1. Job Interviews Module Twenty Nine Copyright © 2014 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. McGraw-Hill/Irwin

2. Why do I need an interview strategy? 1.What about yourself do you want the interviewer to know? 2.What disadvantages or weaknesses do you need to minimize? 3.What do you need to know about the job and the organization to decide whether to accept this job if it is offered to you? 29-2

3. Should I practice before the interview?  Opening  Get to know the interviewer.  Listen for information that could be useful later in the interview. 29-3

4. The Communication Behaviors of Successful Interviewees 29-4

5. How should I answer traditional interview questions? 1.Tell me about yourself. 2.“What makes you think you’re qualified to work for this company?” 3.“What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?” 4.“Why do you want to work for us?” 5.“What college courses did you like best? Least?” 29-5

6. Poor Responses to Behavioral Interview Questions 29-6

7. Good Responses to Interview Questions 29-7

8. How can I prepare for behavioral and situational interviews?  Behavioral interviews  ask the applicant to describe actual behaviors, rather than plans or general principles.  Situational interviews  put you in a situation that allows the interviewer to see whether you have the qualities the company is seeking. 29-8

9. Behavioral Interview Questions 29-9

10. How can I prepare for phone or video interviews?  Practice short answers to questions.  After giving a short answer in the interview, say, “Would you like more information?” 29-10