JOBTALKS The Interview Process Indiana University Kelley School

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.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

The Job Interview Attention To Process Aids In Success

INTERVIEW SELECTION CAREER FAIRS PRESENTATIONS RECRUITING EVENTS

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

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

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

INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #3 ACT • Conduct Research • Review Employer Profiles • Prepare an Interview Plan

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

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

Conduct Employer Research • Internet research on career center website • Materials in Career Center • “Employer files" contain: – Past annual reports – Employment brochures – Other information

Interview Day • Arrive early • Check interview schedule – Personal Information Calendar – Verify Your Appointment

Interview Day • Remember your time! • Try to obtain names of interviewers in advance if possible for thank you follow-up

Last Chance Review Employment Brochures Annual Report Notes Always Replace Brochures

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

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

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

Grade Ethics Falsified Records Do not stretch the truth!

Leaving The Interview Express Further Interest Shake Hands Leave

After The Interview Thank the Recruiter Understand Follow-Up

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

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

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