager
Sequential
Introduction
Presentation
Team or Panel
Stress
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Skills &
Experience
Fit for the
Company

4 Steps for Engaging Interviews
1. Pray
2. Prepare
3. Preform
4. Praise
Page 54-55

Judi’s
• Purpose
• Preparation
• Perform
• Post-Interview

The Employer’s Purpose for the
Interview
• Sort out candidates through a series of
questions and tests
–Skills & experience
–Fit with the team and company culture

Your Purpose for the Interview
• Develop rapport with the interviewer
• Understand the problem the company is looking to
solve by hiring this person
• Understand what they believe makes a successful
candidate
• Determine if this company and position are right
for you
• Share previous accomplishments that support why
the company will benefit by hiring you
• Understand the hiring process and next steps

Preparation
• Practice interviewing and solicit feedback
• Network into the company and conduct
informational interviews with current and past
employees
• Research the company (Google, LinkedIn people
& company, Data.com, Hoover, Bizjournals,
Ceoexpress, Corporateinformation,
Bloomberg.com)

Preparation
• Develop a list of questions you need
answered
• Study your accomplishments (STARS)
• Drive to the location
• Review interviewing Do’s and Don’ts (See
Tips)
• PRAY

Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving,
let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7
Preparation

Master Reference List
Make a list of everyone who could/should be a
reference for you.
Page 59-60

Plan for Testing
Types are personality, intelligence, skills, values.
Prepare like it’s an interview.
Ask to see results.
Share your test results relevant to job.
Page 59

Prepare for Money Talk
www.Salary.com
www.glassdoor.com
Google “Indeed <job title> salary <city name>”
Do your homework on similar positions.
Check employer website for info on benefits.
Ask employer how they budgeted for position.
Page 59

Don’t be the first to talk an amount
• Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Proverbs 17:28

Performance
• Pray
• Arrive 5-10 minutes ahead of time
• Be courteous to everyone you meet
• Smile and breathe
• Direct your points to meeting the company’s
needs, not your need for a job

Performance
• Anchor your answers with examples (STARs)
• Listen!
• Ask questions
• Express interest in the job
• Do not accept an offer immediately
• Ask for their business cards
• Ask next steps and timeline

Post Interview
• E-mail a thank you
• Handwrite a thank you
• Follow-up
• Continue with your job search
• Pray for open & closed doors

Scriptures About Interviewing
• “The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but
a man of understanding draws them out.”
Proverbs 20:5, NIV
• “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for
tomorrow will worry about itself. “
Matthew 6:34, NIV
• “A patient man has great understanding.”
Proverbs 14:29a, NIV

Tips
• Do not leave your cell phone on – not even vibrate
• Be careful with humor
• Know yourself
• Practice your handshake
• Ask EVERY interviewer questions
• Read body language and control your own
• Do not talk too much or too little
• Pay close attention to grooming

• If you have a phone interview, stand up, smile,
and have NO background noises
• Do not ask about salary or benefits in the
interview
• Do not lie on your resume or application
• Lunch interviews - know what not to order
• YOU are responsible for all follow-up
• Do not talk negatively about your former
companies or bosses
More Tips

Interview Before the Interview
Pair Up – Interview each other –
Give feedback.
Page 56-58

Extras

Resources
• 101 Dynamite Questions to Ask at Your Job
Interview by Richard Fein
• Interview Magic by Susan Britton Whitcomb
• The Definitive Book of Body Language by
Allan and Barbara Pease

• Try to have opportunity for a mock interview,
film it if you can
• Resources in town for affordable interview
attire
• Research the company ( do not limit it to the
company web site)
• Practice negotiating

Wonder Woman Bracelet # 1
Early in the Process
“I’d need to know more
about the job before I
could answer that”

“I’m sure you’ll make
me a fair offer based
upon the work I’ll be
doing and the
experience I bring”

“Salary is important.
What is also important to
me is the work. I’d like to
ask about…..”

“You seem concerned
about the salary. What is
the position budgeted
for?”

“Salary is only part of
the compensation
package. I’d need to
know more about the
other aspects.”

“Salary is appropriate to
discuss when there is a
job offer. Are you offering
me the job? ”

When they make you an offer..
• Say “hmmm” and pause
• Express interest in the job and ask for time
to think about it

When you get back to them
• Repeat your interest in the job and the
company and that you are confident it is a fit
• Repeat what you heard them offer
• Ask if they can do any better on the salary
• Either way say “I see” and then negotiate
anything else before accepting
• Get all agreements in writing

Resources
Jack Chapman

Roger Fisher & William Ury

Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide
Linda Babcock & Sara Laschever

Reminder: NOT Meeting Wednesday
See you Monday the 17th
• Get Offers – Make Offers
• How to evaluate offers
• Is this God’s calling?
• Win – Win Negotiations

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