Add a title for the presentation1 By Kassidee Thomas & Elisebeth Wilson

 To prepare for the interview:  Do your homework.  Get organized.  Plan to make a good first impression.  Anticipate questions and plan appropriate responses.  Think positively. Add a theme, background picture, or color to the presentation Slide 2

 Some examples are:  “Tell me about yourself.”  “What do you know about this company?”  “Why does this job opening interest you?”  “Do you prefer working alone or with others?”  “How well do you work under pressure?”  “What do you want to be doing in five years?”  “Why should I hire you?” Slide 3

 Some examples are:  “How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?”  “How would you describe a typical week/day for this position?”  “Whom does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him or her?”  “If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?” Slide 4

 An upright, confident posture reflects your sense of self-worth.  Eye contact shows you are listening and are interested in what the interviewer has to say.  A smile shows that are you relaxed and confident. Keep your facial expressions friendly, calm, relaxed, and positive.  A firm handshake conveys that you are professional and enthusiastic. Avoid a weak or overly aggressive handshake. On the next slide, fill it with pictures of interviews taking place. Slide 5

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 Leaning slightly forward toward the interviewer conveys that you are interested. Leaning back can give the opposite impression.  Be aware of the interviewer’s body language to help you sense when you are losing the person’s attention or when you are going into too much detail. Slide 7

Avoid these interview errors  Poor eye contact.  No goal.  Poor appearance.  No prepared questions.  Lack of enthusiasm.  Asking about the salary and benefits too soon.  Not asking for the job. SLIDE 8

 Be late  Chew gum or smoke  Lay things on the interviewer’s desk  Act like a know-it-all  Act desperate  Talk too much  Discuss personal problems Add a title to this page and put a list and images of what not to do in an interview.. 9

 We picked this picture because it shows the correct way to dress for an interview. Page 3 (these sentence can be deleted when slide is finished) 10

 We picked this picture because it shows how people should be dressed for an interview. These people are dressed formally, and are confident. Page 311

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Name Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to me about the Senior Programmer Analyst position with XXX Company. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position. After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. In addition to my enthusiasm for performing well, I would bring the technical and analytical skills necessary to get the job done. I am very interested in working for you and look forward to hearing from you once the final decisions are made regarding this position. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if further information is needed. My cell phone number is (555) Thank you again for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Your Signature Your Typed Name Page 8, 913

1. 1. Assume that you applied for a job but were not selected for the position.  Should you abandon your efforts to obtain a job with that particular employer? Why or why not? What can you gain from seeking an evaluation of your interview performance from an interviewer who rejected you? In what ways is each interview a learning experience? Slide 14 ?