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Dum de dum dum… The Dreaded Job Interview

Dum de dum dum… The Dreaded Job Interview. Make or Break Your Chances… Your One Opportunity to REALLY Impress ‘em ( or to really mess it up ). Get Your Keys- The 3 Ps: Plan, Prepare and Practice. Plan how you are going to dress Prepare what you are going to say

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Dum de dum dum… The Dreaded Job Interview

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  1. Dum de dum dum…The Dreaded Job Interview Make or Break Your Chances… Your One Opportunity to REALLY Impress ‘em (or to really mess it up)

  2. Get Your Keys- The 3 Ps: Plan, Prepare and Practice • Plan how you are going to dress • Prepare what you are going to say • Practice your body language before you go

  3. Plan how you are going to dress You look very professional! • Business attire • No shorts or t-shirts • Nice, simple, clean clothing • No underwear visible • No cleavage or mid-riff showing • Not too short or too low

  4. Prepare what to say • Do a little research – read some helpful articles • Pre-write your answers to generic questions • Revise any not-so-great answers • Put a positive spin on each answer • Review your notes before you go

  5. Practice your body language • Practice shaking hands with confidence • Smile in the mirror and look yourself in the eyes • Practice sitting and standing with a straight-backed chair • Pay attention to what your hands and feet are doing and how placed • Breath quietly and slowly to calm your nerves

  6. Interviewers Look For… • Eye contact • Easy smile • Formal yet relaxed body language • Well-dressed • Poise • Clear, easy-to-hear voice • Clear, concise answers

  7. The Questions • Briefly tell me about yourself. • Tell me 3 of your strengths. • Explain a situation where each strength was demonstrated. • Tell me 3 of your weaknesses. • Explain how you are working to improve in each area. • What experiences have you had that demonstrate your ability to fulfill your responsibilities? • Tell me about a time you had to work under pressure or under a deadline. • How did you handle it?

  8. The Questions • What five adjectives best describe you? Give examples… • Why do you want to work here? • What skills do you have that would help you be successful in this position? • When are you available for work? Transportation to the job? • What are 3 questions you would like to have answered about our company/this position?

  9. The Interview Rubric • Poise • Body Language • Answers • Voice

  10. Review Your Keys- The 3 Ps: Plan, Prepare and Practice • Plan how you are going to dress • Depends on the job, but be conservative! • Prepare what you are going to say • Complete Part 2 of the Mock Interview assignment – 60 minutes from start time • Practice your body language before you go • Review the Interview Rubric and practice

  11. Start working on Part 2 – Pre-writing answers to interview questions Link to Interview Rubric file online

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