Job Job InterviewsInterviews

Module Module Twenty NineTwenty Nine

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Why do I need an interview strategy?

1. What about yourself do you want the interviewer to know?

2. What disadvantages or weaknesses do you need to minimize?

3. What do you need to know about the job and the organization to decide whether to accept this job if it is offered to you?

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Should I practice before the interview?

Opening Get to know the

interviewer. Listen for information

that could be useful later in the interview.

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The Communication Behaviors of Successful Interviewees

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How should I answer traditionalinterview questions?

1. Tell me about yourself.2. “What makes you think you’re qualified to

work for this company?”3. “What two or three accomplishments have

given you the most satisfaction?”4. “Why do you want to work for us?”5. “What college courses did you like best?

Least?”

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Poor Responses to BehavioralInterview Questions

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Good Responses to Interview Questions

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How can I prepare for behavioral and situational interviews?

Behavioral interviews ask the applicant to

describe actual behaviors, rather than plans or general principles.

Situational interviews put you in a situation

that allows the interviewer to see whether you have the qualities the company is seeking.

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Behavioral Interview Questions

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How can I prepare for phone or video interviews?

Practice short answers to questions. After giving a short

answer in the interview, say, “Would you like more information?”

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