Interviewee Skills 30th March 2007

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Interview skills Program

at

ICIB

30th March 2007


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Interviewee Skills

Preparing for the half hour thatcan change your life


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STRESS INTERVIEWS

INFORMATION SEEKING

NON SPECIFIC INTERVIEWS

TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS

MANAGERIAL INTERVIEWS

GDS, ROLE PLAYS, GROUP TASKS

PANELS, ONE ON ONE INTERVIEWS

HIERARCHICAL INTERVIEWS

TYPES OF INTERVIEWS


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You have obtained an

InterviewCongratulations!

NOWCLEAN THE SLATE


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No matter how qualified youare on paper, you need to

present yourself to thepeople who have theauthority to hire you.YOU NEED TO REBUILD YOUR SLATE


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WHY PREPARE?

Preparation builds confidence,improves the likelihood ofsuccess,

reduces surprises andenables you to handle unknowns

AND MOST OF ALL

Preparation gives you the

COMPETITIVE EDGE


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MATCHING NEEDS

SKILLS

KNOWLEGDE

ATTITUDE


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PREPARATION


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OPEN

PRESENTING YOURSELF

EXPLORING INFORMATION

CLOSING


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OPEN

HOW DO YOU GET COMFORTABLE IN AN

INTERVIEWCONFIDENCECONVERSATIONS, MANNERISMS / SMALL

TALKCONTOURINITIAL IMPACT ON THE PANELCOMPLETE DATA OF SELF

PRESENTATION OF SELF, CLOTHES,POSTUREFIRST IMPACT


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Approximately 75% of theinterview is based uponyour appearance and how

well you present yourself.

TRUTH


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Neatly and

Conservatively

o not wear heavy perfume/aftershave lotion

much jewelry.

welry should be limited to a single necklace

chain, a ring and small button type earringsfor women


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Conservative rules the day

You want to wear something that makes theinterviewer thinkprofessional and competent.

You also want to wear something

that avoids directing thefocus away from you and onto your clothes.

Grooming Counts

An expensive suit will not compensate fordirty fingernails, messy hair, and wrinkled

clothes

Good grooming indicates attention todetail and respect for others


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Be certain of the date, time, place,

name of the organization and theinterviewer.

Be a few minutes early.NEVER BE LATE!

Remember to make time for unforeseencircumstances such as traffic jams or theHowe Center elevator


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RESEARCH THE COMPANY

Know the following: How old the company is

What its products or services are

Where its plants, offices or stores are located

What its growth has been

How its prospects look for the future

How do I find these things out?Websites

Friends

References


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RE-Review your resume

Be prepared to answer questions about your

Education

Work Experience

Activities/Interests

Major

Grades

Goals

Be sure what is on your resume is current and accurate

and always be prepared to fill out an application upon arrival.

Know your references!


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Preparation Tips

1. Prepare your answers for typical questions

2. Write down your success stories

3. Select your references

4. Learn about the organization and its people

5. Prepare the questions you will ask theinterviewer

about the job and the company

6. Select your outfit and have it dry-cleaned orlaundered if necessary


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How do I craft a success story?

Think of a situation (work or school).

Explain when or where this situation took place.

Explain the situation? What obstacles, challenges orproblems called for your action?

State the action you took?

Share the results or outcomes? Quantify

those results how many, how large, what percent?

Convey the transferable skills you used or learned

that you can bring to the job.


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Practice Makes Perfect

Practice interviewing with a friend

Schedule a Mock Interview withyourCareer Development office

Practice in front of a mirror oron a video camera


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THE INTERVIEW


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THE GREETINGGreet the interviewer by name as

youenter the office if you are sure of thepronunciation.

Take your cues from the interviewer.

Be sure to shake the interviewershand-firmly.


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DURING THE INTERVIEWPromote positive communication

Be frank and truthful in your answers avoid

being negativeBe enthusiastic about what you have done and

what you can do. THINK POSITIVE!Project attentiveness. LISTEN, MAINTAIN EYE

CONTACTAsk for clarification if you do not understand the

questionBe careful not to criticize former employers,

professors,or anything for that matter!


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DOS

SEEK CLARIFICATION

ASK FOR TIME TO THINK

PUSH BACK IF YOU DONT AGREE

ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION

ASK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TOCONTRIBUTE


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DONTS

COMPETE WITH THE INTERVIEWER

GIVE UP EASILY

BE DISAGREEABLE

INTERRUPT

ASK WHAT THE COMPANY WILL DO

VOLUNTEER TO SHOW NEGATIVE

TRAITS

What does the recruiter


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What does the recruiterseek?

1. Ability to communicate can you organize your thoughts andideas effectively when writing or speaking? Can you present your

ideas in a positive way.

2. Self-Confidence Can you demonstrate a sense of

maturity and direction that enables you to deal positively

and effectively with situations and people?

3. Willingness to accept responsibility are you someone

who recognizes what needs to be done? Are you willing

to get it done? Are you willing to do more than what is

required of you?

4. Flexibility Are you capable of change and receptive to

new ideas and situations?

compe e w o ers an a w ngness o e


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compe e w o ers an a w ngness o emeasured

by your performance in relation to that competition?

7. Goal achievement Can you identify, work toward

andobtain specific goals? Can you look ahead, anticipate

thefuture and make long-range plans?

8. Level ofInitiative Can you identify purposeful work

and take action? Do you always wait to be told whatto

do?

9. Possession oftechnical skills or ability to achievethem

Do you possess the skills necessary for theparticular

job or do you have the ability to learn them


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10. Direction Do you know where you want to be in twoor three years? Do you know enough about your field toknow the different opportunities available and what typeof position will satisfy your knowledge and goals?

11. Level ofenergy Are you ambitious? Do you possessdrive? Can you take charge of a situation? Would yoube willing to put in extra time and time to accomplish aspecific task

12. Interpersonal skills Can you get along with peoplewho are different from you in any respect? Can youwork with them toward a common goal in a professional

manner?

13. Leadership Do you have the ability to gain peoplesrespect and confidence? Can you organize and direct agroup of people? Can you delegate responsibilities?


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14. Knowledge of the company Are you familiar

with thecompanys products and services; potentialgrowth

areas?

VERY IMPORTANT


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Ten Rules for Interviewing

1. Keep your answers brief and concise.

2. Include concrete, quantifiable data

3. Repeat your key strengths three times

4. Prepare five or more success stories

5. Put yourself on their team

6. Image is often as important as content

7. Ask questions

8. Maintain a conversational flow

9. Research the company, product lines and competitors

10. Keep an interview journal

T f ti t k th


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Types of questions to ask theinterviewer

What would be a typical assignment/day?

What type of training/orientation would I have?

What might I expect in terms of job progression?

How does this particular department fit into the entire

structure of the organization?

Growth opportunities assuming I get selected


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CLOSINGDO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONSASK FOR JOB RELATED INFORMATIONASK FOR COMPANY GROWTH PLANS

CAREER RELATED OPPORTUNITIESHR POLICIESTRG. & DEVELEPMENT OPPORTUNITIESEND DISCUSSION WITH PLEASANTERIES

Be alert to signs from the interviewer that the session is

closing.

Thank the interviewer at the close of the interview.

Ask what the next step will be.


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FOLLOW-UP

Send a well-written thank-you letter within 24

hours.

Include a reiteration of the job as you understand

it, points you may have forgotten to mention, and

a response to any concerns expressed.

Keep in contact with the interviewer.


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