TODAY, JUNE 179:00 AM ACE THE INTERVIEW

10:10 AM VIDEO INTERVIEW IN ACTION!

11:20 AM NEGOTIATING AN OFFER

1:20 PM ASK A RECRUITER PANEL

2:30-4:00 PM LINKEDIN REVIEW

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ACE THE INTERVIEW

HOUSEKEEPINGT u r n o f f v i d e o & m u t e a u d i o

C h e c k i n ! E n s u r e y o u r n a m e i s d i s p l a y e d w i t h y o u r f i r s t & l a s t n a m e

U t i l i z e c h a t f e a t u r e t o a s k q u e s t i o n s / l e a v e c o m m e n t s

C o m p l e t e w o r k s h o p s u r v e y

W o r k s h o p s l i d e s w i l l b e u p l o a d e d t o h t t p : / / i c c . u c d a v i s . e d u / h i r e - m e -a c a d e m y . h t m

WORKSHOP OVERVIEWB E F O R E T H E I N T E R V I E W T Y P E S O F I N T E R V I E W S I N T E R V I E W P R E P

D U R I N G T H E I N T E R V I E W

P O S T - I N T E R V I E W F O L L O W U P

TYPES OF INTERVIEWSW h a t t y p e s o f i n t e r v i e w s a r e t h e r e ?

Telephone/Video/Other technology (possible screening)

One-on-one Group Panel Over a meal Serial

Style of interview: formal or informal

INTERVIEW PREPW h a t a r e s o m e w a y s y o u m i g h t

p r e p a r e f o r a n i n t e r v i e w ?

Research company

Review job posting

Dress for success

Exercise professional readiness

Practice, practice, practice!

Prep your tech & physical environment (for video interviews)

INTERVIEW PREP:

RESEARCH COMPANYUtilize online resources: Company website Glassdoor.com LinkedIn

Connect with your people in your network who may work at the company

ONE PAGE Highlight keywords

Review all sections, not just the “Qualifications” section

Write down specific & related examples from your background

INTERVIEW PREP:

REVIEW JOB POSTING

JOB REQUIREMENT/EMPLOYER NEED

EXAMPLE OF MY QUALIFICATION/SKILL

C r e a t e c h a r t t o b r a i n s t o r m , p r e p a r e & o r g a n i z e e x a m p l e s o f y o u r q u a l i f i c a t i o n s / s k i l l s a s

i t r e l a t e s t o t h e j o b p o s t i n g .

INTERVIEW PREP:

DRESS FOR SUCCESSKeep in mind the formality of the company culture and dress one notch up above the norm

Generally, clothes should be solid: Solid, dark or neutral colors Wrinkle-free + lint-free

Avoid: Wearing cologne, sleeveless tops, open-toe shoes,

tight-fitting outfits, excess jewelry Visible tattoos – cover them if possible

Bring essentials only Personal items & cell phone; padfolio with copies or

resume & reference list; professional bag or simple purse

INTERVIEW PREP:

PROFESSIONAL READINESSPROFESSIONAL EMAIL ADDRESS & PHONE MESSAGE

CONFIRM INTERVIEW DETAILS—location, time, duration, who you are meeting with

ARRIVE EARLY 20-30 minutes early to general location 10-15 minutes early to reception area

INTERVIEW PREP:

PRACTICEPractice answering common interview questions!

Refer to the ICC’s Career Resource Manual: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/services/crm

Practice with ICC Career advisor, friend, family, colleague

VIDEO INTERVIEW PREPGet familiar with, prep, and test your tech Consider the software and device you

will be using

Prepare your physical environment Consider background, lighting, background noise

For more tips, check out the ICC’s “Ace The Video Interview” video at https://icc.ucdavis.edu/services/virtual-videos

DURING THE INTERVIEW…Make a positive first impression!

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN: Interviewers make up their mind whether or not they want to hire someone in the first 5 minutes of the interview and spend the reminder of the time justifying decision.

DURING THE INTERVIEW

FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER!

Firm handshake

Friendly smile

Good eye contact

Turn off or silence phone/device

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Tell me about yourself. Why do you want this position? What is your greatest strength/weakness? Behavioral interview questions Do you have any questions for us?

Anticipate interview questions that may be asked based on the job posting

ONE PAGE

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

Most frequently asked by employers

“Elevator pitch”

Keep response to 1-2 minutes- Cover educational background, relevant experiences and interests

Wrap up with how your past experience has positioned you well for this specific role

ONE PAGE

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

FORMULA: PRESENT, PAST, FUTURE

PRESENT: Currently, I am a 4th year student at the University of California, Davis working towards my Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics. In addition to my academics, I serve as a Co-Director of Finances with the Economics and Business Student Association where I lead in the development of tracking and fundraising of $5,000 for our organization.

PAST: Before taking on a leadership role, I volunteered with the Boys and Girls club to support kids in the afterschool program on leadership, fitness, and homework where I developed my critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

FUTURE: And while I liked the work that I have done in the past, I deeply enjoyed the development of financial budgets for organizations, which is why I am very excited about the opportunity to review and implement new budget strategies in this position.

ONE PAGE

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

WHY DO YOU WANT THIS POSITION?

Communicate fit between: - Your skills & qualifications for the role- The position & your future goals - Organization’s mission & your personal values

Don’t only focus on how the job would benefit you

ONE PAGE

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?

Rephrase “weakness” as “area of improvement” Illustrate how you’ve already taken steps to improve in this area Communicate how you do not anticipate your weakness being an

issue in the role

DO NOT: Select a weakness that falls into one of the core skills/requirements for

the job Cite a faux weakness (i.e., weakness that can be turned into strength)

ONE PAGE

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Tell me about a time when. . . Describe a situation in which. . .

Use the S-A-R method to answer behavioral questions Situation (or problem) – think of a situation in which you were

involved that had a positive outcome or results Action - Specify the actions you took to complete the tasks and

achieve your results Result – Discuss the positive results of your actions

ONE PAGE

BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

PREPARE S-A-R STORIES Develop S.A.R stories that you can explain with ease

- Delivery should be natural and conversational, not memorized or rehearsed

Use your list of concrete examples that you created based on the job posting to create S.A.R stories- Ensure that you give examples most related to position

These stories prove you can do what you say - Several qualities will be communicated in the telling of the

“story”

“VALUE ADDED” STATEMENTS Value Added Statements: Explain

how your experiences align with the job

Never assume that an employer will see the connection between the work described and the job; make the connection for them

ONE PAGE

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? Prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer

- Some of your questions may be addressed during the course of the interview, so pay attention!

DO NOT ask questions about salary & benefits until after an offer has been made

What are some questions you might ask?

Refer to page 47 of the ICC Career Resource Manual for examples of questions

INTERVIEW TIPSListen carefully before answering

Keep answers brief If not certain you have answered a question fully, ask for clarification (use this sparingly)

If you don’t know the answer to a question, ask if they can come back to itLet them know that you would like to give it more thought

AFTER THE INTERVIEW…Immediate post-interview steps:

At end of interview: Confirm next steps in process with

interviewer/interview committee Offer your references list Ask for business cards of interviewers

Upon leaving the interview: Write down everything you can remember

(e.g., issues, challenges, priorities) - Incorporate these specifics into your

thank-you letter

AFTER THE INTERVIEW…Send a thank you Send within 24 hours after

your interview Write in a professional tone Proofread carefully Avoid generic messages

- Incorporate specifics from the interview

AFTER THE INTERVIEW…Follow up 1 week after the date they stated they would

have a decision ready; 1-2 weeks after interview if no timeline provided

Via email or phone to: - Express your continued interest in position - Check if there is anything else they may

need from you- Ask if a hiring decision has been made

AFTER THE INTERVIEW…

KEEP A POSITIVE OUTLOOK!You may experience rejection.

This is part of the process.

Know that: It is appropriate to ask for feedback; apply

lessons learned to your next interview(s). The more interviews you go on, the better

your interviewing skills will become!

ANY QUESTIONS? W o r k s h o p S u r v e y T e l l u s h o w w e d i d a t h t t p s : / / u c d a v i s . c o 1 . q u a l t r i c s . c o m / j f e / f o r m / S V _ 1 T G T I W u ra l c n N Y N

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S t a y C o n n e c t e d U C D a v i s I n t e r n s h i p a n d C a r e e r C e n t e r

A p p o i n t m e n t s w i t h C a r e e r A d v i s o r s a v a i l a b l e :V i s i t h t t p s : / / u c d a v i s . j o i n h a n d s h a k e . c o m / l o g i n

TODAY, JUNE 179:00 AM ACE THE INTERVIEW

10:10 AM VIDEO INTERVIEW IN ACTION!

11:20 AM NEGOTIATING AN OFFER

1:20 PM ASK A RECRUITER PANEL

2:30-4:00 PM LINKEDIN REVIEW

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