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Abstract: Your objective in any interview situation is twofold. First, you want to make the most favorable impression ... ganization’s objective for the interview is to obtain. enough information about you to make an accurate as ...
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Interview Review
Your objective in any interview situation is twofold. If you are an entrylevel candidate with little or no previ
First, you want to make the most favorable impression ous related experience, the interviewer will look for be
possible and, second, you want to gather information haviors in situations similar to those of the target posi
that will help you determine whether or not you are inter tions. Examples can be used from your coursework or
ested in working for the interviewer/employer. The or volunteering as well as employment experience.
ganization’s objective for the interview is to obtain
Potential Interview Questions
enough information about you to make an accurate as
Personal
sessment of your qualifications, background, and career
goals. It is up to you to demonstrate that you’re the right · Tell me about yourself.
person for the job. · What are some of your strengths?
The interviewing process can be intimidating if you don’t · What do you consider your greatest weakness?
know what to expect. It is important to remember that · Why do you want to work here?
the interviewer is not “out to get you.” While each inter · What do you know about our organization?
view will differ, all will share three common characteris · What is your greatest accomplishment?
tics: introduction, middle, and conclusion. An interview How can you make a contribution to our organization?
is just like a conversation with the addition of a little
anxiety.
Leadership
The typical interview starts before you sit down. Evalua · Tell me about a time when you were in a leadership
tion by the recruiter and others in the office will begin position.
upon your arrival. Be positive, upbeat and demonstrate · Give me a specific example of something you have
a good attitude.
done to help foster enthusiasm in others.
Many interviews begin with some small talk. Topics · Give me an example of a time you worked in a team
may range from the weather to sports or current affairs relationship.
and will rarely focus on anything that directly brings out · How are you best supervised?
your skills. Remember, you are still being evaluated. Define success.
Recruiters are trained to evaluate candidates’ various
qualities from smiling to eye contact. Employers seek
Experience
individuals who have direction and motivation. This can
be demonstrated by how you respond to the innocent · Give an example of a situation in which you pro
sounding questions. vided a solution to an employer.
· What skills do you feel you have gained through
There are at least two types of interviews to be familiar
your past work experiences and schooling that will help
with: “traditional” and “behavioral”.
you in this position?
In a “traditional interview”, the recruiter will be seeking Give an example of a time you were able to successfully
information about you, your employment history, your communicate with another person, even when that indi
education as well as your accomplishments and suc vidual may have personally not liked you.
cesses. During the “behavioral interview”, you can ex
pect more questions on how you react in different cir
cumstances, as the interview is more scenario driven. Dress in professional attire. A rule of thumb is to dress
one step above the traditional attire for the office.
The interview is your chance to tell your story. Give
specific and concise examples of your skills. Know your Arrive approximately 10 to 15 minutes early.
strengths and weaknesses, interests, skills, personal Be mindful of your body language and the nonverbal
attributes, and values. Formulate answers that are thor messages you may be sending to the employer. Look
ough and accentuate the positive. Expect the unex confident and enthusiastic.
pected.
Refer to the interviewer by name, using the appropriate
title (e.g. Mr., Ms., Dr., etc.)
Research: Do Your Homework Some of the topics you might mention include;
Thank the interviewer (or express your appreciation) for
Preparation for the job interview requires learning as the chance to meet with them to discuss the job and see
much about the company and its products or services as the premises (use the term "meeting" rather than
possible. It is also important to come to the interview "interview" if it seems appropriate). Make some refer
prepared with questions for the interviewer. ence to your positive impressions of the company and
your strong interest in the job.
Here are some examples as to what you might ask: Offer some new information or additional reason for the
employer to be interested in you for that job, perhaps
· Could you describe the job duties for me? something you didn't mention in the interview. You might
· Is this a new position or am I replacing someone? even link this new information to a problem or opportu
nity the company is experiencing. Repeat the job title you
· Do you have plans for expansion? are applying for, and show continued interest in it.
· What training or supervision is provided? Let the employer know (graciously) that you expect to
· Who will be my supervisor? hear from them again and "plant" the idea in his/her mind
· What is the largest problem facing your staff? of a phone call to you. Make it clear you're willing to
come in and discuss the job further, if needed.
· What do you like best about your job/company?
· Do you typically fill positions from the outside or pro
mote fro m within first?
· When might a decision be made regarding the posi
tion?
· What do you see as the greatest challenge for the Thank You Letter Example
person in this position?
What kind of partnerships does your organization have Date
with others in the community? Mr. Gerald Potter
Manager, Product Development Dept.
Glass Corporation
1520 Widget Drive
1 Do You Have What It Takes? Metropolis, KS 66445
2 Dear Mr. Potter:
3 Fifteen qualities employers seek: I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you and have a brief
4 tour of Glass Corporation. The high level of creative energy
1. Honesty/Integrity among your staff, as well as their personal pride in the com
2. Communication Skills pany's products, was obvious and very gratifying to see.
3. Flexibility In addition to the information I shared with you in our meet
ing, I worked on another project that reflects the kind of
4. Strong Work Ethic contribution I could make as a member of Glass’s product
5. Leadership Skills development team.
6. Analytical Skills I'd be pleased to meet with you again, if needed, on fairly
7. Internship short notice. I look forward to hearing from you.
8. Coop Experience Sincerely yours,
9. Motivation/Initiative Jill Job Hunter
10. SelfConfidence Home: 8165551212
11. Interpersonal Skills
12. Teamwork Skills
13. Enthusiasm
14. Computer Skills
Work Experience
FollowUp
It is important to remember to followup any interview
with a thank you note or email. If you interview with
more than one person, be sure to send a separate letter
to each individual that you spoke with. The note should
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