Your Appointment With Your Future Is Now
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This is a nuts and bolts presentation on everything you need to know about interviewing for a job. From what to wear, what questions to ask, and what to bring- this presentation is made available to you by the Jobing Foundation.
Your Appointment With Your Future Is Now
- 1. The Interview Your Appointment With Your Future Is Now...
- 2. The Purpose of the Interview The resume gets you the interview The interview gets you the job Start with the goal in mind.
- 3. Your Goal Goal If the process will be multiple interviews, your goal is the next interview If one, the goal is an offer of employment ALWAYS! Even when you decide this is not the job for you. Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 4. First Impressions You never get a 2 nd chance to make a 1 st impression 7-10 seconds to make a great first impression Build rapport Every person you meet could be an influencer Appearances DO matter! Dress Hair Makeup/cologne Jewelry Handshake Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 5. What to Bring What to Bring Pen Portfolio/legal pad Copies of your resume Cover letter Notes from your research What NOT to Bring Children Phone Extra bags even a purse can get in your way Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 6. Preparing for the Interview Research Rehearse Pre-Interview Discovery Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 7. PRE-Interview Discovery Correct spelling of interviewer(s) names Steps in the hiring process How many interviews are expected Who will be performing the interview What format is the interview How many candidates are currently being considered Why are they hiring for this position? Growth? Replacement? How many employees in the dept? Company? Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 8. Give Yourself an Advantage Interview someone who currently holds the job or works for the company! What does the day look like? What are the most commonly used skills? Work environment / atmosphere Normal attire Whats the boss like? Whats important? How did he/she get the job? Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 9. Types of Interviews Traditional Historical Stress detector Knowledge based gut feel based on rapport Behavioral Past behaviors predict future actions Stories Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 10. Common Traditional Questions Tell me about yourself Strengths and weaknesses Accomplishments or failures Why do you want to work here? Why are you leaving your current positions? What are your career goals? What do you do for fun? Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 11. Sample Behavioral Interview Questions Tell me about a time when you worked with a team and the outcome? Provide an example of a stressful situation in your previous job and what Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 12. Handling Sticky Situations Career Gap Position the gap as a career decision Focus on accomplishments and skills used during the gap Play up professional affiliations Have you ever been fired or laid off? Lessons learned or positive spin Discrimination or just ignorance Give the benefit of the doubt Stay positive Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 13. One Question Thats Always Asked Do you have any questions for me? Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 14. Do you have any questions for me? What kind of orientation or training program will I complete when I begin the job? What kind of person succeeds in this company? What will be the biggest challenge Ill have in the job? What do you enjoy most about working for this company? Dislike most? Could you describe your (the company) management style? What are some goals youve set for this position? Why did the person who had this job before succeed or fail? Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org Leave a Lasting Impression!
- 15. Remember! The interview is about whats in it for the company Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 16. Make the Ask... Close Ask for the job Ask for the next interview Ask for the next step Most importantly, ASK. Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 17. Following the Interview Always write a thank you note. Include high points of interview as well as things you would have like to have mentioned in the interview. Snail mail or email. Evaluate the interview Review your resume against the interview Know when to follow up If you dont get the job ask for feedback on your interview. Thank them for their honesty. Do not try to re-sell yourself. Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 18. Negotiations The interview is about whats in it for the company If the employer hasnt brought it up now is NOT the time to discuss compensation If they do Know what youre worth Consider complete compensation package, not just salary Let them offer first whenever possible Provide a range Be reasonable in follow through (1 business day) Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 19. Interview Agenda Review Introduction / schmooze Points You Want Covered Abilities / Skills Experience Specific examples of success Questions for the Company Ask for the Follow up Interview or THE JOB! Thank you letter Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
- 20. Questions? Jobing Foundation | JobingFoundation.org
Editor's Notes
- This presentation is for all levels. Presenter can customize and stress certain areas more than others for various groups. For instance, for entry level job seekers spend extra time on areas such as dress, handshake, common simple questions For more advanced, additional time can be spent on practicing behaviorial interviews and negotiations.
- This is just a statement. Brings the point home that this is most important part of the job search. Mention that most people spends hours on the resume, but then just show up for the interview unprepared.
- Start with the goal in mind Discuss the point that even if you decide this is not the job for you, use this experience as a training ground. Seek to impress. Goal to 1) get the job offer, 2) get moved on to the next step or interview in multiple interview process
- Discuss 1 st impressions How to build rapport Appearance, discussion of over the top and appropriate Handshake may want to practice if its a younger group
- Discuss each and why Pen(s) to take notes, fill out applications. Good impression if you dont have to ask for one. Portfolio/legal pad. You can carry your loose papers inside. Take notes, write down questions to ask . Multiple copies of your resume so you can give the interviewer the pretty one. May have multiple interviewers. Cover letter so that you can be thorough Notes from your research. Print off the first few pages of their website or the job advertisement. Not to Bring Children you want to provide the impression that you have your family concerns handled Phone leave it in the car or at least turn it off Extra bags may make you appear clumsy when picking up multiple items. Even a purse can have that affect.
- Research company website Products and services What can you find out about the job Rehearse Have someone ask you common questions Think stories Pre-interview discovery When someone calls you to set up an interview (what to ask on next slide)
- These are items you can ask the person that calls to set up the in person interview STRESS spellings and why its so important
- Discuss with the audience this being uncomfortable. How to find someone that works there through your network or just cold calling How would this give you an advantage?
- There are basically 2 types of interviews traditional and behavioral. General differences between the two. Trend is moving towards behavioral. Most larger organizations will utilize this technique. Sample questions on next few slides.
- Discuss how to answer these.
- Discuss stories. Have a moral to the story. These are difficult on the spot, thats why its imperative to think of some examples ahead of time. If time have audience members give some examples of how theyd answer.
- Discuss Other sticky situations? Focus on staying POSITIVE and go back to the lessons learned.
- This is a great one to have audience participation.. Just put up the header and ask theres one question thats asked at EVERY interview bar none. Let them throw out the common ones and then give them the hint. Hint: The question comes at the end of the interview.
- Suggestion to write down some of these sample generic questions a few pages back on the legal pad. Always have a question to ask. 1 st impression most important, 2 nd most important is the last impression Having a question thats NOT about salary or benefits -- will leave a great last impression
- This is why you DONT discuss salary and benefits. Keep the focus on what you can do for the company, not what the company can do for you.
- This is the one time that everyone is a salesperson and the product is YOU. Make the ASK. Dont leave the interview until you have at least done a trial close.
- Thank you note Evaluate the interview for yourself. Make notes on what youd like to do differently. Review your resume against the interview meaning.. Did you highlight the skills that were most important Follow up. Call when you say youre going to call. Feedback you probably wont get any negative, but perhaps ask for specifics on your interview style or ways you could improve. Use it as a learning step.
- DONT talk salary unless they bring it up. Complete compensation. Salary is not all there is. Look at complete package. Know what youre worth what you need to make, salary websites (usually skew a bit
- This slide is to just take a final review Suggestion that the job seeker take this with them and ensure that at the end of the interview that theyve covered everything that THEY want to cover. Did they point out special applicable skills, abilities, experience? Did they ask at least ONE question about the job or the company? Did they do the ASK? Did they write a thank you letter with one follow up stress point it in it?