What is the Purpose of anInterview?

An interview is a two-way exchange, a conversation,

in which both participants have some goals:

The Interviewer wants to determine:• Can the candidate do the job?• Will the candidate fit in?• Is this the best candidate for the position?

The Interviewee wants to determine:

• Do I want this job?• Can I do this job?• Does this job offer me the opportunities I want for advancement or experience?

Stages in the Interview Process

Introduction

Questions for you

Questions from you

Closing

Job Interview Essentialshttp://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz89ypZT-Is&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL21CF27EF8CEAD236

What is the biggest CHALLENGE for job-seekers?

Understanding how to perform during an interview

What is employer trying to determine?

The Toughest Interview QuestionsAND HOW TO ANSWER THEM!

1) Tell me about yourself.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OEZSfdn6Jc&feature=related

2) What is your greatest weakness?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTRojxZBeR8&feature=related

3) Why should we hire you?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcoat4ifHoY&feature=related

4) Why do you want to work here?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHrG0MaNrGo&feature=related

5) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCGbE_xBNYc&feature=related

Beyond the Norm…Mastering the Behavioral Interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvtm1GeYE6U&feature=related

Separate yourself from all other candidates.

Provide CONCRETE examples of your skills, accomplishments.

The Phone Interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4T12VM2Dsc&feature=related

What’s the PURPOSE?

PREPARE for this type of interview just as you would

an in-person interview.

8 Mistakes to AVOID!

What to Ask the Interviewer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0DCHq_oWR8&feature=related

Never, never turn down the opportunity to ask questions….

PREPARE SMART QUESTIONS that will make you STAND OUT!