1. Steps to a successful interview process.
Interviewing
Steps to a successful interview process.

2. Interview: formal meeting in which people obtain information by asking questions
Interviewer: person who conducts the interview
Interviewee: person who responds to the interviewer’s questions
Types of Interviews:
Job: person reviews applicant’s qualifications for a job
School: interviews an applicant for schooling past high school
Informative: gathers information about a topic from an expert
What is an Interview?

3. Preparing to be Interviewed
Step One: Read the Advertisement Carefully
Understand the type of job being advertised
Understand the qualifications you must have
Step Two: Preparing a Résumé
Résumé: brief account of educational and job experience. 1 page!
Include these sections:
contact information, education, work experience, honors and involvement, skills, and references
Cover letter is recommended
Preparing to be Interviewed

4. Preparing to be Interviewed
Step 3: Scheduling an Appointment
Give name and purpose of appointment
Be specific and confident
Give contact information and best time for appointment
Step 4: Researching the Job or School
Know history, purpose, goals, and specific job responsibilities
Interviewers see you as worth their time.
Preparing to be Interviewed

5. Preparing to be Interviewed
Step 5: Knowing What to Say
Include general and specific information
Qualifications: What makes you a good candidate
Goals: What will you achieve with this job
Interests: How do you spend your spare time
Step 6: Knowing What to Ask
Ask questions to help you with your decision!
Prepare questions ahead of time
Preparing to be Interviewed

6. Find an advertisement for a job you’d like to have
Find an advertisement for a job you’d like to have. Cut it out and tape it to a blank piece of paper.
Under the advertisement, write a description of the type of job being advertised and the qualifications you must have.
Homework!

7. Being Interviewed
What interviewers ask and look for

8. What interviewers look for
Promptness
Arrive on time!
Appearance
Dress up in nice clothes. Be conservative. No gum.
Poise
Be confident and prepared. No nervous habits. Focus on the moment.
Flexibility
Give at least one example for each question. Use many different types.
Honesty
Avoid exaggerating. If you don’t know the answer, say so!
Initiative
Show your willingness. Examples should reflect your ability to get the job done.
Communication Skills
Examples of ability to communicate with many people, take directions, etc.
What interviewers look for

9. What do Interviewers Ask?
Request Information
Current status, background, interests, and goals
Probe Deeper
Determine your reasons and why you gave that answer
Check Understanding
Repetition of information or clarifying/elaborating
Require You to Take a Stand
Answering under pressure, opinions
What do Interviewers Ask?

10. How to Answer Answer Question Asked
Understand what they want from you
Answer Questions as Honestly as Possible
Take a few moments if needed
Don’t stop at “yes” or “no”
Present Yourself in the Best Light
Emphasize why you are the best choice
How to Answer

11. Homework Answer guideline questions, page 199
Come dressed professionally
Bring resume!
Homework