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Interview Tips & Follow-Up. Sherry Pfaff-Doody Ayers Basement Systems. Interview Tips & Follow-Up. Focus on maintaining a professional image-before, during and after! Credibility/LinkedIn/Online Presence Attitude Interview Prep Interview Follow-Up. Waiting for that call or email?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Interview Tips & Follow-Up
Sherry Pfaff-Doody
Ayers Basement Systems
Interview Tips & Follow-Up
1. Focus on maintaining a professional image-before, during and
after!
2. Credibility/LinkedIn/Online Presence
3. Attitude
4. Interview Prep
5. Interview Follow-Up
Waiting for that call or email?
What email address do they have for you?
Is it appropriate?
Hotmama10@gmail.com
Sherry.Doody@yahoo.com
Phone number
Is it current?
Phone etiquette
Do you have an appropriate voicemail set up?
Who is answering your phone and how are they answering?
Prep your family who may be answering your phone
Seems simple, but these things could be deal breakers!
Focus on Maintaining a Professional Image
There are things you may be doing (or not doing) that are affecting your job
search
Always appear polished
Don’t air your financial matters
Always assume potential employers or connections are watching
Avoid looking desperate
“I’ll take anything”
“I’ve applied for 200 jobs”
Don’t show up at every event
Focus on Maintaining a Professional Image
Social Media Rule of Thumb
Assume everyone can see everything!
Don’t advertise every interview you have
Employers will find out-that is not a good thing for you
Avoid making offensive comments
Every time you post something, ask yourself, “is this controversial?” to make your decision
Don’t complain about people-exes, companies that rejected you, etc.
Be unbiased
“But, its my right…”
Solution…
Credibility
LinkedIn- Recommendations and Endorsements
“Someone asked me to recommend them, should I?”
Would you put your reputation on the line?
“How about endorsements?”
What if someone called you and asked you about that endorsement?
Attitude Get past the “this is who I am, take it or leave it” mentality
Avoid negativity
Negativity=drama=unproductive worker
Avoid being negative
Avoid surrounding yourself with negativity
DON’T complain about employers (or anyone for that matter!)
Although it may be difficult, don’t be negative after rejections
Learn from experience & make improvements
Don’t place blame on employers/accountability
Interview Preparation
Research
Company
Goals, history, mission/vision
Interviewer(s)
Position
50 Most Frequently Asked Questions
Read them
Prepare answers
“What have you been doing since your last job?”
“Why did you go through this training program?”
And don’t say, “Because Michigan Works paid for it”
Interviewing What to take to the interview:
Resume-extra copies
Portfolio
Nicely presented
Job description
Note pad and ink pens
Questions-at least 5
Confidence and a good attitude
Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Showing up late
Discussing personal problems or family
Talking about pay
Only do this AFTER you have been offered the job
Arguing or getting defensive
Don’t interrupt the interviewer
Inflating the truth/trying to sound like you are an expert at everything
Interview Attire Dress properly
Clean, professional clothing
Including undershirts
Not too revealing
Avoid too much jewelry & cologne/perfume
(But do wear deodorant)
Make sure your hair is dry
Finish dressing before you arrive on company premises
Appropriate Attire
Inappropriate Attire
After the Interview
Reflect on what you did well and what you can improve on
Send a “thank you” note within 24 hours
Send to all interviewers
And receptionist too
Make a follow up call
Don’t be annoying
But don’t skip this step
There is a fine line
Remember, it’s a small world!
Contact
Sherry Pfaff-Doody
sdoody@AyersBasementSystems.com
@Sherrydoody@MCEEATweets
-Sherry Pfaff-Doody-Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance
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