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Interviewing Skills Workshop

Interviewing Skills Workshop. Purpose. Identify the Do’s, Don’ts, and Professional Dress for Interview Interview Styles, Questions, and Techniques Preparing for the Interview Best Practices at a Career Fair. Interviewing Aspects Do’s, Don’ts and Attire. Did you know…. Interviewing Tips.

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Interviewing Skills Workshop

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  1. Interviewing Skills Workshop

  2. Purpose Identify the Do’s, Don’ts, and Professional Dress for Interview Interview Styles, Questions, and Techniques Preparing for the Interview Best Practices at a Career Fair

  3. Interviewing Aspects Do’s, Don’ts and Attire

  4. Did you know…

  5. Interviewing Tips Do: Don’t: Be Late Fail to practice beforehand Dress inappropriately Overlook body language Speak negatively about yourself or others Lie Fail to ask questions • Turn off your cell phone • Have a firm handshake • Be familiar with the organization and position • Ask questions • Dress professionally • Send a thank you note • Ask about next steps

  6. Interview Styles Questions and Techniques

  7. Interview Types Styles: Questions: Situational “Think on your feet” Major specific/Technical Related to your field of study Behavioral Specific examples • Individual /Group interviews • Panel • Phone, Skype, Second/on-site interviews • Case • Advanced • Presented with a set of facts/problem to solve

  8. Comparison of Questions Traditional Style: Behavioral Style: “Describe a time when you tried to get a group of people to cooperate and work together as a team so that an objective could be accomplished” “What types of problems have you had to identify and solve in your academic career? Describe in detail one of the most significant of these problems and the solution you developed” • “Tell me about one of your group projects” • “Tell me about a challenge you have faced”

  9. Behavioral Interview Technique

  10. Sources of Experience Internships/Co-ops Hobbies and Interests Awards and Recognition Volunteer Work • Group projects • Campus/Professional Organizations • Leadership Positions • Previous Work Experience • Summer/Part-time Jobs

  11. Think of your “Stories” A time where you provided successful leadership Failures you faced and how you overcame them Events that caused you to change direction and how that worked out • Times where you saved/made money for an employer • A crisis or two and how you responded/recovered • A time where you were part of a team and what your contribution was • A time when you dealt with stress

  12. Practice Makes Perfect Preparing for the Interview

  13. Interview Checklist • Research the organization and industry • Company website, annual reports, competitors • Determine names and job titles of interviewers • Choose appropriate attire for interview • Review directions/location of interview • Prepare your questions to ask (4-5) • Double check your resume and references for further review

  14. What can I ask the Employer? Do you offer continuing education and professional training? Can you tell me about the team I’ll be working with? What can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth? Who previously held this position? What is the next step in the process? • What skills and experiences would make an ideal candidate? • What is the single largest problem facing your staff and would I be in a position to help you solve this problem? • What have you enjoyed most about working here? • What constitutes success at this position and this company? • Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications?

  15. Questions NOT to ask the Employer When can I take vacation? How long is my lunch? Will I have to take a drug test or complete a background check? • What are the hours of this position? • What is the pay for this position? • What type of benefits do you offer? • What does your company do?

  16. Follow Up After Interview • Phone/Email message within 24 hours • Formal email message • Handwritten note OR letter • Additional follow up is standard 2 weeks from your interview • Consider your grammar and handwriting • Keep in mind the provided next step instructions from employer

  17. Best Practices for Career Fair What’s your Game Plan?

  18. What are your Goals? • Connect with organizations to collect information, submit resumes, or arrange interviews? • Discuss job search strategies, interview, and resume tips, or finding a summer internship with recruiters? • Develop a job search network - collect referrals to other departments/divisions within an organization? • Meet with new, less familiar organizations and discover unexpected opportunities?

  19. How to Ace the Fair Review who is coming to campus with Career Center or academic college Attend resume or interview workshop with Career Center Research any open internship or entry level positions on the company website and/or CareerLink Update or create your LinkedIn profile Strategically navigate the employer layout Make eye contact, firm handshake, pick up materials, and leave behind your resume

  20. Create your “30 second commercial” • Sample “ Hello, my name is Jane and I am a sophomore majoring in Marketing. I did some research on your website and am interested in the marketing research internship that is posted. I have worked for ABC company the past 2 years collecting customer survey results and tracking that data in an online database. I’d love to hear more about your company and the internship program.

  21. Develop Questions to Ask Positive questions: Negative questions: What are you hiring for? What does your company do? What give-a-ways do you have? Do you run background checks? What do you pay? Do you know “John” that works for your company? • What opportunities are available in your organization? • What type of training is available? • What types of assignments are given? • What do you look for in candidates? • What skills/experiences are highly desirable? • Do you have any tips for success in this field?

  22. After the Career Fair • Get organized, keep track of potential leads • Follow up with employers you met • Make necessary updates to your resume • Continue practicing your interviewing skills • Reflect on your experience at the fair • How well did I prepare for it? • Do I feel like I networked well? • Did I give my 30 second commercial? • What went well? What would I do differently? • Did I learn something about myself or a potential employer?

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