Interviewing for Success Strommen Career and Internship Center Anderson Hall, Lower Level 612-330-1148

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Types of Interviews Screening Interview On-site Interview

Before the Interview Know the job requirements Know yourself Research the organization Prepare questions Practice Have your outfit ready Know where to go

Day of the Interview Remember... the interview starts as soon as you walk in the door and ends once you are out the door http://cswl.pbworks.com/Presentations-and-Videos

Day of the Interview Arrive early Introduce yourself Be professional Watch your eye contact and body language May bring and use your portfolio Answer questions Ask questions Do not bring up salary or benefits Get business cards Close the interview

Behavioral Questions Prove yourself by telling stories of past accomplishments Helps predict behavior Answer according to the CAR method: C = Context A = Action R = Results

Sample Behavioral Questions Give me an example of an accomplishment you are proud of Tell me about a time you had multiple assignments to complete and how did you prioritize Describe a situation where you had a work as part of a team to achieve a goal Tell me about a time you had to use strong leadership skills Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure

Other Sample Questions Tell me about yourself Why are interested in this position? What makes you qualified for this position? Why do you want to work for our organization? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What are your career goals?

More Sample Questions What motivates you in work setting? How does your education relate to our needs? Why did you choose your major? Why did you leave your last job? Why are you interested in this field? What role do you usually play in group or team situations? Others????

After the Interview Send a thank you note Follow-up

Interviewing at the Fair Screening interviews Research the organizations Know how you meet the job requirements Sell your experience and activities Practice before you go Follow-up afterwards

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Upcoming Events MN Private College Job and Internship Fair Tuesday, February 16, 2010  Job Search Group Tuesdays, Feb. 23, March 9, March 23, April 6 and April 13 Pathways to Careers in the Arts Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Idealist Nonprofit Fair Tuesday, April 13, 2010