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1. Preparing for the Interview
2. First Impressions
3. Dress for Success
4. Interview Essentials
5. 60-Second Commercial
6. Top 10 Interviewer Questions
7. Answering – SAR technique
8. Wrapping up the Interview
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Take time to learn the: Industry Employer Position you are applying for People you will be talking with
Fine-tune your resume
Build a online portfolio or LinkedIn Profile
Preparation for the Interview
Take a practice run Research the company Have all your relevant documents-
resume, portfolio, notebook, pen, paper Take notes
Preparing for Your Interview
Phone
Face-to-Face
Lunch
Panel
Behavioral or Situational
Group
Types of Interviews
You have about 30 seconds to connect or disconnect!
Body Language:◦ Maintain eye contact◦ Nice and inviting smile◦ Firm handshake
◦ Use Interviewer’s name
First Impressions… they can make or break you!
What Would You Wear?Women Men
Tell me about yourself…
#1 Asked Interview Question
Basics of every Commercial answers this:
What Experience you have?
What is your Education history?
What are your Skills?
What can you do for Me?
How can I Remember You?
Your 30-60 Second Commercial
Let’s Work on YOUR Commercial
What Experience you have?
What is your Education history?
What are your Skills?
What can you do for Me?
How can I Remember You?
Sample #1 Job Target: Licensed Professional Counselor
Experience: Performed 120 hours of clinical work, including
giving counseling sessions low-income family in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Education: Masters of Science Degree in Sociology.
Related Skills: Advanced skills psychological assessment and
intervention with adults who suffer from depression.
What can you do for Me? I can help your organization
provide the best quality of care for your clients by applying my knowledge of results-based psychotherapy.
How can I Remember You? And I love to stay fit by
training and competing in triathlons across Utah and Colorado.
30-60 Second Commercial
1. What Are Your Greatest Strengths?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
2. What Are Your Weaknesses?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
3. Why Do You Want to Work Here?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
4. Why Did You Leave (Or Why Are You Leaving) Your Job?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
5. What Are Your Goals? Short-term & long term
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
6. What would be your ideal work environment?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
7. How do you schedule your time and set priorities? How do you handle doing many things at once?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
8. What Motivates You?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
9. What Salary Are You Seeking?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
10. Why Should We Hire You?
Top 10 Interview Questions Asked
Just Remember SAR
Situational/Behavioral Interview Questions
Situation – Action – Results (SAR)
Ask Yourself:
(a) What happened?
(b) What did I do?
(c) What were the results?
Behavioral Interview Questions
Have you gone above and beyond the call of duty? If so, how?
Behavioral Interview Question
If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?
Why are manhole covers round?
How many dimes (stacked on top of each other) would it take to reach the moon?
If you were a shoe, which one would
you be?
Off-The Wall
Prepare Questions:
Notice, they are all job related.
Remember, this interview It is not about you.
Appropriate:◦ How many employees do
you have working for you?
◦ Will there be additional
training involved with the
position?
◦ Who would I report to?
◦ Can you describe a typical
work day for me?
◦ Could you tell me a little
about the people I will be
working with?
Inappropriate:◦ How much sick and
vacation time do I get?◦ Will I have an office?◦ What benefits do you offer?◦ How long do I have to work
before I am eligible for a raise?
◦ How long is our lunch break?
Offer your resume & portfolio
Ask: When a decision will be made When you can follow-up For a business card
Firm hand shake & sincere “thank you”
Exit and Follow-up
Write a thank you note, card, or email within 24 hours
Address the thank you card to the person you had the interview with.
If you don't know their full name, find out!
Sell yourself again
Keep it short, and remind them how interested you are in the position
Thank You!!
Find out salary range
Advancement opportunities
Benefits:◦ Industry Conferences◦ Organizations◦ Flexibility
Salary/Benefit Negotiation
