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TheThe
Job InterviewJob Interview
ObjectivesObjectives
• Understand the
concept & purpose of
the interview
• Learn how to prepare
for your interview
• Develop strategies and
techniques for a good
interview
The three most important things
you should do before your
interview:
1. PREPARE!1. PREPARE!
2. PREPARE!2. PREPARE!
3. PREPARE!3. PREPARE!
DEFINITION OFDEFINITION OF
INTERVIEWINTERVIEW
• Any face-to-face contact with anyone
who has the authority to hire or
supervise a person with your skills.
They may or may not have a job
opening at the time you interview
with them.
Before the InterviewBefore the Interview
• Research the employer
• Find out what the job responsibilities are
• Find out and record where, when, and
with whom you will interview with
• Prepare a resume
Why spend time finding out
about the employer/job?
• Your goal is to show
the employer why you
are the best person for
the job
• Relate your strengths
and experience to the
job
First ImpressionsFirst Impressions
• Your Resume
• Your Application
• Your Clothes &
Appearance
• Your Body Language
Face to FaceFace to Face
• The Dirty Dozen - Interview Questions
• You say you can do the job - Prove It!!
Prove You Can Do The Job
• Employers want
concrete examples
• Identify your skills:
adaptive,
transferable, and
job-related
• Present a good
“story”
• Use data - numbers,
volume, %, etc.
• Emphasize results:
what happened as a
result of your
skills/efforts?
• Link up what you’re
good at to how you
can help the
employer out in this
job
What is the employerWhat is the employer
looking for?looking for?
• Job skills and transferable/adaptable skills
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Teamwork
• Productivity
• Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills & Leadership Skills
• Communication/Customer Service
• Ability to continuously learn
Closing the InterviewClosing the Interview
• Review your
strengths
• Ask questions
• The Call-Back
Follow-upFollow-up
• Send a Thank You
• Call back in a few
weeks
• Get a second
interview
Don’t Give UpDon’t Give Up
• It takes time and
persistence to
reach your goal
• Consider every
interview a
learning
experience

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The job interview

  • 2. ObjectivesObjectives • Understand the concept & purpose of the interview • Learn how to prepare for your interview • Develop strategies and techniques for a good interview
  • 3. The three most important things you should do before your interview: 1. PREPARE!1. PREPARE! 2. PREPARE!2. PREPARE! 3. PREPARE!3. PREPARE!
  • 4. DEFINITION OFDEFINITION OF INTERVIEWINTERVIEW • Any face-to-face contact with anyone who has the authority to hire or supervise a person with your skills. They may or may not have a job opening at the time you interview with them.
  • 5. Before the InterviewBefore the Interview • Research the employer • Find out what the job responsibilities are • Find out and record where, when, and with whom you will interview with • Prepare a resume
  • 6. Why spend time finding out about the employer/job? • Your goal is to show the employer why you are the best person for the job • Relate your strengths and experience to the job
  • 7. First ImpressionsFirst Impressions • Your Resume • Your Application • Your Clothes & Appearance • Your Body Language
  • 8. Face to FaceFace to Face • The Dirty Dozen - Interview Questions • You say you can do the job - Prove It!!
  • 9. Prove You Can Do The Job • Employers want concrete examples • Identify your skills: adaptive, transferable, and job-related • Present a good “story” • Use data - numbers, volume, %, etc. • Emphasize results: what happened as a result of your skills/efforts? • Link up what you’re good at to how you can help the employer out in this job
  • 10. What is the employerWhat is the employer looking for?looking for? • Job skills and transferable/adaptable skills • Flexibility • Dependability • Teamwork • Productivity • Creative Thinking and Problem Solving • Organizational Skills & Leadership Skills • Communication/Customer Service • Ability to continuously learn
  • 11. Closing the InterviewClosing the Interview • Review your strengths • Ask questions • The Call-Back
  • 12. Follow-upFollow-up • Send a Thank You • Call back in a few weeks • Get a second interview
  • 13. Don’t Give UpDon’t Give Up • It takes time and persistence to reach your goal • Consider every interview a learning experience