TODAY’S… DO NOW: Match up with 1 other student to take turns asking/answering the following questions: What is your greatest weakness? Tell me.

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TODAYS DO NOW: Match up with 1 other student to take turns asking/answering the following questions: What is your greatest weakness? Tell me something about yourself. What motivates you and why? Where do you want to be 5 years from now? OBJ: Prepare for interviews; develop responses to common interview questions HW PREPARE FOR FINAL Slide 2 HW HW: Further develop responses to the interview questions on the worksheet (33 questions total) Review, revise, and practice interview q&a out loud. Do a practice interview at http://desales.interviewstream.com/selectquestions/ {must have video capability} http://desales.interviewstream.com/selectquestions/ Or non video http://myinterviewsimulator.com/http://myinterviewsimulator.com/ Or use friends/family to ask/answer questions in worksheet Slide 3 PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEWS Slide 4 LEARN ABOUT THE COMPANYTHE INTERVIEWERS Operations Markets Challenges Job opening Overall industry & news Names LinkedIn Memberships in professional organizations Slide 5 PREPARE FOR THE QS Make responses into brief stories instead of boring facts/statements What is the hardest decision youve ever had to make? Why it was difficult, how you made your choice, what you learned What is your greatest weakness? Mention skill / attribute you havent developed, but would like to in next position Where do you want to be five years from now? Reflect a desire to contribute to employers long term goals not just your own EMPLOYERS QS Slide 6 WEAKNESS? I have not had to create lesson plans, but through Alternate Route training and a teacher mentor I will develop a greater knowledge of how to create effective lesson plans Slide 7 PREPARE FOR THE QS What didnt you like about the previous jobs youve held? Ex: Having limited opportunities to apply skills or education Tell me something about yourself. Confident and memorable! Quickly summarize where youve been and where youd like to go Focus on a skill that is valuable to the company Share something business relevant youre passionate about Short summary of what colleagues / customers think about you EMPLOYERS QS Slide 8 I have a fashion & technology background and I'm looking for a career change into education in order to enlighten students about proper business protocol while preparing them for college & career. I wholeheartedly believe in vo- tech schools because they prepare students to possess a skill past high school. And although my past colleagues and employers were sad to see me leave, since they know how hard I work, I'm excited to enter the field of teaching. Slide 9 PREPARE FOR THE QS QS OF YOUR OWN convos Interviews are 2-way convos Justnswers! Just as important as your answers! Demonstrate your understanding Steer the discussion to your advantage Youre expected to ask questions Slide 10 BE CONFIDENT Nerves are natural but must overcome! Remind yourself you have value to offer Emphasize positive traits Focus on strengths Address your shortcomings take action to correct Stop worrying about your interview performance concentrate on what you can offer the company PREPARATION = CONFIDENCE Slide 11 INTERVIEW STYLE Competence Confidence Poise Manners Good judgment Non verbal behavior Posture, eye contact, facial expression, hand gestures, movements Be alert & upbeat Speaking voice lively, inflection, emphasis Filler words ums, likes Give complete, CONCISE answers Slide 12 PROFESSIONAL IMAGE CONSERVATIVE: Neat hair Business suit in dark solid or subtle pattern Solid shirt / coordinated blouse Conservative tie No visible piercings [women 2 earrings ok] No visible tattoos Stylish professional shoes nothing casual Clean hands & trimmed nails Little or no perfume / cologne Subtle makeup Exemplary personal hygiene **even if a company dress code is business casual or casual, make a good impression by dressing formally** Slide 13 Slide 14 BE READY ON ARRIVAL IN A LEATHER-BOUND BOOK: Notebook [legal pad] 2 pens- blue or black ink Outline of company info Calendar Calculator OTHER THAN YOUR PHONE List of questions to ask References, performance reviews, letters of recommendation [if not included in resume packet] Multiple, extra copies of resumes Slide 15 BE READY ON ARRIVAL Turn phones OFF not vibrate Do not text Do not make or answer calls Do NOT be late 15 min early Do not smoke beforehand---OR EVER Do not chew gum, eat, or drink Do not bring a friend If you wait bring something business oriented to read or company lit **be friendly to receptionist and anybody else walking by** Do not doubt yourself! Slide 16 SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING Warm-up Q&A Close Slide 17 WARM-UP Engage in small talk, if interviewer begins Stand / sit up straight Regular, natural eye contact Dont fidget Firm handshake Repeat the interviewers name when introduced Wait to be seated Let the interviewer start discussion Slide 18 TAKE NOTES DURING INTERVIEW Info about each company Interviewers answers to questions Contact info Follow up communication Appointments Slide 19 Q&A DEALING WITH QS Interviewer leads convo Dont answer before finished asking Avoid 1 or 2 wordyes/no answers expand & explain Difficult question? Pause! Listen to the interviewer Slide 20 CLOSE Last opportunity to emphasize value Say thank you for the opportunity Express interest in organization & position Try to pin down next steps - a date for a next convo I am very impressed with what Ive seen and heard here today, and I am confident that I could do an excellent job in the position youve described to me. When might you be in a position to make a decision? Stand, smile, thank the interviewer, and shake hands Thank the receptionist or assistant before you go! Slide 21 CLOSE - SALARY Let interviewer raise subject If asked requirements Open Negotiable Competitive compensation package NEGOTIATION Market demand for skills Strength of job market Policies & financial health Other offers Look at overall package Salary Bonus Profit sharing Retirement benefits Health coverage Vacation time Slide 22 FOLLOWING UP Staying in contact shows determination Demonstrates communication skills & business etiquette Brings your name to attention Respond quickly 24 hrs max Slide 23 F/U MESSAGES THANK YOU Within 24 hrs Good etiquette Reinforce reasons youre best Respond to any negatives from interview Convey interest Ask for a decision Brief & positive INQUIRY TIME EXTENSION ACCEPTANCE DECLINE RESIGNATION Slide 24 QUESTIONS?! Slide 25 LETS WATCH http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041440/#45804792 http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041440/#45804792 Slide 26 Slide 27 DO NO BE LATE ON THURSDAY WE WILL BE IN MMC FINAL GRADE BASED ON: INTERACTION W/ PEERS CONFIDENCE PROFESSIONALISM [BEHAVIOR & DRESS] BODY LANGUAGE QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEWER PERSUASION THANK YOU LETTER F/U (EMAIL WORD DOC) 5 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Slide 28