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Interviewing Tips

Interviewing Tips About Right Management Business & Talent. Aligned. 3 • A Manpower Group® Company, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions • Founded in 1980 • Global Career Management experts • Local experts …. global reach MILLION PEOPLE TRANSITIONED IN 30 YEARS SERVE 80% OF FORTUNE 500 & 70% OF GLOBAL 500 December 29, 2021 2 Right Management

Interviewing Tips Objectives • • • Initial best prep practices for interviewing Demonstrating a “match” Identify types of interviews Commonly-asked questions Difficult questions Next steps December 29, 2021 3 Right Management

Interviewing Tips Demonstrate MATCH…between You, Employer & Job CAN § § FIT WILL Skills Knowledge Experience & accomplishments Learning potential Connect with interviewer § § Interest in position, company, industry Energy level Compensation expectations Career objectives & growth You & Interviewer must answer Keep brief, to the point 4 • • • Chemistry Communication Values & Priorities Style (work & mgmt) Dress & appearance Flexibility & Adaptability YES! Listen carefully Don’t defend/argue Right Management

Interviewing Tips Preparation Fail to prepare… then prepare to fail… Research the: Find out about the: Role Interview process or format Department Interviewers – who? What are their ‘hot buttons’? Prepare mentally: Anticipate the questions Yourself If you know the competencies you can predict the questions Your questions December 29, 2021 5 Right Management

Interviewing Preparation Tips Key Interview Skills Listen December 29, 2021 Develop a Dialogue 6 Right Management

Interviewing Tips Types of Interview Formats/Venues • • • Phone One-on-One Round Robin Panel Virtual Demos/Presentations December 29, 2021 7 Right Management

Interviewing Preparation Tips Guidelines for Answering Interview Questions 1. Keep it brief 2. Stop talking when you’ve answered question 3. Listen carefully 4. Don’t be modest 5. Don’t exaggerate 6. Talk in concrete terms 7. Make connections for interviewer 8. Never defend/argue view December 29, 2021 8 Right Management

Interviewing Preparation Tips Most Commonly Asked Interview Questions 1. Tell me about yourself 2. What are your strengths? 3. What are your weaknesses? 4. Why did you leave your last job? 5. What is your management/work style? 6. What are your future career plans? 7. How did you get along with your last manager? 8. Why are you interested in our company? 9. How would your peers/manager/subordinates describe you? 10. What are your salary requirements/history? December 29, 2021 9 Right Management

Interviewing Preparation Tips My 30 Second Commercial The most common interview question? “So …. . tell me about yourself…. . ” December 29, 2021 10 Right Management

Interviewing Tips Handling Difficult Situations Special Circumstances • • Aren’t you overqualified for this position? Why have you changed jobs so frequently? How long have you been looking for another position? Since you have worked in a large/small company environment for so many years, won’t you find it difficult to work at a small/large company like ours? Sensitive Questions • Questions not relevant to job (e. g. age, marital status, children, religion etc) – Be aware of body language (remain calm, cool, professional) – Ask for clarification on how question might relate to job – Keep discussion about business – Answer question behind the question December 29, 2021 11 Right Management

Interviewing Preparation Tips Closing the Interview 1. Ask any questions that haven't been answered 2. Get business cards from all contacts (or contact info if phone interview) 3. State interest in position 4. Ask about next steps if interviewer hasn't explained 5. Ask permission to follow up (open door future communication) December 29, 2021 12 Right Management

Interviewing Tips Next Steps • Start a list of questions that you feel unprepared to answer • Begin to consider your responses to those questions • Rehearse your responses to the more commonly-asked questions • Ask for feedback on your interview technique with a “trusted advisor” or friend December 29, 2021 13 Right Management

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