1. Provided by Nova Carden Electronics Engineer NSWC Crane
Interviewing Tips
Provided by
Nova Carden
Electronics Engineer
NSWC Crane

2. Keys to Interviewing Well
Make a Good First Impression
Answer Questions Effectively
Show Genuine Interest in the Position

3. First Impressions
30 Seconds
Something to keep in mind
“The interviewer already knows you’re capable of doing the job. You need to convince them that you WILL do the job.”

4. More about that first impression
Be Confident – Not arrogant
Be armed with knowledge
Be GENUINELY friendly to EVERYBODY
Share credit and accept blame
Remember: Everybody has to start somewhere

5. How To Make a Good First Impression
Hygiene
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Turn off your phone!!!
Smile
Allow the Interviewer to Set the Tone
Try not to talk to fast

6. What not to do Poor Handshake Talking too much
Talking negatively about past employers
Treating the receptionist rudely
Verbal Ticks (“um” “like” “you know”)
Too much/Too Little Eye Contact

7. Answer Questions Effectively
S – situation (describe it)
H – hindrances (identify them)
A – action (explain what YOU did)
R – results (discuss them)
E – evaluate (what did you learn?)

8. Frequently Asked Questions
“What are your strengths?”
Provide examples of it positively affecting your work.
Stay away from standard characteristics
“What are your weaknesses?”
Cite a lack of experience in an area largely unnecessary to the job you’d be performing.

9. Frequently Asked Questions
“Why are you interested in working here?”
Focus on job responsibilities
Stay away from $ and the commute as reasons
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
Actually, “What will you be doing for ME in 5 years.”
This answer is different for everyone in every circumstance
Pros and Cons to answering this question

10. Show Genuine Interest in the Position
“Is this candidate likely to accept the position if it is offered?”
Demonstrate that you have researched organization or industry.
Ask questions about the job, the organization, the services, and products. Show interest in job responsibilities.

11. Show Genuine Interest in the Position
“Is this candidate likely to accept the position if it is offered?”
Try to figure out where your responsibilities will fit into the overall picture.
Ask questions about the area – after all, you’ll be living there!
Ask about the recruiting timeline.
If contact info is offered, follow up!

12. Asking Questions
Ask about the most important aspects of a successful candidate. Confirm that you fit the profile.
Ask about what your first project would be.
Ask how your performance will be assessed.
DON’T ask about salary, benefits, lunch hours, or what time you go home.
DON’T ask how soon you’ll have a chance to advance.

13. Recap First Impressions SHARE Frequently Asked Questions Key Themes
Demonstrating Interest in Position
Questions to Ask
Questions NOT to Ask