Interviewing Appendix (Ch 8A)

Learning Outcomes

LO4: Interview strategies for job seekers

Before we start…

What are some “Do’s and Don’ts” for job interviews?

What questions do you have about job

interviews?

Job Interviews

Applying for the job

Preparing for the interview

Behavior during the interview

Following up

Job Interviews

Applying for the job

Preparing for the interview

Behavior during the interview

Following up

Applying for the job

Research job requirements and company

Write an effective cover letter

Prepare a professional résumé

Applying for the job

• Research job requirements

• Research company

• How?

Cover Letters

Further detail

• Qualifications for position

• Employment and experience relevant to position

Professional Format

• Identify the job

• Brief summary of qualifications

• Indicate hope to be contacted for an interview

• Close with thanks

Résumés

What should be on a résumé?

Résumés

Contact information

Career objective*

Employment history

Education

Relevant professional affiliations

Military background

Special skills

Community service

References*

Résumés

• Clear descriptions

• Bullets & sentence fragments typically OK

• Use “Action” words and phrases

• Focus on your accomplishments

Résumés

Example:

Computer Technician, Joe-Bob’s Office

◦ Helped with the day to day operations of all the computers

◦ Fixed things that needed fixing

Résumés

Example:

Computer Technician, Joe-Bob’s Office

◦ Maintained all office computers

◦ Diagnosed and repaired issues for all employees

◦ Used ABC software system on a daily basis

Résumés

Example:

Office Assistant, XYZ Law Firm

◦ I was responsible for answering the phones and scheduling appointments for the attorneys

Résumés

Example

Office Assistant, XYZ Law Firm

◦ Answered incoming calls on a multi line phone system

◦ Scheduled and verified appointments for six attorneys

Job Interviews

Applying for the job

Preparing for the interview

Behavior during the interview

Following up

Preparing for the interview

What can you do to prepare for a Job

Interview??

Preparing for the interview

Prepare a self-summary

◦ Employment

◦ Skills

◦ Strengths/weaknesses

Prepare a list of questions about the

company and the job*

Rehearse questions

Job Interviews

Applying for the job

Preparing for the interview

Behavior during the interview

Following up

During the Interview

Dress appropriately

During the Interview

Dress appropriately

Arrive on time

During the Interview

Dress appropriately

Arrive on time

Bring supplies

During the Interview

Dress appropriately

Arrive on time

Bring supplies

Use active listening

During the Interview

Dress appropriately

Arrive on time

Bring supplies

Use active listening

Think before answering

During the Interview

Dress appropriately

Arrive on time

Bring supplies

Use active listening

Think before answering

Be enthusiastic

During the Interview

Dress appropriately

Arrive on time

Bring supplies

Use active listening

Think before answering

Be enthusiastic

Ask questions*

Job Interviews

Applying for the job

Preparing for the interview

Behavior during the interview

Following up

After the interview

Write a thank you note.

Self-assess your performance

Contact the interviewer for feedback