How to Have a GOOD Job Interview! By: Chris and Michael Add a title for the presentation1

The Job Interview  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

Standard Interview Questions  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?” “What teaming skills do you have?” “What are your goals for the future?” “How well can you follow instructions?” Slide 3

Good Questions to Ask Employers  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?” “What are the work hours?” Slide 4

What Is Said Without Words 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

People in a Interview. 6

What Is Said Without Words (Continued) 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

Common Errors 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

Things to do and not to do!!  TO DO  Look person in the eye!  Always smile!  NOT TO DO  NO SMOKING!!  Don’t be late!! Add a title to this page and put a list and images of what not to do in an interview.. 9

Dress and Grooming  You will need to be well groomed and have a positive attitude!  This is how a female should dress and groom! Page 3 (these sentence can be deleted when slide is finished) 10

Dress and Grooming  This is how a man should dress and groom for a interview! Page 311

Dress and Grooming  These are what not to look like!!!! Page 3, 412

After the Interview  Write a follow-up letter.  Write a short thank-you for the interview. Page 8, 913

“Food for Thought” 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? No keep trying and you will soon find a job!!!! What can you gain from seeking an evaluation of your interview performance from an interviewer who rejected you? What to do for your next interview In what ways is each interview a learning experience? It teaches you what to do and what not to do. Slide 14 ?