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The Interviewing The Interviewing ProcessProcess

Career Skills for the IT Career Skills for the IT ProfessionalProfessional

The Hiring ProcessThe Hiring Process

► Job interview process varies from organization to Job interview process varies from organization to organization. Ask HR representative about their organization. Ask HR representative about their hiring process.hiring process.

► Phase OnePhase One – Phone Interview – Phone Interview Can be means of setting up a time for an in-person Can be means of setting up a time for an in-person

interview ORinterview OR A 30 – 60 minute interview used to screen candidates.A 30 – 60 minute interview used to screen candidates. Questions asked are similar to the ones you’ll get in an Questions asked are similar to the ones you’ll get in an

in-person interview, if you proceed to the next phase.in-person interview, if you proceed to the next phase.

Phone EtiquettePhone Etiquette

► Create a positive first impression.Create a positive first impression.► Pay attention to how the caller identifies them Pay attention to how the caller identifies them

self so you can use their name to connect with self so you can use their name to connect with them through out the conversation.them through out the conversation.

► Be professional and not to casual or unduly Be professional and not to casual or unduly friendly.friendly.

► Before hanging up verify interview time, date, Before hanging up verify interview time, date, and location.and location.

►Get the name, job title, and phone number of Get the name, job title, and phone number of the contact person in case you need to the contact person in case you need to reschedule.reschedule.

Phone EtiquettePhone Etiquette

►Restate your interest in the job.Restate your interest in the job.►Thank the caller for inviting you to Thank the caller for inviting you to

come in for an interview.come in for an interview.►While job hunting, if employers will be While job hunting, if employers will be

calling your home, make sure your calling your home, make sure your answering machine or voice mail is answering machine or voice mail is professional.professional.

The Hiring ProcessThe Hiring Process

►Phase TwoPhase Two – – In-Person InterviewsIn-Person Interviews Most widely used form of interviewing.Most widely used form of interviewing. Interviewer has a fixed set of questions that Interviewer has a fixed set of questions that

they ask candidate with aim to find out what they ask candidate with aim to find out what candidates level of skills in areas pertinent candidates level of skills in areas pertinent to role they will fulfill for the company.to role they will fulfill for the company.

Interviewer can be aInterviewer can be a► human resource managerhuman resource manager► actual person you would be working foractual person you would be working for► personnel from department you would be personnel from department you would be

working inworking in

What are employers looking What are employers looking for?for?

►Does the candidate have the skills and Does the candidate have the skills and abilities to perform the job?abilities to perform the job?

►Does the candidate possess the Does the candidate possess the enthusiasm and work ethic that the enthusiasm and work ethic that the employer expects?employer expects?

►Will the candidate be a team player Will the candidate be a team player and fit into the organization?and fit into the organization?

In-Person InterviewIn-Person Interview

►Multiple interviews may be required Multiple interviews may be required either on the same day or on different either on the same day or on different occasions.occasions. Each round of interviews will include people Each round of interviews will include people

from different levels of the organization.from different levels of the organization. No matter how long the process goes on, No matter how long the process goes on,

you must maintain your energy and focus!you must maintain your energy and focus!

► In-Person Interviews can take on many In-Person Interviews can take on many formats...formats...

In-Person Interview FormatsIn-Person Interview Formats

► Panel InterviewsPanel Interviews Similar to one-on-one interview but with Similar to one-on-one interview but with

more people involved asking the questions.more people involved asking the questions. Remember to give your answer to the Remember to give your answer to the

person who asked the question.person who asked the question. Make brief eye contact with other panel Make brief eye contact with other panel

members to make them feel included while members to make them feel included while directing answer to interviewer asking directing answer to interviewer asking question.question.


► Group Interviews (rarely used)Group Interviews (rarely used) Employer interviews a number of candidates at Employer interviews a number of candidates at

one time. Used to determine how well you one time. Used to determine how well you interact with others in a group environment.interact with others in a group environment.

Break candidates into small groups and give Break candidates into small groups and give them a problem to solve.them a problem to solve.

Observers will assess things such as:Observers will assess things such as:► Contribution to discussionContribution to discussion► ExpressionExpression► Reaction to othersReaction to others► Contribution towards reaching group goal.Contribution towards reaching group goal.


► Campus InterviewsCampus Interviews Used most for new graduates as an initial Used most for new graduates as an initial

screening.screening. Last approximately 30 - 45 minutes.Last approximately 30 - 45 minutes. Usually conducted by one interviewer.Usually conducted by one interviewer. Preparation for this interview is as Preparation for this interview is as

important as preparation for on-site important as preparation for on-site interview.interview.


► Behavior Interviews (very popular)Behavior Interviews (very popular) Based on theory that past performance is the Based on theory that past performance is the

best indicator of future behavior.best indicator of future behavior. Questions probe specific past behaviors.Questions probe specific past behaviors. Prepare by recalling scenarios that fit the various Prepare by recalling scenarios that fit the various

types of behavior interviewing questions.types of behavior interviewing questions. Recent grads can use class projects and group Recent grads can use class projects and group

situations as examples.situations as examples. Hobbies and volunteer work can also provide Hobbies and volunteer work can also provide

examples.examples.

How to answer Behavior How to answer Behavior Interview QuestionsInterview Questions

1.1. Describe the situationDescribe the situation

2.2. Discuss the actions you tookDiscuss the actions you took

3.3. Relate the outcomesRelate the outcomes

4.4. Specify what you learned from the Specify what you learned from the situationsituation


► Presentation InterviewsPresentation Interviews If public speaking or making presentations are job If public speaking or making presentations are job

requirements you may be asked to give a requirements you may be asked to give a presentation as part of the interview process.presentation as part of the interview process.

Topic may be given or you may be able to choose Topic may be given or you may be able to choose your own topic. Time limit may be 5 - 15 minutes.your own topic. Time limit may be 5 - 15 minutes.

Employer may ask you to give a presentation Employer may ask you to give a presentation with no advance notice to see how you perform with no advance notice to see how you perform under pressure.under pressure.

Often require the use of visual aids such as Often require the use of visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations.PowerPoint presentations.

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