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Mastering Interview Skills: Your Ultimate Guide to Succeeding in Job Interviews

Prepare to impress at your next job interview with our comprehensive guide focused on vital interview skills. From understanding the competition to researching the company culture, we cover essential preparation tips such as what to bring and wear, how to communicate effectively, and the importance of non-verbal cues. Learn the art of answering typical interview questions and crafting your own inquiries. Discover strategies for various interview formats, including group and behavioral interviews, to enhance your chances of success. Don't leave your future to chance—arm yourself with knowledge and confidence!

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Mastering Interview Skills: Your Ultimate Guide to Succeeding in Job Interviews

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  1. INTERVIEWING TO WIN

  2. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. INTERVIEW SKILLS

  3. “THE BIGGEST MISTAKE MADE BY JOB CANDIATES IS GROSSLY UNDERESTIMATIING THE COMPETITION

  4. So now what??? You made it to the interview...

  5. INTERVIEW PREP TIPS • The #1 Item to attend to when preparing for an interview: • Research the organization

  6. RESEARCH - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? • Trends? • Expansion? • History? • Culture/Philosophy? • Services?

  7. THE DAY BEFORE... • Decide what to wear • Review notes • Check traffic routes • Practice • Get a good nights sleep

  8. WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU • Directions to the interview • Company Info • Writing materials • Copies of resume • Reference letters • Portfolio • YOUR questions

  9. INTERVIEWING PROTOCOL • Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to appointment • Exhibit pleasant personality to everyone • Read related materials in waiting room • Leave extraneous materials in waiting room • Do not chew gum, smoke or drink

  10. DURING THE INTERVIEW • Relaxed as possible • Smile • Appropriate humor • Open body posture • Eye-contact

  11. ABOUT THE QUESTIONS • The questions are about you • You are the expert • Open-ended beginnings - your opportunity • Technical questions might arise • Prepare a few questions of your own

  12. TIME TO PRACTICE

  13. TAKE AIM AS YOU PRACTICE • Be specific— use examples, tell stories

  14. DURING THE INTERVIEW • Make a good first impression • Send the right behavioral signals • Communicate carefully • Participate, don’t dominate • Close with information …and enthusiasm

  15. CLOSING THE INTERVIEW • Always ask this question: “Can you tell me what the next step will be as I remain very interested…” • Thank the interviewer • Shake hands

  16. AFTER THE INTERVIEW • Keep a log • Send a note • Stay in pursuit • Don’t wait too long

  17. SOME SPECIAL INTERVIEWING SITUATIONS • Group interviews • Phone interviews • Videoconferences • Case-studies • Behavioral interviews • Second/on-site interviews

  18. WHAT YOU CAN ASK • Qualities for success • The future • Promotion • Training • Evaluation • Typical day/week • Relationships to other areas

  19. WHAT NOT TO ASK!! • Compensation • Barriers (starting date, flex time, travel, relocation)

  20. What is the most important thing you can wear into an Interview? • A smile

  21. The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues • How you dress • Your handshake

  22. NACE 2006 Study of Physical Characteristics • Most influenced by overall grooming • Least Influenced by facial hair and earrings for men • Nontraditional hair color, handshake, obvious tattoos & body piercing of at least SOME influence. Piercings… • Strongly influenced-31% • Not influenced-28%

  23. DRESS FOR SUCCESSWOMEN • Suit/Dress-Conservative, below knee-length • Blouse-Simple style, white or soft color • Shoes-Pumps or medium heels • Purse-Medium or small, match outfit

  24. Can I Wear a Pants Suit? • In a recent study, 90% of college recruiters agreed pants suits for women are acceptable.

  25. DRESS FOR SUCCESS-MEN • Suit-Dark blue, gray, muted pin-stripes • Shirt-White, pale blue or yellow • Tie-Conservative, classic • Shoes-Polished dress shoes

  26. Remember… • Your wardrobe reflects who you are, don’t let it say the wrong things! • No matter what you wear, be professional • Your attitude should reflect your ambition

  27. NO FAILURES, JUST LESSONS

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