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How to Prepare for a Job Interview. Five Steps to Successful Interviewing. Research the Company. Location Products & Services Customers Philosophy Recent News Financial Information. Prepare for the Interview. Practice with a friend Prepare materials to take on interview
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How to Prepare for a Job Interview Five Steps to Successful Interviewing
Research the Company • Location • Products & Services • Customers • Philosophy • Recent News • Financial Information
Prepare for the Interview • Practice with a friend • Prepare materials to take on interview • Bring several copies of your resume • Dress appropriately • Bring pen and notepad to take notes
Common Interview Questions • Tell me about yourself. • Why do you want to work here? • What about our company interest you? • Why did you leave your last job? • What are your best skills? • What is your major weakness? • What are your career goals? • What are your hobbies? • What salary are you expecting?
Job Interview Types • One-On-One Interview • Screening Interview • Lunch Interview • Committee Interview • Telephone Interview
Making a Good Impression • Be on time • Be positive • Relax • Establish Rapport • Be a good listener • Reflect before answering • Be enthusiastic • Take no longer than 2 minutes to answer questions • Send a thank you note
The Number One Method for Finding a Job • Mass mailing – 7% • Answer ads in trade journals – 7% • Non-local newspaper ads – 10% • Local newspaper ads – 5 to 24% • Private Employment agencies – 5 to 24% • Asking for job-leads from family, friends, people in community, and colleges – 33% • Pounding the pavement – 47% • Phone calls using the Yellow Pages – 69% • In a group using the Yellow Pages - 84% • Informational Interviewing – 86%
Informational Interviews The key to successful networking in the business world!
Reasons For Conducting Informational Interviews • Explore careers and clarify your career goal • Expand your professional network • Build confidence for your job interviews • Access the most up-to-date career information
Benefits Of Conducting Informational Interviews • Obtain a great deal of information about career fields • Gain insight into the hidden job market • Become aware of the needs of the company • Opportunity to make personal contact with management level personnel
6 Steps For Conducting An Informational Interview • Decide which field of work you want to learn about • Prepare for the interview • Identify people to interview • Set up the interview • Do the interview • Follow-up