INTERVIEWING SKILLS
Job Interviewing for Success
November 18, 2006 Presented by: Lori Susie & Andrea Lawrence & PRESENTED BY LORI SUSIE & Virginia Dietrick ANDREA LAWRENCE & VIRGINIA
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Prepare Yourself
• What is an Interview? • What happens at an
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interview? Why should I be prepared?
Know Yourself
• Interests • Qualifications • Previous experiences
Know Something About The Company
• What does the
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company do? Who are it’s customers? What does it expect of it’s employees?
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Check Your Personal Appearance
• Neat and clean • Business clothes • Don’t go to extremes
Go It Alone
• Go to the interview
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alone Don’t bring friends or family members
Arrive Early
• Know where you’re
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going Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early Know who you are supposed to meet with
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Stay Alert
• Show interest • Maintain eye contact • Answer questions in a •
business-like manner Be ready to ask questions
Think Before Answering Questions
• Be polite, honest and
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frank Practice answering typical questions with family and friends BEFORE the interview
Bring A Fact Sheet
• Have vital information
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with you and refer to it Consider bringing letters of reference Don’t forget work permits or other important documents
Never Argue
• If you disagree with
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something, don’t make a big scene A sword fight won’t get you the job
Leave Your Problems At Home
• Don’t talk about
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personal or family problems Try to turn negative things into “learning experiences”
Say Thank You
• Making a good
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impression means using good manners Be sure to say “Thank You” before leaving Follow up with a “thank you” note