McGraw-Hill/Irwin PPT Module 29 Job Interviews ©2007, The McGraw-Hill Companies, All Rights Reserved.

29-1 Job Interviews  To learn how to  Be your best self at a job interview.  Plan and practice for the interview.  Answer traditional interview questions.  Shine in behavioral and situational interviews.  Participate in phone or video interviews.  Negotiate salary and benefits.

29-2 Job Application Letters Start by answering these questions:  Why do I need an interview strategy?  What details should I think about?  Should I practice before the interview?  How should I answer traditional interview questions?

29-3 Job Application Letters Start by answering these questions:  How can I prepare for behavioral and situational interviews?  How can I prepare for phone or video interviews?

29-4 Today, Many Employers Expect  Applicants to  Be more aggressive.  Follow directions to the letter.  Participate in many interviews.  Have one or more interviews by phone, computer, or video.  Take one or more tests, including drug and aptitude tests.  Be approved by the team they’ll be joining.  Provide a sample of their work.

29-5 To Develop an Interview Strategy  Think about what you want the interviewer to know about you.  Decide what weaknesses you want to minimize.  Research what you need to know about the job and organization.

29-6 Interview Details to Consider  What to wear.  In general, dress conservatively.  What to bring to the interview.  Bring extra copies of your résumé.  What to write down.  The name of the interviewer.  What the interviewer liked about you and any negative points.  Answers to your questions.  When you’ll hear from the company.

29-7 Interview Details to Consider continued  How to get there.  Do a practice run to gauge traffic and parking.  Arrive at the interview 15 minutes early.  Double-check your appearance before the interview.

29-8 Before the Interview, Practice  How to act.  Be professional, but also be yourself.  If the interview involves eating or drinking, be conservative.  Parts of the interview.  Opening: Get to know the interviewer; listen for information that could be useful to address later in the interview.  Body: Highlight your qualifications for the job.  Conclusion: Close with an assertive statement.

29-9 Common Interview Questions  Why do you want to work for us?  What college courses did you like best? Least?  What makes you think you’re qualified to work for this company?  What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?  What are your strengths? Weaknesses?