01-02-2013, 01:55 PM
The Ins and Outs of Interviewing
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Interviewing-What is it?
- A structured meeting between you and an employer
Interviewing is a skill- like riding your bike
PRACTICE makes PERFECT
Interviewing is a two-way street
Employers are attempting to determine if you are an appropriate fit for the job and their culture
You decide if the environment is right for you.
Types of Interviews
Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrow the pool of applicants
One-on-One: most common interview style and incorporates you with the potential employer
Panel or Group: allows many individuals to interview you at once
Meal: used to see how you interact or function in a social setting
Second or On-site Interview: this allows one to get a tour of the facility, meet the staff, and additional questioning from different employees and/or administration
Pre-Interview Preparation
Research position, company, & industry
Know yourself and be able to articulate skills, strengths, accomplishments, and career goals
Prepare necessary materials (Copies of resume, references, portfolio/pen, palm pilot or organizer, breath mints)
Ask for directions and where to park
Arriving
Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination (you may want to conduct a dry run prior to your interview day)
Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early at the site to allow you to park, walk to the interview, use the restroom, or just gather yourself
General Interview Strategies
-Be prepared to talk about yourself and your experiences
-Master the art of storytelling
-Provide specific and concrete examples of your results/accomplishments
-Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and confident throughout the interview process
Remember an interview is a formal conversation--avoid filler words like “Um”, “Ah”, & “You know”
Avoid indecisive phrases like: “I think,” “I guess,” “probably,” or “pretty good”
Think before speaking
Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2 minutes
If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you