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Interview Techniques
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The Basics Know where you are going Get directions Allow time
for traffic Arrive at least 10-15 minutes early Know the name of
the person you are scheduled to meet with. Say their name
correctly
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10 ways to win the interview 1. Be prepared Bring an extra copy
of your resume Arrive early 2. Dress appropriately 3. Be confident
don't mistake confidence for conceit/arrogance
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NO droopy pants Take earring off No t-shirts No tennies, flip
flops Slacks, khakis, shoes/loafers SHAVE Polo shirt, or shirt
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10 ways to win the interview 4. Make eye contact Look the
interviewer in the eye- but dont stare If more than one person, you
must meet all eyes, and shift gaze 5. Show your enthusiasm Seem
excited and energetic but not phony
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10 ways to win an interview 6. Know the position Know something
about the industry youre applying for Find out as much as you can
about the position Find out what your duties will be
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10 ways to win an interview 7. Know the industry/school 8. Know
the company Add in a fact that you find on their website 9.
Practice Practice answering questions they might ask. More on this
later
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10 ways to win an interview 10. Follow up After interview be
sure to follow up with a short and friendly note thanking them for
the interview The note will help keep you name at the forefront of
the interviewers mind. Within 24 hours
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Mrs. Flores tips Have minty breath Do a nose check
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10 ways NOT to win the interview 1. Arrive late 2. Appear bored
: slouching, looking around the room rather than the interviewer,
yawning, checking your phone 3. Forget to do your research about
the position, company, industry, school
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10 ways to NOT win the interview 4. Talk in a long winded
manner The interviewer does NOT want a 30 minute account of your
life. Be sure to answer with a bit of detail & explanation, but
limit your speech to no more than a minute of two
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10 ways to NOT win an interview 5. Speak too briefly. Answers
should be brief, but a simple yes or not is never enough 6. Speak
in a negative manner Dont bad mouth your current employer. This
shows a negative attitude. Always make a negative experience a
positive learning experience.
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10 ways NOT to win an interview 7. Talk about money Wait until
the job is offered 8. Appear conceited. The one thing that really
annoys & irritates an interviewer is a candidate who has done
it all, seen it all, and knows everything.
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10 ways NOT to win an interview 9. Share unrealistic goals.
Like saying you want to be the vice president of the company in
five years- this shows the interviewer that you know nothing about
the company or your job. 10. Appear unkempt. Dont have dirty,
wrinkled, torn clothes Keep facial hair neat, brush hair, clean
fingernails ( short for men)
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17 things that turn them off immediately Scratching your head
Biting your lips Raising your eyebrows incredulously Shifting in
your seat Crossing arms or displaying superior or conceited or
overbearing body signals Looking down/avoiding eye contact Standing
rigidly in place Keeping hands in pockets Not using any hand
gestures Rocking Slouching Self-touching Jiggling your leg Twisting
your hair Clicking your pen Biting your nails
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Waiting for the interview. Go up to the front desk etc, and
politely say Hi, my name is ______. I have an interview for a job
with ___________. Sit patiently with a book, no slouching. Sit
straight up. No slouching. Smile at everyone. Be polite to
everyone. You never know who you will be dealing or working with,
or who has input. When interviewer comes, get up, introduce
yourself, shake hands, make eye contact. Thank them for opportunity
to interview with them. Walking demonstration. It matters!!!
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Interview Donts Dont look at your watch, clock, or cell phone
Dont mimic the body language or mannerisms of the interviewer (
people do this when they get nervous) Dont be negative Dont talk
too much Dont ask about money, perks or things that are unrelated
to the job or company Don't interrogate the interviewer
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The 1 st defining moments: 100 milliseconds or 10 th of a
second Wait patiently for the interview. Dont fidget. Bring a book.
Introduce yourself. Shake their hand while looking them in the eye
Engage in small talk Be prepared with something to say if you have
to walk down the hall ( usually weather related) Dont sit down
until asked or it is indicated
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If the interviewer asks Did you have any problems finding us or
how was your drive they are NOT really interested in the traffic or
if you got lost. The interviewer does NOT want to hear how your had
trouble finding the place, your car has no air-conditioning, and
parking is horrible Respond Fine or no problem
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Qualities the interviewer is looking for Adaptability
Competence Confidence Creativity Dedication dependability
Easygoingness Enthusiasm leadership ability Motivation Problem
solving ability resourcefulness
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After the interview Ask what the next step in the hiring
process is? Will they call you? How long until they make a
decision? Get a card from the interviewer. Send a short Thank you
for the interview note. This is done so rarely that it makes a big
impression. When is the interview over? Interviewer will shuffle
paperwork, gather things, and/or stand up. Thats your cue. Stand
up. Shake hands, thank them, and leave.
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Mrs. Flores tips Read their body language. If an interview
doesnt think you have the social or perceiving skills to read and
understand normal body language, they will also assume ( rightly)
that you cannot use it effectively on the job. Dont scratch Pick
lint off your clothes Look at your nails play with your hair Self
touching
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Questions they may ask What are your key skills? Discuss
specific key skills and how you will use them in the workplace.
Avoid clichs or generalities What sets you apart from other
applicants? Your answer should show confidence in your abilities
without sounding conceited. A good way to illustrate your worth is
to talk about what other past & present employers say about
you.
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Questions they may ask What are your strengths? Describe 2 or 3
skills you have that are most relevant to the position. Dont say Im
a people person. For each strength you give be prepared to back it
up with an example What are your weaknesses? This is a
trick!!!!!!!!!!!!! This question is really one that can make or
break you. Be honest BUT dont shoot yourself in the foot. Try to
think of a weakness that is not too big of a deal, and discuss how
you are overcoming it. Or make your weakness a strength.
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Questions they might ask Tell me about yourself. This is the
perfect opportunity to sell yourself to an employer in just a few
seconds. You need to package yourself into one small paragraph in
which you mention your experience, skills, accomplishments, goals,
and personal qualities
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Questions they might ask Tell me about a situation that
frustrated you at work. This is a trick!!!!! This is another
question designed to probe the candidates professional personality.
The interviewer will want reassurance that you are able to
withstand pressure on the job. Describe how you remained
diplomatic, objective,or professional in a difficult situation
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Questions they might ask Have you ever had to work with a
manager who you thought was unfair to you, or who was just plain
difficult to get along with? Dont fall for this either!!! No matter
how many times an interviewer gives you the opportunity to do so-
NEVER criticize a current or past employer. The employer is trying
to discover how easily you are willing to badmouth people.
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Questions they might ask What are some of the things your
supervisor has done that you dislike? Another trick Discuss a
relatively minor example in which the interviewer is likely to
empathize. Put a positive spin on your answer by describing what
you learned from this difficult situation
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Questions they might ask Describe a leader you admire. Caution
Feel free to give personal or popular examples of leaders you
believe to be effective. Do not offend the interviewer &
refrain from talking about your admiration for controversial
leaders. Talk about why you admire the person, what lessons you
have learned for them, and how you will be able to incorporate
those tactics into your own professional life
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Most common interview complaints The candidate : Lacked
enthusiasm Did not ask the questions or did not ask the right
questions Too fidgety Did not make enough eye contact attire was
too casual, inappropriate, Talked too much or not enough