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Interview Techniques
Objectives
Preparation Interview Techniques Post Interview Follow Up
Interviewing is a two way street!
Interviewing is a two way street!
Employers are attempting to determine if you are fit for their job
YOU decide if the job and environment is the right fit for you
Preparation
Create a professional portfolio which includes: Extra copies of your resumes References Samples of relevant papers/projects Notepad and pen
Preparation - ResumeContent:
Name Address/Telephone Objective Education Experience Achievement Skills References
Preparation – Resume
Resume should have a clean, professional format. Fonts matter!
Avoid going more than 1-2 pages Identify accomplishments, not just job descriptions –
what did you do? Quantify Accomplishments Create a career summary to give a brief overview of
who you are and what you do Personalize your resume for the job
Preparation – LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is your professional identity, utilize it!
Fill out your profile completely (courses, volunteering, etc.)
Preparation – Dress for success
Preparation – Dress for Success!
Check for company dress code Less is more Neutral/Conservative Colors are
always safe
Preparation – Research
Preparation
Do homework on the company and the position (Careers Page)
Who do you know at this company? Be your best self! – Review your background
according to the job description, be prepared with examples from your resume
Interview Techniques
Types of Interviews• Phone• Panel/Group• Meal• Onsite Interview
Interview Questions
Standard/Traditional: Targeting your education, work experience, and career goals
Behavioral Questions: These focus on your actions and behaviors in a previous setting
Interview Questions
Standard/Traditional: Targeting your education, work experience, and career goals What makes you qualified for this job? What are your short term and long term
goals? Why are you interested in this role?
Interview Questions
Behavioral Questions: These focus on your actions and behaviors in a previous setting What is your greatest failure and how did you
learn from it? Tell me about a time you were a team player Give me an example when you took initiative
and took the lead
Interview Do’s
DO answer the question directly DO take deep breathes DO ask for clarification DO display positive body language (eye contact,
firm handshake, smile, be attentive) DO come prepared with questions DO arrive early
Interview Don’t’s
DON’T have your cell phone on DON’T chew gum in your interview DON’T make negative comments about previous
employers or experience DON’T lie DON’T answer questions with just yes or no.
Explain when possible
Post Interview
Thank each interviewer for the time Send a post-interview thank you letter
(email or hand written or LinkedIn) Ask for post-interview timelines
You ready to interview?
Mock Interview Questions
What makes you qualified for this job? What are your short term and long term goals? What is your greatest failure and how did you
learn from it? Give me an example when you took initiative
and took the lead
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