Interviewing for Success Strommen Career and Internship Center
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Interviewing for Success Strommen Career and Internship Center Anderson Hall, Lower Level 612 -330 -1148
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Types of Interviews Screening Interview On-site Interview
Before the Interview Know the job requirements Know yourself Research the organization Prepare questions Practice Have your outfit ready Know where to go
Day of the Interview Remember. . . the interview starts as soon as you walk in the door and ends once you are out the door http: //cswl. pbworks. com/Presentations-and-Videos
Day of the Interview Arrive early Answer questions Introduce yourself Ask questions Be professional Do not bring up salary or benefits Watch your eye contact and body language May bring and use your portfolio Get business cards Close the interview
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
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
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?
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? ?
After the Interview Send a thank you note Follow-up
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
Questions?
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