2. Preparation is the Key to Success
Know yourself
Know the organization and the position
Practice, practice, practice
Know the time and place – pre-plan
Dress appropriately
What to bring
3. More Tips
Remain calm
Memorize your resume
Body language is important
Speak clearly and articulately
Elaborate on your responses (when practical)
Focus consistently on positive, strong points
Be prepared with pertinent questions
4. Showtime!
Eye contact/ firm handshake
Listen actively
Answer the questions
Ask informed questions
Gracefully close – ASK for the JOB!
5. After the Interview
Evaluate
Send a thank you note (within 24 hrs.)
Inquire
Second interview
6. What is the Interviewer Looking For?
Ability to communicate/ intelligence
Self-confidence
Willingness to accept responsibility
Initiative/ Leadership/Communications Skills
Energy level
Imagination
Interpersonal skills
Flexibility/ Ability to handle conflict
Self-knowledge
7. STORY TELLING:
The Key to Effective Interviewing!
Situation
Opportunity (Obstacle)
ACTION (What did you do?)
RESULTS (IMPACT!)
8. Tips for Effective
Behavioral Interviewing
Answer with a behavior-based answer.
Think through and practice.
One story can apply to more than one
question.
It’s OK to take some time to think of a
good example.
Have a “portfolio” of stories and examples
ready.
9. Standard General Questions:
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to work here?
What makes you special?
What are your 2 greatest strengths and 2
weaknesses?
Why you (vs. other candidates)?
What work experiences have you had?
10. Sample Behavioral
Interview Questions
Discuss a time when you were asked to break a
rule (your integrity was challenged).
Include how you handled it.
State the outcome.
You can even say, ”Looking back, I would probably
do some things differently. i.e., …”
Tell me about a group project that was difficult.
Include what was difficult about it.
Specifically state your individual contribution.
Don’t forget to include the outcome.
11. More examples…
Give me an example of a time when you
challenged a policy.
Tell about a time when you had to meet a
tight deadline.
Discuss a recent experience when you
had a conflict with a colleague.
Describe a success you’ve had in the last
week.
Tell me about a situation where you “blew
it.”