1. Gavilan College Vania Parakati Career & Transfer Center
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Gavilan College
Vania Parakati
Career & Transfer Center

2. Question: What is the purpose of an interview?
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Question: What is the purpose of an interview?

3. Purpose of an Interview
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Purpose of an Interview
Present yourself to the employers
Are your right for the job?
Learn more about the position / company
Is the job right for you?

4. Two Keys to Success: 1) Know Yourself! 2) Know the Organization!
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Two Keys to Success:
1) Know Yourself!
Your skills and strengths
Your background
What makes you unique
Make a good impression
2) Know the Organization!
Do your research
How do you fit in?
… be prepared to talk!

5. Interview Stages 1) Screening Interviews (1st round)
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Interview Stages
1) Screening Interviews (1st round)
2) Onsite Interviews (2nd round)
Panel / Group
One-on-one
3) Final Interview (3rd and / or final round)
Usually one person
Job Offer!

6. Interview Process 1) Preparation 2) Interview(s) 3) Follow Up
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Interview Process
1) Preparation
Review Information
Rehearse (List of Questions, Mock Interviews)
Get ready (Copies of Resume, Clothes, Location)
2) Interview(s)
Arrive early
Be on your best behavior (No phone, gum, friends)
Conversation!
3) Follow Up
Thank you note
Expect to hear back!

7. Preparation Conduct internet research, network, ask around
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Preparation
Conduct internet research, network, ask around
Know your stuff! (resume, job description)
Review common interview questions
Rehearse with friends, mentor, career advisor
Identify location – distance
Pick appropriate attire

8. Women’s Professional

9. Women’s Business Casual

10. Women’s Casual

11. Men’s Professional

12. Men’s Business Casual

13. Men’s Casual

14. 2) Interview Arrive 10’ early
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2) Interview
Arrive 10’ early
Interview starts as soon as you walk in the door!
Be calm – be yourself
Listen – Engage – Respond
Use examples (Problems, Actions, Result)
Refer to your resume
Ask questions at the end (2-3)
Conclude strongly

15. 3) Follow Up Thank you note within 24 hours
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3) Follow Up
Thank you note within 24 hours
(Brief, summarize key points, anything you forgot?)
Wait for the call (7-10 days)

16. In Action Interview Dos and Don’ts
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In Action
Interview Dos and Don’ts

17. Summary Remember who you are Remember what your goal is Prepare
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Summary
Remember who you are
Remember what your goal is
Prepare
Listen – Engage – Respond

18. E-mail me at vparakati@gavilan.edu Make an appointment on SARS
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Thank you!
Questions?
Call me at
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