1. JOBTALKS The Interview Process Indiana University Kelley School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D Contents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author.

2. INTERVIEW PROCESS

3. The Job Interview Attention To Process Aids In Success

4. PRESENTATIONS CAREER FAIRS INTERVIEW SELECTION RECRUITING EVENTS

5. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Review Opportunities to Sign up Establish Appointment Plan Interview Strategy Goal-Oriented Behavior

6. Explore –Career options –Industry possibilities –Job description specifics Investigate –Specific firms –Job listings –Recruiting dates –Career fairs INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #1

7. Make Appointments –On-Campus –Off-Campus Secondary Interviews –Initiated by Firm –Usually Off-Campus INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #2 Make the Effort!

8. ACT INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #3 Research Review Employer Profiles Interview Plan

9. Accept Job Offer In Writing! INTERVIEW INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #4 Wrap-up Follow Up Analyze Results Force Closure

10. Major Research Effort Minutes must countMinutes must count Few get a second chanceFew get a second chance Match background with jobMatch background with job Prepare for a self-selling talkPrepare for a self-selling talk Meaningful discussion if:Meaningful discussion if: –Employer has read resume –You analyzed firm –Employer Profiles –Job Descriptions

11. Employer Research Internet research Materials in Library “Employer files" contain: –Past annual reports –Employment brochures –Other information

12. Interview Day Arrive early Check interview schedule –Personal Information Calendar

13. Interview Day Remember your time! Try to obtain names of recruiters in advance if possible for thank you follow-up Check in with staff if you are running late or have a problem

14. ROOM ATMOSPHERE Usually Formal Somewhat Relaxed Minimum Noise Level

15. Last Chance Review Employment Brochures Annual Report Notes Always Replace Brochures

16. CAREER CONSULTANTS Coordinates Details Recruiting Projects Calls on Schedules

17. Interview Day Walk-in Go Properly Dressed Identify Time Available Provide Resume and Note Wait For Reply

18. Interview Time Recruiter Calls Your Name Remember Recruiter’s Name Pronounce Your Name Again

19. Late Recruiters Never Wait Over Ten Minutes See a Staff Member –Will Advise You –Will Remind Recruiter Don’t Just Sit and Hope!

20. Interview Rooms Recruiters Will… Direct You To Room Rooms Are… Private, Adequate

21. Interview Situation Do Most of the Talking Get Strong Points Across ─ Qualifications Match ─ Interest Match Two-Way Exchange ─ Discuss Your Interests ─ Employers Discuss Needs

22. Falsified Records Grade Ethics

23. TRANSCRIPT RELEASE Being Asked To Sign A Release Form Is NOT Necessarily A Sign Of Interest! Forms Are Forwarded To Registrar Registrar Bills Employer

24. Leaving The Interview Express Further Interest Shake Hands Leave

25. After The Interview Thank the Recruiter Understand Follow-Up

26. Interview Evaluation Make Notes After Interview Should Include: ─ Employer ─ Recruiter ─ Address ─ Evaluation ─ Position ─ Dates ─ Follow-Up ─ Outcome

27. Recruiter’s Notes Interview Evaluation Write-Up Paperwork Can Be Staggering –5 Days Per Week –10-15 Applicants Per Day Recruiter’s Notes Are Crucial Use Empathy in Assessing Action

28. Feedback Try to anticipate how a recruiter will evaluate you Key items you are evaluated on include: Preparation Communication ability Career direction Personal qualities How did your interview go? Evaluate yourself!

29. Revise Resume Update Resume Frequently Cost Is Minimal Focus Resume On Given Job

30. Revise Resume Revise ReviewInterview Feedback

31. Start Signing Up for Interviews!

32. Interview Process COMPONENTS Class Guidelines Should I Interview? The Interview Process Career Services Office: Supporting Services Evaluation Questions

33. EVALUATION

34. Question #1 The Interview Process presentation was... A.extremely helpful. B.moderately helpful continue using presentation. C.helpful but needs enhancement/revision. D.unnecessary and/or too basic revise presentation. E.not relevant and should be eliminated.

35. Question #2 The amount of information delivered in the time available... A. should not be changed. B.should be slightly decreased. C.should be greatly decreased. D.should be slightly increased with more content. E.should be increased with more content.

36. Question #3 The Interview Process lecture adequately covered ideas that should prove helpful to me in my interviewing. A.it covered ideas that will be extremely helpful. B.moderately helpful - continue using presentation. C.helpful but needs enhancement/revision. D.unnecessary and/or too basic - revise presentation. E.not relevant and should be eliminated.

37. Question #4 The instructor was well prepared for class. a. Strongly Agree b. Agree c. Slightly Agree d. Disagree e. Strongly Disagree

38. Question #5 The quality of the videotape on interviewing was a. Very High b. Good c. OK d. Sub-standard e. Replace with another video

39. Question #6 I learned a great deal of good information from the videotape on interviewing. a. Strongly Agree b. Agree c. Slightly Agree d. Disagree e. Strongly Disagree

40. If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.