1. Interview Tips
Chaz Palisoc

2. Agenda Interview Prep Types of Interviews Closing the Interview
Successful Interviewing Tips
Interview Prep Types of Interviews Closing the Interview

3. Interview Prep
Know as much about the job as possible before you go in for the interview
Be prepared to apply your skills and accomplishments to the potential new position
Practice. Practice. Practice.
Be on time! It is better to arrive early, than late
Follow the interviewer’s lead on shaking hands, sitting, and introduction
Be prepared to give the interviewer a copy of your resume when you begin the interview, even if they were previously given a copy
Make eye contact, smile and remember the name of the person interviewing you
Manage your time! Avoid going into great detail for every question. Typically the interviewer has 10 or more questions to ask. Make sure you have time to answer all of them
Maintain good posture and relax
Be prepared with questions to ask the interview at the end of the interview
Use proper English during the interview. Prior to the interview, you may want to do a mock interview and record yourself in order to capture any of the following slang words and terms; “Yea, Yep, Un Huh, Ya know

4. Behavioral Interview
Focus: Use past experiences to demonstrate use of skills and work behaviors
How: Questions usually start with the following:
- Tell me about a time
- Give me an example when
- Describe a time
Why: A story provides the interviewer a context and understanding of how you apply skills on the job

5. Behavioral Interview – Earning Points
Situation: Did the interviewee present a situation and set it up in a timely manner
Action: Points are earned based on the skills and behaviors. Did the interviewee demonstrate and display them effectively
Result: Was the result reasonable and believable?
0 points
1 to 5 pts
0 points

6. Behavioral Interview
You will be given 1 point if you show the skills many times
Leadership
Collaboration
Creativity
Initiative
Communication
Customer Service
Organization
Reminder
Use “I” not “We” when talking
Don’t pack the answer with many skills
Tell the story and discuss the true skills that were used

7. Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone to do something?
Behavioral Interview Example Question
Question:
Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone to do something?

8. Behavioral Interview Example Question
Situation : In my current business class, I was given a product that needed to be sold in order to benefit a specific organization. The product that was assigned to me was popcorn. Action: My idea was to sell multiple flavors of popcorn and sell them in 3 different sizes. I created a list of potential beneficiaries and began the process by asking local charities and not for profit organizations. I organized a team that consisted of members from Jack and Jill company along with several other volunteers. I arranged for the product to be delivered and sold during the schools annual spring festival. Prior to the event, I listened to all the concerns from the team and noted all issues that needed to be addressed. I also did a trial run to ensure customers would be satisfied with the product. Outcome: As a result, attendees were able to purchase multiple bags and donate $200 to the local afterschool program.

9. Types of Interview
Traditional
Interviewer asks direct questions
Fact finding questions
Tricky and Double sided
Example
“Why should I hire you?”
“What are you looking for in a job?”
“What is your greatest strength?”
Combination of Behavioral and Traditional
Flow will be different
Will go back and forth
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about a time in which you had to handle a difficult change in the workplace?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?

10. Closing the Interview Ask questions at the end
Describe the daily work environment?
What are your expectations?
What is the next step in the hiring process?
Do not leave with out knowing when a decision will be made
Express your interest
State why you would be a good fit
Say Thank You
Thank the interviewer for his or her time
Follow up with a thank you letter or within 24 hours

11. Questions
Chaz Palisoc