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Guidelines for Job Interviews

Guidelines for Job Interviews. PET 489 Student Teaching Seminar College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Fall Semester 2011. Lesson Purpose. To introduce you to the job interview context To provide you with practical tips for performing effectively in a job interview

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Guidelines for Job Interviews

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  1. Guidelines for Job Interviews PET 489 Student Teaching Seminar College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Fall Semester 2011

  2. Lesson Purpose • To introduce you to the job interview context • To provide you with practical tips for performing effectively in a job interview • To get you started on your mock job interview assignment

  3. Lesson Introduction • Purpose of cover letter and resume • Get an interview! • Purpose of job interview • Get a job! • Key points regarding interview process • You have reason to be confident • Job interview process is a two-way street • Need to set yourself apart from the competition

  4. Research employer Know the position Self-reflection Update your resume Prepare portfolio Practice, practice Your questions? Getting there on time Dress for success Before the Interview

  5. Dress for Success Tips • Business suits • Dress shirts • Ties • Shoes • Socks & hosiery • Personal hygiene • Accessories

  6. Always Dress Conservatively!!! • Schools are by nature very conservative places • If you have to ask whether or not it is appropriate to wear a particular outfit… DON’T WEAR IT!!!

  7. Interview – “On Stage” • Greeting • Introduction • Employer questions • Closed-ended questions • Open-ended questions • Behavioral based questions • Your questions • Closing • Follow-up? Timeline for decision?

  8. Handling Illegal Questions • What is an illegal question? • Race • Religion • Gender • Sexual preference • Height/weight • Age • Arrest/conviction records • National origin/citizenship • Military record • Disability • Financial status • Pregnancy/childbirth • How should I respond if asked an illegal question? • You can answer the question • You can refuse to answer the question • You can respond based on the intent behind the question

  9. After the Interview • Exit completely • Write a thank you note – What made you feel good about the interview? • What questions do you still have? • Critique your own performance • Follow-up as needed

  10. Mock Job Interview • Your mock job interviews will be schedule by individual appointment • Mock job interview is worth 25 points • Application materials • Professional appearance • Interest and enthusiasm • Relaxed and confident • Eye contact • Complete answers • Quality of speaking • Skills, abilities, and experience • Ask appropriate questions • Overall assessment • Evaluation criteria • Unsatisfactory • Needs improvement • Satisfactory • Very good • Excellent

  11. Take Home Messages • Research the employer • Prepare responses and questions based on that research • Prepare updated resume and portfolio • Know your strengths and limitations • Prepare for all possible contingencies • Dress for success

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