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Interview skills Program at ICIB 30th March 2007 FOOTPRINTS

Interviewee Skills Preparing for the half hour that can change your life

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TYPES OF INTERVIEWS STRESS INTERVIEWS INFORMATION SEEKING NON SPECIFIC INTERVIEWS TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS MANAGERIAL INTERVIEWS GD’S, ROLE PLAYS, GROUP TASKS PANELS, ONE ON ONE INTERVIEWS HIERARCHICAL INTERVIEWS FOOTPRINTS

You have obtained an Interview Congratulations! NOW CLEAN THE SLATE

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No matter how qualified you are on paper, you need to present yourself to the people who have the authority to hire you. YOU NEED TO REBUILD YOUR SLATE

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WHY PREPARE? Preparation builds confidence, improves the likelihood of success, reduces surprises and enables you to handle unknowns AND MOST OF ALL Preparation gives you the COMPETITIVE EDGE FOOTPRINTS

MATCHING NEEDS SKILLS KNOWLEGDE ATTITUDE FOOTPRINTS

PREPARATION

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OPEN PRESENTING YOURSELF EXPLORING INFORMATION CLOSING

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OPEN HOW DO YOU GET COMFORTABLE IN AN INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE CONVERSATIONS, MANNERISMS / SMALL TALK CONTOUR INITIAL IMPACT ON THE PANEL COMPLETE DATA OF SELF PRESENTATION OF SELF, CLOTHES, POSTURE FIRST IMPACT FOOTPRINTS

TRUTH Approximately 75% of the interview is based upon your appearance and how well you present yourself. FOOTPRINTS

DRESS Neatly and Conservatively

Do not wear heavy perfume/aftershave lotion o much jewelry.

ewelry should be limited to a single necklace o chain, a ring and small button type earrings for women

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Conservative rules the day You want to wear something that makes the interviewer think “professional” and “competent”. You also want to wear something that avoids directing the focus away from you and onto your clothes. Grooming Counts An expensive suit will not compensate for dirty fingernails, messy hair, and wrinkled clothes Good grooming indicates attention to detail and respect FOOTPRINTS for others

Be certain of the date, time, place, name of the organization and the interviewer.

Be a few minutes early. NEVER BE LATE! Remember to make time for unforeseen circumstances such as traffic jams or the Howe Center elevator

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RESEARCH THE COMPANY

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Know the following:  How old the company is  What its products or services are Where its plants, offices or stores are located  What its growth has been  How its prospects look for the future How do I find these things out? Websites Friends References FOOTPRINTS

RE-Review your resume Be prepared to answer questions about your Education Work Experience Activities/Interests Major Grades Goals Be sure what is on your resume is current and accurate and always be prepared to fill out an application upon arrival. Know your references! FOOTPRINTS

Preparation Tips 1. Prepare your answers for typical questions 2. Write down your success stories 3. Select your references 4. Learn about the organization and its people 5. Prepare the questions you will ask the interviewer about the job and the company 6. Select your outfit and have it dry-cleaned or laundered if necessary

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How do I craft a success story? •Think of a situation (work or school). •Explain when or where this situation took place. •Explain the situation? What obstacles, challenges or problems called for your action? •State the action you took? •Share the results or outcomes? Quantify those results – how many, how large, what percent? •Convey the transferable skills you used or learned that you can bring to the job. FOOTPRINTS

Practice Makes Perfect Practice interviewing with a friend Schedule a Mock Interview with your Career Development office Practice in front of a mirror or on a video camera FOOTPRINTS

THE INTERVIEW

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THE GREETING Greet the interviewer by name as you enter the office if you are sure of the pronunciation. Take your cues from the interviewer. Be sure to shake the interviewer’s hand-firmly.

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DURING THE INTERVIEW Promote positive communication •Be frank and truthful in your answers – avoid being negative •Be enthusiastic about what you have done and what you can do. THINK POSITIVE! •Project attentiveness. LISTEN, MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT •Ask for clarification if you do not understand the question •Be careful not to criticize former employers, professors, •or anything for that matter! FOOTPRINTS

DO’S SEEK CLARIFICATION ASK FOR TIME TO THINK PUSH BACK IF YOU DON’T AGREE ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION ASK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE FOOTPRINTS

DONT’S COMPETE WITH THE INTERVIEWER GIVE UP EASILY BE DISAGREEABLE INTERRUPT ASK WHAT THE COMPANY WILL DO VOLUNTEER TO SHOW NEGATIVE TRAITS

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What does the recruiter seek? 1. Ability to communicate – can you organize your thoughts and ideas effectively when writing or speaking? Can you present your ideas in a positive way. 2. Self-Confidence – Can you demonstrate a sense of maturity and direction that enables you to deal positively and effectively with situations and people? 3. Willingness to accept responsibility – are you someone who recognizes what needs to be done? Are you willing to get it done? Are you willing to do more than what is required of you? 4. Flexibility – Are you capable of change and receptive to new ideas and situations?

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compete with others and a willingness to be measured by your performance in relation to that competition? 7. Goal achievement – Can you identify, work toward and obtain specific goals? Can you look ahead, anticipate the future and make long-range plans? 8. Level of Initiative – Can you identify purposeful work and take action? Do you always wait to be told what to do? 9. Possession of technical skills or ability to achieve them – Do you possess the skills necessary for the particular job or do you have the ability to learn them FOOTPRINTS

10. Direction – Do you know where you want to be in two or three years? Do you know enough about your field to know the different opportunities available and what type of position will satisfy your knowledge and goals? 11. Level of energy – Are you ambitious? Do you possess drive? Can you take charge of a situation? Would you be willing to put in extra time and time to accomplish a specific task 12. Interpersonal skills – Can you get along with people who are different from you in any respect? Can you work with them toward a common goal in a professional manner? 13. Leadership – Do you have the ability to gain people’s respect and confidence? Can you organize and direct a group of people? Can you delegate responsibilities? FOOTPRINTS

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14. Knowledge of the company – Are you familiar with the company’s products and services; potential growth areas?

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Ten Rules for Interviewing 1.

Keep your answers brief and concise.

2. Include concrete, quantifiable data 3. Repeat your key strengths three times 4. Prepare five or more success stories 5. Put yourself on their team 6. Image is often as important as content 7. Ask questions 8. Maintain a conversational flow 9. Research the company, product lines and competitors 10. Keep an interview journal FOOTPRINTS

Types of questions to ask the interviewer What would be a typical assignment/day? What type of training/orientation would I have? What might I expect in terms of job progression? How does this particular department fit into the entire structure of the organization? Growth opportunities assuming I get selected

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CLOSING DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ASK FOR JOB RELATED INFORMATION ASK FOR COMPANY GROWTH PLANS CAREER RELATED OPPORTUNITIES HR POLICIES TRG. & DEVELEPMENT OPPORTUNITIES END DISCUSSION WITH PLEASANTERIES 

Be alert to signs from the interviewer that the session is closing. Thank the interviewer at the close of the interview. Ask what the next step will be. FOOTPRINTS

FOLLOW-UP

Send a well-written thank-you letter within 24 hours. Include a reiteration of the job as you understand it, points you may have forgotten to mention, and a response to any concerns expressed. Keep in contact with the interviewer.

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