1. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Bioengineering Interviewing Outline  Before the Interview Commercial Research What to wear  Types of Interviews Meal Interview Informational Interview Phone interview Group/panel interview 2 nd interview  During the Interview What to do! What not to Do!  After the Interview Thank you/follow-up

2. Dress for Interviews Men  Solid color, conservative suit  Conservative tie  Dark socks, professional shoes  Very limited jewelry  Neat, professional hairstyle  Go easy on the aftershave  Portfolio or briefcase Women  Solid color, conservative suit  Coordinated blouse  Close toed shoes  Limited jewelry  Neat, professional hairstyle  Sparse make-up & perfume  Portfolio or briefcase prepared by Deb Herman 2.08

3. Types of Interviews  Meal Interview  Informational Interview  Phone interview  Group/panel interview  2 nd interview

4. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Traditional versus Behavioral Interview Style  Traditional interviewer will allow you to project what you might or should do in a given situation  Behavioral interviewer is looking for past actions only – it is designed to minimize personal impressions that can affect the hiring decisions

5. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Questions to ask Recruiter  How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?  How does an employee succeed on your team?  What is the company's management style?  What is your ideal employee like?  How many people work in this office/department?  What do you like about working here?  What don't you like about working here and what would you change?

6. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Interview Questions NOT to Ask  What does this company do? (Do your research ahead of time!)  If I get the job when can I take time off for vacation? (Wait until you get the offer to mention prior commitments)  Can I change my schedule if I get the job? (If you need to figure out the logistics of getting to work don't mention it now...)  How much will the job pay? (wait until the next interview)  Did I get the job? (Don't be impatient.)

7. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Examples of Questionable Questions  What is your marital status? What is your spouse’s name? Spouse’s occupation?  Are you planning to have children? How many do you have?  What country are you a citizen of? In what country were you born?  What is your weight? Height?  What is your religious affiliation?

8. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Options for Answering an Illegal Question  Free to answer the question  Refuse to answer the question  Examine the intent behind the question and respond with an answer as it might apply to the job Which one would you choose? Think about it!

9. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 After the Interview  Make sure you know the next step in the process before leaving  Thank them for their time  Follow up with a thank you email

10. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Salary Negotiation  Consider Environment of the company Location Promotion possibilities Flexibility Benefits

11. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Tips for Salary Negotiation Research salary ranges before you begin the interviewing process http://www.salary.com - general info http://www.salary.com http://www.jobstarg.org - general info http://www.jobstarg.org http://www.bestplaces.net/col/ - cost of living and comparisons http://www.bestplaces.net/col/ www.Vault.com/Salary - general info www.Vault.com/Salary

12. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Tips for Salary Negotiation, cont.  The first inquiry about salary may come in the form of an application  Factor the organization's entire compensation package

13. prepared by Deb Herman 2.08 Questions????????? Thank you!