JOBTALKS The Follow-Up Interview Career Search Strategies Indiana University Kelley School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D.

The Follow-Up Interview Other Names Site Visit Office Visit The Secondary Interview The Callback Interview The Plant Visit

The Employment Process The follow-up interview is NOT the last step Evaluate Work Accept Offer Second Interview Interview Letter Resume

The Hiring Process The Interview Process Screen 1 Evaluate 2 Sell 3 preliminary interview secondary interview job offer matchassess negotiate

Purpose Of Follow-Up Interview Assess skills and abilities: courses Review work experiences Test for competencies-technical qualifications Evaluate potential talents

Purpose Organizational Fit values interests personality skills Evaluate Personal Qualities

Plan Meet future supervisor Meet future peers/colleagues Evaluate cultural fit

Results Multiple evaluators Arrive at a consensus decision Concurrence

Employer's Offer sell the candidates on the organization money growth Fun/happiness prestige mobility challenge

Candidate Evaluation Approaches group programs selection committee individual interviews

Follow-Up Interview Itinerary complete day of interviews evaluation and testing plant/office/facility tours

Interview Schedule Fully planned day Very little Free time Functional manager evaluation Peer evaluations Testing procedures Tours

Secondary Interview Candidate Agenda John M. Smart B.S., M.B.A. Finance my University Tuesday, March 16, 20xx Arrives evening before-Holiday Center 9:00 Orientation by Host 9:30 Interviews 12:00 Group Luncheon 1:30 Testing 2:30 Interviews 4:00 Personal Debriefing by human resources Many Variations

Orientation with human resources Schedule Organization of day Explanation of human resource policies near start of day

End of the Day Wrap-Up Feedback Expense Reimbursement policy Follow-up procedures

Who pays? Receipts needed Not all employers pay expenses Expense Reimbursement

Hotel Expenses Overnight sometimes necessary Reservations usually by the employer Direct bill to employer if possible Use business level accommodations

Meal Expense Guidelines Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Travel Mode Automobile (within 100 miles) Airlines

Trip Reimbursement rarely immediate action takes 3-5 weeks pro-rate costs of multiple visits in same area

Interview Preparation Many web-based resources Similar to the initial interview Expect an in-depth analysis

Interview Preparation annual report job description current articles employment brochure investment surveys product brochures website exploration

Preparation Essentials t contacts t position information t arrangement details

Normal Routine t know what to expect t more in-depth evaluation of personal qualities t more of a competency review-skills t series of interviews with different professional staff

Interview Concerns t every interview is important t organizational politics play an important role t maintain a professional image

Interview Management solidify match-fit develop anticipated questions prepare answers in advance know job and organization well

Direct Supervisor Interview One of the interviewers may by your supervisor l be professionally competent l establish positive rapport Success requires a team relationship Partnership

Interview Suggestions Keep interest level high Maintain enthusiasm Give concise yet thorough answers Ask telling questions Review textbook suggestions

– Rarely comes up in preliminary interview Let the employer start salary negotiations When asked, give a reasonable range Salary Compensation – Rarely comes up in preliminary interview – Let the employer start salary negotiations – When asked, give a reasonable range based on realistic local conditions

Suggestions Interview Suggestions Credentials must meet job requirements create 2-3 minutes responses to anticipated questions stress positive points constantly show enthusiasm and interest emphasize how credentials meet job specifications don't play hard to get

Interview Suggestions 3 project confidence in your abilities 3 don't be tentative/wishy-washy 3 avoid issues of politics, religion, etc. 3 deliver appropriate compliments 3 be sincere

Training Every job has some aspects of training Prepare a line of inquiry Inquire about the nature, length, content, etc.

Follow-Up Attend to Details make and save notes prepare an evaluation write thank you letters

Follow-Up Attend to Good Business Communications A secondary interview is not the conclusion of your job search What will move you ahead of competition? Follow-up strategy is important element

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