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Interviewing Skills

Interviewing Skills . Module 35. Before the Interview. A manager may interview dozens of candidates for a single job. Many of these candidates will be qualified and competent. You can stand out by preparing thoroughly in the days before the interview. . Getting All the Facts Correct.

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Interviewing Skills

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  1. Interviewing Skills Module 35

  2. Before the Interview • A manager may interview dozens of candidates for a single job. Many of these candidates will be qualified and competent. You can stand out by preparing thoroughly in the days before the interview.

  3. Getting All the Facts Correct • The following items should be confirmed before you leave your home on the day of the interview: • Correct time of the Interview. • Location of the interview. • Directions to the interview. • How long the drive will take. • What is the interviewer’s name and how to pronounce his/her name. If you are not sure, call the company’s main number and ask the person who answers the phone.

  4. Research the Company • One other way to stand out is to learn all that you can about the company before the interview. This shows the interviewer that you are interested in the job. • Research the company’s history • what products do they make, services, etc… • Size of the company • Read reports, brochures, and web pages • Talk with someone who works there

  5. Prepare Your Answers • Try to anticipate questions the interviewer may ask you during the interviewing process. • What are your greatest strengths? • What are your greatest weaknesses? • Why do you want this job? • Why do you think you are right for this job? • Why did you leave your last job? • Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?

  6. Practice for Difficult Questions • What skills do you have that make up for your lack of experience? • We are a very competitive company. Why should we hire you? • Do you feel a little too inexperienced for this position? • What makes you different from all of the other candidates I have interviewed?

  7. Focus on the Positive • interviewers ask difficult questions to see how you respond or how you respond under pressure. There is no one right or wrong answer. show confidence and be yourself.

  8. Practice Interviewing Technique • Positive Body Language • eye contact • Good posture • Firm hand shake • nodding and leaning forward show that you are paying attention. • Keeping your hands still shows that you are calm.

  9. Practicing Interviewing Technique • Negative Body Language • Biting your nails • Playing with hair and jewelry show that you are uninterested • Crossing your arms send a message that you would rather be somewhere else.

  10. Succeeding In the Interview • Arrive on Time and be Prepared • Start the interview right by arriving on time. • Bring a notebook, something to write with and two or more copies of your resume.

  11. Succeeding in the Interview • Dress for success • Make sure you are dressed properly, with trimmed nails, clean appearance, and neat hair. • Wear very little cologne, perfume, or aftershave. • Your shoes should be clean and not scuffed.

  12. Succeeding in the Interview • Go into the interview with a positive attitude. Be courteous to everyone you meet. When you meet the interviewer: • Great them with a firm handshake and say “Hello, it’s nice to meet you” in a warm, positive voice. • Wait until the interviewer asks you to be seated before you sit down.

  13. Speak for Success • Good communication skills will help you make a good impression. • Speak clearly in standard English. • Speak at a moderate pace and loud enough to be heard. • Listen attentively and give concise, honest answers. If you do not understand a question, ask the interviewer to explain it.

  14. Ask Your Own Questions • Be prepared to ask your own questions. Asking questions of the interviewer demonstrates genuine interest. It also shows that you value your skills and want to make sure this job is the right fit for you. Important questions to ask include: • What is the company status? • What is the potential for advancement in the company? • What are the employee benefits? • Does the company pay for training?

  15. Think on Your Feet • Some interviews focus on role playing, a situation in which you are asked to play a role in an invented situation and are evaluated on the skills you display.

  16. Know Your Rights • The law prevents the interviewer from asking questions about your age, disabilities, sexual preference, citizenship, lawsuits, marital status, and if you have children.

  17. Make a Graceful Exit • Let the interviewer decide when the interview is over. • Thank the interviewer for their time and interest. • If you are not offered the job on the spot, as the interviewer when it is appropriate time to call them to see if they have made a decision.

  18. Follow-Up After The Interview • Write a thank you note or letter to the interviewer as soon as the interview is over. • Writing a thank you note is proper and shows you are thoughtful and conscientious. It also gives you another chance to sell yourself.

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