INTERVIEWING Career & Leadership Development Centre

Activity

Worst handshakes

Today’s objectives… Define interviews Discuss the purpose of an interview Review the three stages -Before -During -After

Important step in the hiring process Chance to meet Mutual exchange of information What is an interview?

For the interviewer:  Can the candidate do the job?  Will the candidate fit in?  Is this the best candidate for the position? What is the purpose?

For the interviewee:  Do I want the job?  Can I do this job?  Does this job offer me the opportunities I want for advancement or experience?

Soft skills are important You are the expert on you Both parties are being interviewed How you do things demonstrates your character First impressions are important They already are interested in you To succeed in interviews

1.Before 2.During 3.After Three Stages

 Research the organization  Review the job description  Know yourself - prepare to support experience/skills with examples  Practice  Prepare questions to ask them  Dress for success Before an interview

 Ask questions that are meaningful & impactful  Can you describe a typical day/week for this position?  What would a successful first year in the position look like?  What is the number one priority of the person who accepts this job?  How would you describe the work culture? What type of people tend to thrive in this environment? What do I ask them?

NOT Bright suit Cleavage Casual pants Un-tucked shirt Loud jewelry What to Wear

Crisp, ironed, collared shirt Suit Groomed hair Smile Professional shoes Tie What to Wear

 Create great first impressions  Be mindful of body language  Answer and ask questions  Show enthusiasm and interest  Scent free  What not to bring  Cell phone  Drinks  Friends During an interview

 The questions are about you  Each question is designed to obtain certain information The questions…

 It’s OK to be nervous  Attitude & GPA  Hollow or surface answers  It’s not really about getting from A to B, it is about HOW you get from A to B  Use examples from different areas  Don’t be afraid of silence From the employers perspective…

 Reflect  Send a thank-you letter  Follow-up After an interview

Q&A

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