This document provides tips and advice for interviewing successfully. It discusses researching the organization in advance, preparing materials like resumes and references, dressing professionally, being on time and making eye contact during the interview. Interview questions to expect are listed, along with tips for answering questions about experience, qualities and handling difficult situations. The document stresses practicing answers aloud and showing enthusiasm for contributing to the organization. Resources for additional interview preparation are also listed.

1. Tips & Tricks of Interviewing!MiKaylaSanockiLeadership Development CoordinatorJanuary 22nd, 2011

2. LET’S GET MOVING!! - What is your favorite movie?- What is your least favorite subject in school?- What is your favorite pizza topping?- What do you like to do the most over the weekend?

3. Types of Interviews PhoneBehavioralFormalDinnerPersonal

4. Where to Start?ResearchUp date resume DressThe InterviewTips & Tricks

5. ResearchFind out about the Organization Mission Statements?Goals?Main Purpose of Organization?Ask around, see if anyone else you know has worked thereWrite down questions that pertain

6. Up Date MaterialsCardsResumes (Extra copies)References:Give them a heads upCurrent place of employmentCover LetterPortfolioAny materials given to them earlier

7. Dress for success

8. MenDress Suit Solid dress ShirtShoe color matches Belt colorLong dress socks match your pantsNo pink or Crazy tiesGood HygieneWinter Time:Professional coat

9. WomenClassic LooksNo Bold PrintNo revealing ClothesNo Jingly BanglesClose toed shoes No or low heel heightTame jewelry Good HygieneHair4 B’sBack, Butt, Breast, Belly

10. The Interview Be on TimeArrive 15 Minutes EarlyEye ContactFirm Handshake Upbeat attitudeConfidence!

11. During the InterviewAvoid Swiveling ChairsUse hand gestures or keep hands in lapAvoid any fidgeting

12. Mirror TechniquesVoiceFormal vs. CasualHand gesturesEye ContactProximity Mirror the actions of the interviewer

13. During the InterviewAsk Questions:About the companyWhat’s a typical day like?About the InterviewerHow did you come to work here?When do you expect to have your decision made?

14. After the Interview FOLLOW UP!Hand written thank you note within 24 hoursIf you’re hired: Thank them againIf you’re not: Formally thank them for the opportunity & that you appreciate their time.

15. Question Categories Typically asked by EmployersBackground/Activities/VolunteerWork ExperienceInterestsMotivationsWork RelationshipsCharacterKnowledge

16. Questions! Tell me about Past Job experiences.Tell me about your worst boss.Never Bad Mouth Past Employers, Friends or Colleagues!*Find a way to show what you have learned from the experience and share that with the interviewer

17. Your Turn!What are your BEST qualities?What are your WORST qualities?How do you handle DIFFICULT people?How would other people DESCRIBE you?How do you answer “Tell me about yourself?”Take some time to think about the answers to these questions. Always show that you are willing to learn and adapt to situations around you.

18. TipsTake time to reflect on yourselfPractice key answersIncorporate past experiences and examplesSay them out loud to build comfortNOW is not the time to by MODESTBe genuinely curious

19. TipsQuestions should show a working knowledge of the companyDon’t get too personalDon’t ask about compensation or benefitsShow enthusiasm for how you can contributeHave business maturity

20. On Campus ResourcesCareer ServicesInterview StreamIn your own home:http://www.winona.edu/career/interviewstream.htmlOr at career ServicesAdvisors

22. Questions?