INTERVIEWING Career & Leadership Development Centre.

INTERVIEWING

Career & Leadership Development Centre

Activity

Worst handshakes

Today’s objectives…

Define interviewsDiscuss the purpose of an

interviewReview the three stages

- Before- During- After

• Important step in the hiring process

• Chance to meet

• Mutual exchange of information

What is an interview?

For the interviewer: Can the candidate do the job? Will the candidate fit in? Is this the best candidate for the position?

What is the purpose?

What is the purpose?

For the interviewee: Do I want the job? Can I do this job? Does this job offer me the

opportunities I want for advancement or experience?

Soft skills are importantYou are the expert on youBoth parties are being interviewedHow you do things demonstrates your characterFirst impressions are importantThey already are interested in you

To succeed in interviews

1. Before

2. During

3. After

Three Stages

Research the organizationReview the job descriptionKnow yourself - prepare to support experience/skills with examplesPracticePrepare questions to ask themDress for success

Before an interview

Ask questions that are meaningful & impactful

Can you describe a typical day/week for this position?

What would a successful first year in the position look like?

What is the number one priority of the person who accepts this job?

How would you describe the work culture? What type of people tend to thrive in this environment?

What do I ask them?

NOT

Bright suit

Cleavage

Casual pants

Un-tucked shirt

Loud jewelry

What to Wear

Crisp, ironed, collared shirt

Suit

Groomed hair

Smile

Professional shoes

Tie

What to Wear

Create great first impressionsBe mindful of body languageAnswer and ask questionsShow enthusiasm and interestScent freeWhat not to bring

Cell phone Drinks Friends

During an interview

The questions are about you

Each question is designed to obtain certain information

The questions…

It’s OK to be nervousAttitude & GPAHollow or surface answersIt’s not really about getting from A to B, it is about HOW you get from A to BUse examples from different areasDon’t be afraid of silence

From the employers perspective…

ReflectSend a thank-you letterFollow-up

After an interview

Q&A

Career Services Centre

11 River RoadDalhousie University, Truro Campus

893-7895 [email protected]

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