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JOBTALKSJOBTALKS
TheInterview Process
Indiana UniversityKelley School of BusinessC. Randall Powell, Ph.D
Contents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author.
INTERVIEW PROCESSINTERVIEW PROCESS
The Job Interview
Attention To Process Aids In Success
PRESENTATIONS
CAREER FAIRS
INTERVIEW SELECTION
RECRUITING RECRUITING EVENTSEVENTS
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
• Review Opportunities to Sign up
• Establish Appointment
• Plan Interview Strategy
Goal-Oriented Behavior
Explore– Career options– Industry possibilities– Job description specifics
Investigate– Specific firms– Job listings– Recruiting dates– Career fairs
INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #1
Make Appointments– On-Campus– Off-Campus
Secondary Interviews– Initiated by Firm– Usually Off-Campus
INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #2
Make the Effort!
ACT
INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #3
• Research
• Review Employer Profiles
• Interview Plan
Accept Job Offer In Writing!
INTERVIEWINTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #4
Wrap-up
Follow UpFollow Up
Analyze ResultsAnalyze Results
Force ClosureForce Closure
Major Research Effort
• Minutes must countMinutes must count• Few get a second chanceFew get a second chance• Match background with jobMatch background with job• Prepare for a self-selling talkPrepare for a self-selling talk• Meaningful discussion if:Meaningful discussion if:
– Employer has read resumeEmployer has read resume– You analyzed firmYou analyzed firm– Employer ProfilesEmployer Profiles– Job DescriptionsJob Descriptions
Employer Research
• Internet research
• Materials in Library
• “Employer files" contain:– Past annual reports– Employment brochures– Other information
Interview Day
• Arrive early
• Check interview schedule – Personal Information
Calendar
Interview Day
• Remember your time!
• Try to obtain names of recruiters in advance if possible for thank you follow-up
• Check in with staff if you are running late or have a problem
ROOM ATMOSPHEREROOM ATMOSPHERE• Usually Formal
• Somewhat Relaxed
• Minimum Noise Level
Last Chance Review
Employment Brochures
Annual Report
Notes
Always Replace Brochures
CAREER CONSULTANTS
CoordinatesDetails
RecruitingProjects
Calls onSchedules
Interview Day Walk-in
• Go Properly Dressed
• Identify Time Available
• Provide Resume and Note
• Wait For Reply
Interview Time
Recruiter Calls Your Name
Remember Recruiter’s Name
Pronounce Your Name Again
Late Recruiters
• Never Wait Over Ten Minutes
• See a Staff Member– Will Advise You
– Will Remind Recruiter
• Don’t Just Sit and Hope!
Interview RoomsInterview Rooms
Recruiters Will…
Direct You To Room
Rooms Are…
Private, Adequate
Interview Situation
• Do Most of the Talking
• Get Strong Points Across─ Qualifications Match─ Interest Match
• Two-Way Exchange─ Discuss Your Interests─ Employers Discuss Needs
FalsifiedRecords
Grade Ethics
TRANSCRIPT RELEASETRANSCRIPT RELEASE
Being Asked To Sign A Release Form Is NOTNecessarily A Sign Of Interest!
• Forms Are Forwarded To Registrar• Registrar Bills Employer
Leaving The Interview
Express Further Interest
Shake Hands
Leave
After The Interview
Thank the Recruiter
Understand Follow-Up
InterviewEvaluation
• Make Notes After Interview
• Should Include:─ Employer─ Recruiter─ Address─ Evaluation
─ Position─ Dates─ Follow-Up─ Outcome
Recruiter’s Notes
• Interview Evaluation Write-Up
• Paperwork Can Be Staggering– 5 Days Per Week– 10-15 Applicants Per Day
• Recruiter’s Notes Are Crucial
• Use Empathy in Assessing Action
Feedback
Try to anticipate how a recruiter will evaluate you
• Key items you are evaluated on include:• Preparation• Communication ability• Career direction• Personal qualities
How did your interview go?Evaluate yourself!
Revise Resume• Update Resume Frequently
• Cost Is Minimal
• Focus Resume On Given Job
Revise ResumeRevise Resume
Revise
Review Interview
Feedback
Start SigningUp for Interviews!
EVALUATION
Question #1
The Interview Process presentation was...
A. extremely helpful.B. moderately helpful continue using presentation.C. helpful but needs enhancement/revision.D. unnecessary and/or too basic revise presentation.E. not relevant and should be eliminated.
Question #2
The amount of information delivered in the time available...
A. should not be changed. B. should be slightly decreased.C. should be greatly decreased.D. should be slightly increased with more content.E. should be increased with more content.
Question #3
The Interview Process lecture adequately covered ideas that should prove helpful to me in my interviewing.
A. it covered ideas that will be extremely helpful.B. moderately helpful - continue using presentation.C. helpful but needs enhancement/revision.D. unnecessary and/or too basic - revise presentation.E. not relevant and should be eliminated.
Question #4
The instructor was well prepared for class.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Slightly Agree
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
Question #5
The quality of the videotape on interviewing was
a. Very High
b. Good
c. OK
d. Sub-standard
e. Replace with another video
Question #6
I learned a great deal of good information from the videotape on interviewing.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Slightly Agree
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.