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Interview

Interview. a face to face meeting with a potential employer to discuss a job opening. . Think critically. Suppose you are on you own and supporting yourself. One day your boss makes you angry, so you quit your job without having another job lined up. How would you feel as you interview

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Interview

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  1. Interview • a face to face meeting with a potential employer to discuss a job opening.

  2. Think critically Suppose you are on you own and supporting yourself. One day your boss makes you angry, so you quit your job without having another job lined up. How would you feel as you interview for new jobs? What mistakes might you make under these circumstances?

  3. Tips for Getting an Interview

  4. Before the interview 1. Research the organization. 2. Practice your interviewing skills. 3. Prepare questions that you plan to ask. 4. Prepare proper dress and grooming. 5. Plan to arrive early at the interview.

  5. Pre–interview Checklist • Be on time • Know your Resume • Know the company • Anticipate questions • Do a practice interview • Prepare questions • Dress for Success

  6. During the Interview 1. Relax. Be yourself. 2. Answer questions completely and calmly. 3. Ask questions to help you better know the organization. 4. Ask when you might hear from the organization.

  7. What to do During an Interview

  8. 1.What activities have helped you expand your interests, abilities, and knowledge? 2. In what types of situations have you done your best work? 3. Describe the supervisors who motivated you the most. 4. Describe someone with whom you had difficulty working. 5. What are your major strengths? 6. What are your weaknesses? What have you done to overcome your weaknesses? 7. What do you know about our organization? 8. Who is someone you admire? Why do you admire that person? Common interview questions

  9. Answering Interview Questions

  10. What is Your Greatest Weakness?

  11. Interview Do’s and Don’ts • As you are watching the next few video clips: • Write down some of the actions you think are job interview “don’ts” • What can the person do to make the situation better for an interview? • Write down as many interview “do’s” as you can

  12. Top 10 Interview Tips (Part 1)

  13. Top 10 Interview Tips (Part 2)

  14. Top 10 Interview Tips (Part 3)

  15. Interviewing Tips

  16. After the interview 1. Write down notes on how you can improve for your next interview. 2. Promptly send a thank-you letter to the person with whom you interviewed to express your appreciation for the opportunity to meet with them.

  17. Why is it important to Write a follow up letter/thank you letter? • It is important because they keep your name in front of the interviewer and it acts as a reminder of your interest.

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