NomenclatureOffice VisitSite VisitPlant TripCompany VisitCall-BackSecond Interview

StructureConsiderable VarietyLength (Usually one day)Group and/or IndividualOrganization

The Numbers30 - 40%Invited50 - 80%Offered50 - 100%Assessment Completed

Employer PrinciplesWelcome/Respected GuestOrganizedEnough Free TimeVariety - of People, Background, RolesAnswer Questions/Share InformationToursAssess Qualifications/FitDecision and Clarity of Communications

Basic VariablesIndividual or Group SessionsTesting or InterviewEndurance vs. A Program

EntertainingGive-Aways

What Is HappeningAssessmentMarketingDecisionsSellingOffersClosing

AssessmentInterviewsTestingAssessment Center

Interview TypesStructuredSemi-StructuredUnstructuredStress

QuestionsOpen-EndedYes - NoProbingIllegal

Your InterviewersSpecific RolesVariability of SkillsVariability of PreparationVariability of StyleInterest LevelGroupsHRs Job/Fit

Testing ConstructsObjectiveNormalValidity-Face -Criterion -Content -ConstructReliableNegative ImpactJob RelatedUniversal Application

AA ResearchQuantitativePersonalityBiographicalBehavioral

What Is HappeningAssessmentMarketingDecisionsSellingOffersClosing

MarketingMaterials/WebsitesPeer Group ContactsLeadership Events/Group ProjectsToursScholarshipsEtc.

What Is HappeningAssessmentMarketingDecisionsSellingOffersClosing

DecisionEVERYBODY COUNTSFirst and Last Interviewers

What Is HappeningAssessmentMarketingDecisionsSellingOffersClosing

SellingConversational/Questioning/ Criteria/Why This IndustryThe Office Visit (after offer)Group SessionsClosing InterviewPost-office Visit

What Is HappeningAssessmentMarketingDecisionsSellingOffersClosing

Timing of the OfferBeforeDuringAfter

What Is HappeningAssessmentMarketingDecisionsSellingOffersClosing

ClosingCoordinationContact

Sample Agenda 7:00-Meet for Dinner on Arrival 9:00-HR/Recruiter Opening 9:30-Interview with Partner10:30-Interview with Manager12:00-Lunch with Staff 1:30-Tour & Group Questions 3:00-Closing Interview

Sample Agenda 9:00-Group Presentation & Q&A10:30-Individual Interview with Plant Manager12:00-Lunch with Recent Hires 2:00-Plant Tour 3:00-Closing with Supervisor 3:30-Tour of the Community

LogisticsTravelExpensesDressBehavior ProtocolsSpendingLanguageAlcohol

Example

No Campus Interview - Rsum, Application, Follow-upGroup WeekendTour PlantsTest Drive a CarRide on Test TrackView Crash ExperimentsCEO Speaks

ExampleIBM - PhDs for ResearchSend Palm PilotCommunicate ParticularsAccess to Visit Specifics (including bios, etc.)

Example-Assessment Center -Assessment Center Europe

Preparation KeysREADAsk for An AgendaAnnual ReportWebsiteRecruiting LiteratureCurrent PressTALKFaculty/PlacementAlumni/FriendsPREPARE QUESTIONS

WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED?IndustryCompany/Firm THE CRITERIA VS. CAREER ISSUESELF ASSESSMENTRSUM & TRANSCRIPTYOU

KeysPreparation = I CareHire for AttitudeTrain for SkillsEverybody Assesses - All Contacts CountHonesty/Reference CheckingYOU

KeysRelaxEnthusiasm/EnergyBe Ready to Carry the BallStaminaYOU

KeysBe PreparedBe YourselfBe DiscerningYOU

Decision CriteriaPeopleCultureReputationOffer CompositionPosition/GrowthCommunityYOU