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INTERVIEWING: FROM START TO FINISH 11/4/2014

WITH A SHOW OF HANDS… • Who knows what you want to do for a living? • Who has applied for a job? • Who has attended an interview?

AFTER CLASS, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO • Know how to prepare for your interview • Answer a few typical interview questions • Identify appropriate (and inappropriate) interview behavior • Participate in a mock interview with a classmate

THE FIVE PARTS OF AN INTERVIEW 1. Pre-interview 2. Beginning of the Interview 3. Questions 4. End of Interview 5. Follow-up

PART 1: THE PRE-INTERVIEW • Learn about the company • Take a test drive • Dress the part • Arrive early!

WHAT TO WEAR? Men: • Black, Grey, Navy suit • Simple tie • White collared shirt • Polished shoes Women: • Suit • Pants with simple blouse • Knee-length skirt • Close toed shoes with modest heal Pressed clothing, simple makeup, neat hair, minimal fragrance, minimal jewelry

PART 2: THE BEGINNING OF THE INTERVIEW • Your interview begins the minute you pull into the parking lot • Meeting the interviewer • First impressions are everything! • Don’t: • Smoke, chew gum, curse, slouch, touch items on the interviewer’s desk, fidget with jewelry or tie, or other things in your reach

PART 3: THE QUESTIONING • Body language and posture • Positivity- sell your abilities and traits! • Be honest, but not incriminating • Be thorough • Ask for clarification • Feel free to pause before answering

ILLEGAL QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS • Tell me a little about yourself! • Brief, nothing personal, Keep it focused on professional life • Why do you want to work for this company? • Refer to your earlier research • Tell me about your last job • Talk about your position, what you did. Nothing else. • Why should I hire you? • Perfect chance to summarize your resume and traits

PART 4: THE END OF THE INTERVIEW • Ask questions • Think of some questions during your research • Keep questions limited to the company and the job • Remember: You’re also interviewing the company! • You may be offered the job on the spot • You do not have to answer immediately! • Now is the time to ask about salary and benefits. • “We’ll contact you” • Thank them!

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PART 5: FOLLOW UP • Thank you note • Write and MAIL a thank-you note immediately • Be sure to mention something specific from the interview • Follow up • Call in a week or so • Ask when they expect to have a decision

HOW ARE YOU RATED DURING AN INTERVIEW? Appearance 25% Communication Skills 25% Attitude 40% Job Qualifications 10%