Interviewing 101

Interviewing 101You got yourself in the door now its time to WOW them!Interview Skills

The fake it until you make it part!The Lead-Up:On the Day:Application formResearch completed Cover Letter & Resume submittedReference Check A professional response to an interview request Full night of sleep scheduled before the interview

Extra copies of your resumeCopies of your references (separate)Proper attire ConfidenceA handshake that seals the deal! THE HANDSHAKEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JE5OsVnPvk

Lets make a circle and practice handshakes Firm but not roughGood eye contactSmilePolite and professional greetingInterview Skills 1 to 10Step One Know your TargetStep Two Know YourselfStep Three PracticeStep Four Arrive EarlyStep Five Dress the PartStep Six Make a GREAT First ImpressionStep Seven Answer WellStep Eight Ask QuestionsStep Nine Be YourselfStep Ten Follow Up

Interview Dos

Research the companyPrepare by asking yourself questionsPractice your answersBring an extra resumeArrive 10-15 mins earlyDress AppropriatelyMaintain eye contactBe PositiveBe HonestSell yourselfBe AssertiveShow youre a team playerFollow upInterview Donts

Dont be unpreparedDont rambleDont give yes or no answersDont be rudeDont neglect your appearance

Dont criticize anyoneDont lieDont name dropDont make excusesDont be too aggressiveDont be indecisivehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4D1hhDWunQ

Social Media and Professionalismhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42nef47wOjM

Interview QuestionsSamples of Traditional Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself.What are your strengths and weaknesses?Why did you apply for this job?What jobs have you enjoyed the most? The least? Why?Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?What do you know about our company?What qualifications do you have that make you think that you will be successful in this position?What academic subjects do you like the best? Least?

Samples of Behaviour Interview Questions

Give me an example of a time when you did more than was required in your job. What was the result?Describe the most stressful situation you have encountered. How did you handle it? What was the outcome?Describe a situation where you wished that you had behaved differently. What was the outcome?Weve all had to work with someone who was difficult. Tell me about the most difficult situation that you have experienced and how you handled it. What was the result?How do you define doing a good job?Tell me about the most enjoyable job youve had. What made this job so enjoyable?Tell me about a situation that occurred as a result of a lack of communication.Have you ever had to rely on information given verbally in order to carry out your task? Give some examples. Did this ever cause a problem?

What is the difference between these two types of interview questions?Interview QuestionsThe abstract or obscure If you were an animal which would you be and why?How would you move Mount Everest?Why are man-hole covers round instead of square?

What is the purpose of these questions?

Story from my friend who works in HRPracticeLets practice talking to people about ourselves first without the added pressure of having to sell ourselves to a potential employerLets make our inside/outside circle again

Time to PracticeSteps to Success:

Look over the sample interview questionsAnswer each question personally on a separate piece of paperPractice with a peer (take turns being the interviewer and the interviewerWhy should you prepare questions in advance when you are not sure exactly what you will be asked?- Personal examples

Note: You will be evaluated on your interview skills with me VERY SOON!