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INTERVIEW STRATEGIES
Rutgers University Career ServicesCareer and Interview Center/Busch
Campus Centerhttp://careerservices.rutgers.edu
WHAT WE WILL COVER TODAY
Purpose of Interviews Types of Interviews Preparing for the Interview Interview Structure Typical Questions Next Steps
PURPOSE OF INTERVIEW(Employer Perspective)
Do you have the skills to do the job? Will you fit into the organization’s
culture? Are you motivated to do the job? Will you stay?
PURPOSE OF INTERVIEW(Candidate Perspective)
Learn about the organization Determine if you fit into the culture Get the job offer
INTERVIEW TYPES Screening/Human Resources Behavioral Group Phone/Video
PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW Research: find out what is
happening in your career field and the particular company you will be interviewing with
Preparation: identify what you have to offer the company and prepare for common interview questions
RESEARCHOrganization: Organization website, literature, and Kilmer Library Services, products, locations, divisions and competitors Recent news, new product launches, mergers Organization strengths
Trends in the Profession: Career publications, professional organizations and
networking
Other Tools: www.rileyguide.com/The Rutgers Online Career Library
PREPARATION Selling Points Character Traits Practice Interviewing
SELLING POINTS Technical skills, advanced training Management/supervision Awards Customer service Advanced coursework Special projects Internships Volunteer, community service, activities
CHARACTER TRAITS Team Player Adaptable Good judgement Quick thinker Ethical Leadership Communication: verbal & written Attention to detail
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Attire/appearance Hand shake/Eye contact/Posture Hand gestures
PRACTICE INTERVIEWING Mock Interview Interview Stream, Virtual Mock
Interview Career Services Guide (practice
quest.) Career Resource Center
Publications
INTERVIEW PROCESS Warm up - Rapport Building Questions/Dialog Questions from interviewee Wrap-up Follow-up
WARM-UP How about this weather? How about that Rutgers football
team? How are your classes going?
QUESTIONS/DIALOGUETraditional: Traditional interview questions focus on your
educational background, work experience, activities, skills, etc.
Behavioral: Behavioral interviews focus on specific past
behaviors, “Describe a time when..” Past behavior is the best predictor of future
performance
TRADITIONAL QUESTIONS Tell me about yourself. Why did you choose Rutgers? Where do you see yourself in five
years? Why did you choose this profession? Why should I hire you? What do you know about us? What is your biggest weakness?
BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS Describe a major problem you have faced and how
you dealt with it.
Describe a situation where 10 different things had to get done at once and how you handled it.
Use the P.A.R. system (Problem-Action-Result) in answering these types of questions
QUESTIONS FROM INTERVIEWEE
What kind of assignments might I expect in the first six months?
What skills are important for someone in this position?
How would you describe the ideal candidate for this position?
What do you like most about working for the company?
INTERVIEW WRAP-UP Express interest in the position Clarify next steps Get business card Send thank you letter
NEXT STEPS Make an appointment at any
Career Services office to conduct a Mock Interview (option to be video-taped)
Use Interview Stream, Virtual Mock Interview – self assessment