1. Interviewing for Success
Strommen Career and Internship Center
Anderson Hall, Lower Level

2. Introducing our new Mascot...
Victor Vocation “V.V.”

3. Careers and Internships Wiki
Interview Stream

4. Types of Interviews
Screening Interview
On-site Interview

5. Before the Interview Know the job requirements Know yourself
Research the organization
Prepare questions
Practice
Have your outfit ready
Know where to go

6. Day of the Interview
Remember... the interview starts as soon as you walk in the door and ends once you are out the door

7. Day of the Interview Arrive early Introduce yourself Be professional
Watch your eye contact and body language
May bring and use your portfolio
Answer questions
Ask questions
Do not bring up salary or benefits
Get business cards
Close the interview

8. Behavioral Questions
Prove yourself by telling stories of past accomplishments
Helps predict behavior
Answer according to the CAR method:
C = Context
A = Action
R = Results

9. Sample Behavioral Questions
Give me an example of an accomplishment you are proud of
Tell me about a time you had multiple assignments to complete and how did you prioritize
Describe a situation where you had a work as part of a team to achieve a goal
Tell me about a time you had to use strong leadership skills
Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure

10. Other Sample Questions
Tell me about yourself
Why are interested in this position?
What makes you qualified for this position?
Why do you want to work for our organization?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What are your career goals?

11. More Sample Questions What motivates you in work setting?
How does your education relate to our needs?
Why did you choose your major?
Why did you leave your last job?
Why are you interested in this field?
What role do you usually play in group or team situations?
Others????

12. After the Interview
Send a thank you note
Follow-up

13. Interviewing at the Fair
Screening interviews
Research the organizations
Know how you meet the job requirements
Sell your experience and activities
Practice before you go
Follow-up afterwards

14. Questions?

15. Upcoming Events MN Private College Job and Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 
Job Search Group
Tuesdays, Feb. 23, March 9, March 23, April 6 and April 13
Pathways to Careers in the Arts
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Idealist Nonprofit Fair
Tuesday, April 13, 2010