1. Interviewing
Appendix (Ch 8A)

2. Learning Outcomes
LO4: Interview strategies for job seekers

3. Before we start…
What are some
“Do’s and Don’ts”
for job interviews?
What questions do
you have about job
interviews?

4. Job Interviews
Applying for the job
Preparing for the interview
Behavior during the interview
Following up

5. Job Interviews
Applying for the job
Preparing for the interview
Behavior during the interview
Following up

6. Applying for the job
Research job
requirements
and company
Write an
effective
cover letter
Prepare a
professional
résumé

7. Applying for the job
• Research job
requirements
• Research
company
• How?

8. Cover Letters
Further detail
• Qualifications for position
• Employment and experience relevant to position
Professional Format
• Identify the job
• Brief summary of qualifications
• Indicate hope to be contacted for an interview
• Close with thanks

9. Résumés
 What should be on a résumé?

10. Résumés
 Contact information
 Career objective*
 Employment history
 Education
 Relevant professional affiliations
 Military background
 Special skills
 Community service
 References*

11. Résumés
• Clear descriptions
• Bullets & sentence fragments typically OK
• Use “Action” words and phrases
• Focus on your accomplishments

12. Résumés
 Example:
 Computer Technician, Joe-Bob’s Office
◦ Helped with the day to day operations of all the
computers
◦ Fixed things that needed fixing

13. Résumés
 Example:
 Computer Technician, Joe-Bob’s Office
◦ Maintained all office computers
◦ Diagnosed and repaired issues for all employees
◦ Used ABC software system on a daily basis

14. Résumés
 Example:
 Office Assistant, XYZ Law Firm
◦ I was responsible for answering the phones and
scheduling appointments for the attorneys

15. Résumés
 Example
 Office Assistant, XYZ Law Firm
◦ Answered incoming calls on a multi line phone
system
◦ Scheduled and verified appointments for six
attorneys

16. Job Interviews
Applying for the job
Preparing for the interview
Behavior during the interview
Following up

17. Preparing for the interview
 What can you do to prepare for a Job
Interview??

18. Preparing for the interview
 Prepare a self-summary
◦ Employment
◦ Skills
◦ Strengths/weaknesses
 Prepare a list of questions about the
company and the job*
 Rehearse questions

19. Job Interviews
Applying for the job
Preparing for the interview
Behavior during the interview
Following up

20. During the Interview
Dress
appropriately

21. During the Interview
Dress
appropriately
Arrive on
time

22. During the Interview
Dress
appropriately
Arrive on
time
Bring
supplies

23. During the Interview
Dress
appropriately
Arrive on
time
Bring
supplies
Use active
listening

24. During the Interview
Dress
appropriately
Arrive on
time
Bring
supplies
Use active
listening
Think before
answering

25. During the Interview
Dress
appropriately
Arrive on
time
Bring
supplies
Use active
listening
Think before
answering
Be
enthusiastic

26. During the Interview
Dress
appropriately
Arrive on
time
Bring
supplies
Use active
listening
Think before
answering
Be
enthusiastic
Ask
questions*

27. Job Interviews
Applying for the job
Preparing for the interview
Behavior during the interview
Following up

28. After the interview
Write a thank you note.
Self-assess your performance
Contact the interviewer for feedback