Learning Objective: Examine and practice the skillset of delivering a great interview Job interviews are stressful enough without having to establish a positive and professional self-representation during the interview process. Recruiters are looking for the ideal candidate, and you are trying to come across as friendly and trustworthy while explaining how you’re the perfect candidate, so practice makes perfect. The competition is tough, so it’s no wonder your confidence should be your focus. That’s why you need to be in this seminar. We will deliver practical, step-by-step, proven strategies and interview tips to help you build confidence, become persuasive, and walk into a room locked and loaded, ready to formulate impressive answers to common interview questions. Along with the answers and swagger to pull it off, we will give you the opportunity to perfect your skills before your interview. This session will begin with the knowledge of how to impress recruiters, while the second half will pull it all together in the practice mock interview sessions. Remember, practice makes perfect. You will have the opportunity to sit face to face with professional interviewers in order to prepare effectively for your real interviews. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to answer these questions: a. What are the common interview questions, and how do I prepare my answers? b. What information do I need to know for every interview? c. How do I answer difficult questions? d. What are good questions to ask my interviewer? e. How do I answer, “So tell me about yourself’? f. What do I do after the interview? g. What are common interview mistakes? h. What does my body language say about me? i. What information do I need to know before I have my interview? j. How can I ace my interview from beginning to end? k. What can I do after the interview to gain an edge on the competition?

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2. Agenda
 Welcome
 Meet the Panel
 Workshop Objectives
 Panel Discussion: Overview
 Mock Interviews
 Panel Discussion: Feedback
 Wrap Up and Questions

3. Interview Success!
Practical Approachesto
PersuadingThe Recruiter
 Dorothy Goettler, Knowledge Systems
Engineer Manager
General Dynamics Electric Boat
 Barbara Owsley, Principal Recruiter
General Dynamics Information Technology
 Gloria B. Wims, Technical Engineering
Resource Manager
General Dynamics Mission Systems
 Anita A. Perkins, Footwear Research
Engineering

4. WorkshopObjectives
 What are common interview questions and how can I
prepare?
 What information should I know for every interview?
 How do I respond to difficult questions?
 What questions should I ask my interviewer?
 How should I respond to the question “Tell me about
yourself”?
 What steps should I take after the interview?
 What does my body language say about me?
 What information do I need to know before I have my
interview?
 What information do I need to know before I have my
interview?
 How can I ace my interview from beginning to end?

5. Resume/Cover Letter
 Take Advantage of any resources you are
offered to construct a winning resume and
cover letter.
 Your Resume is your key component to
landing an interview.
Cover Letter Resume Remember why you are writing
the letter
 Do not regurgitate your resume
 Know your audience
 Begin with a problem
 Tell a story
 Make it easy to read
 What will you bring to the table?
 Heading
 Objective
 Education
 Relevant Courses
 Experience
 Skills
 Honors and Awards
 Interests

6. Landingthe Interview
Network, network, network. This remains
the best way to find out about
opportunities that interest you.
Take interactions with recruiters seriously.
You may need their endorsement prior to
speaking with a hiring manager.
If you are asked to follow-up with an online
application, DO IT! Some companies
cannot setup an interview unless you have
formally applied.

7. PreparationBefore the Interview
1. Ask a trusted friend or mentor to host a mock
interview.
2. Prepare a few stories to share.
3. Understand the job for which you are interviewing.
4. Learn as much as you can about the company and
interviewers.
5. Take advantage of the numerous online resources
available.
6. Prepare for common interview questions on the list
provided.

8. Common Interview Questions
1. Tell me about yourself?
2. What is your greatest strengths/weakness?
3. Why do you want to work here?
4. Where do you see yourself in 2 years?
5. How do you feel about working in a team
environment?
6. Describe a difficult work situation or project
and how you overcame it?
7. What are you passionate about?
8. What are your salary requirements?
9. Do you have any questions for me?

9. How Do I Answer?
“Tell Me About Yourself.”
 Prepare an elevator pitch
 How would a friend or a professor who knows
you well, describe you?
 Why should we hire you?
 Describe your current (or most recent) position.
 Why are you looking for a new opportunity
now?
 How do you handle stress and pressure?
 What motivates you?

10. How Do I Answer DifficultQuestions?
 Think about what the interviewer is trying to
learn about you from the question.
Make sure your answer reflects that question.
 Take notes on complex or multi-part
questions.
You may be penalized for only answering partly.
Feel free to take notes during your job interview.
 Avoid being negative about an old or
current position.

11. Questionsfor the Interviewer
1. What are the next steps? When can I expect to
hear from you?
2. What would you expect of the successful
candidate in one year from now?
3. Can I elaborate on any of my answers?
4. Are there any other questions I should ask?
5. If not addressed in the job ad, you may also
consider asking about specifics:
number of job openings?
location and working hours?
start date, length of contract?

12. Body Language
 Think about how you want to be perceived.
 A firm handshake and eye contact is just as
important as you have always heard.
 Dress appropriately for the temperature.
 Think about what your posture says to the
interviewer about you as a job candidate.

13. Mock Interviews- Scenario
Image you are going on an interview for ABC
company. The interviewer will ask the following
questions and the interviewee will respond
based on what you have learned so far in this
seminar.
1. Tell me about yourself?
2. Why are you interested this company and
position?
3. Tell me about a conflict you encountered
while working on a team and how did you
resolve it?

14. Upcoming Interviews/
Panel and Group Discussion
Now, it is your chance to ask questions.

15. After the Interview: What’s Next?
 Always send a thank you note to all
members of the panel if possible.
 If the interviewer encourages you to follow
up, DO IT. Sometimes they know another
position will be opening up soon and this is
your opportunity to hear about it first.

16. Persuadingthe Recruiter
“Recap andWrap Up”
Make sure
your cover
letter meets
the
qualifications
of the job.
Customize
and know
what is on
your resume
Network,
Network,
Network
Research
and know
the
company
and
position in
which you
are
interviewin
g.
Formulate
an elevator
pitch
Be prepared
to answer
the typical
interview
questions
Dress
Appropriatel
y for the
interview
Always send
a thank you
note to
include a skill
matrix
Cover Letter
Resume
Landing the
interview
Preparation
Body
Language
What’s
Next
Common
Questions

17. Sources andAdditional Information
BEYA 2019 Panel Interview Tip Sheet-Handout
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/
https://novoresume.com/
https://offers.hubspot.com/cover-letter-
templates
http://www.career.cornell.edu/story/resumes/par
ts.cfm
https://www.livecareer.com/career/advice/cover-