The Job Interview

Objectives
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!
2. PREPARE!
3. PREPARE!

DEFINITION OF INTERVIEW
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 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 Impressions
Your Resume
Your Application
Your Clothes & Appearance
Your Body Language

Face 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 employer
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 Interview
Review your strengths
Ask questions
The Call-Back

Follow-up
Send a Thank You
Call back in a few weeks
Get a second interview