Interviewing 101 You got yourself in the door now its time to
WOW them!
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Interview Skills
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The fake it until you make it part! The Lead-Up:On the Day:
Application form Research completed Cover Letter & Resume
submitted Reference Check A professional response to an interview
request Full night of sleep scheduled before the interview Extra
copies of your resume Copies of your references (separate) Proper
attire Confidence A handshake that seals the deal!
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THE HANDSHAKE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JE5OsVnPv k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JE5OsVnPv k Lets make a circle and
practice handshakes Firm but not rough Good eye contact Smile
Polite and professional greeting
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Interview Skills 1 to 10 Step One Know your Target Step Two
Know Yourself Step Three Practice Step Four Arrive Early Step Five
Dress the Part Step Six Make a GREAT First Impression Step Seven
Answer Well Step Eight Ask Questions Step Nine Be Yourself Step Ten
Follow Up
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Interview Dos Research the company Prepare by asking yourself
questions Practice your answers Bring an extra resume Arrive 10-15
mins early Dress Appropriately Maintain eye contact Be Positive Be
Honest Sell yourself Be Assertive Show youre a team player Follow
up
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Interview Donts Dont be unprepared Dont ramble Dont give yes or
no answers Dont be rude Dont neglect your appearance Dont criticize
anyone Dont lie Dont name drop Dont make excuses Dont be too
aggressive Dont be indecisive http://www.youtube.com/w
atch?v=U4D1hhDWunQ
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Social Media and Professionalism Social Media and
Professionalism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42nef 47wOjM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42nef 47wOjM
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Interview Questions Samples of Traditional Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why
did you apply for this job? What jobs have you enjoyed the most?
The least? Why? Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
What do you know about our company? What qualifications do you have
that make you think that you will be successful in this position?
What academic subjects do you like the best? Least? Samples of
Behaviour Interview Questions Give me an example of a time when you
did more than was required in your job. What was the result?
Describe the most stressful situation you have encountered. How did
you handle it? What was the outcome? Describe a situation where you
wished that you had behaved differently. What was the outcome? Weve
all had to work with someone who was difficult. Tell me about the
most difficult situation that you have experienced and how you
handled it. What was the result? How do you define doing a good
job? Tell me about the most enjoyable job youve had. What made this
job so enjoyable? Tell me about a situation that occurred as a
result of a lack of communication. Have you ever had to rely on
information given verbally in order to carry out your task? Give
some examples. Did this ever cause a problem? What is the
difference between these two types of interview questions?
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Interview Questions The abstract or obscure If you were an
animal which would you be and why? How would you move Mount
Everest? Why are man-hole covers round instead of square? What is
the purpose of these questions?
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Practice Lets practice talking to people about ourselves first
without the added pressure of having to sell ourselves to a
potential employer Lets make our inside/outside circle again
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Time to Practice Steps to Success: 1. Look over the sample
interview questions 2. Answer each question personally on a
separate piece of paper 3. Practice with a peer (take turns being
the interviewer and the interviewee 4. Why should you prepare
questions in advance when you are not sure exactly what you will be
asked? - Personal examples Note: You will be evaluated on your
interview skills with me VERY SOON!