Get Noticed Be Heard

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Get NoticedBe Heard
Rahila Narejo Chief Executive, NHR
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Objective

• to learn and apply interviewing strategies to get
  hired for the job

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The Interview Process

• Get an Interview
• Prepare for the Interview
• Give the Interview
• Follow-up the Interview

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What is an Interview?

• Inter-View
• Exchange of Information
• Sell your Candidacy
• Learn About a Prospective Employer.

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Get an InterviewDoes Your Resume Pass the 10
second test?

• 10 seconds is all the time an employer is going
  to give your resume in deciding to keep it or
  pass on it!

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A Resume

• is the first meeting between you and the
  employer.
• is your calling card.
• tells a great deal about you.
• gets you the interview.
• First impressions are lasting ones.

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Resume Principles

• Eye Candy - Pleasing and professional layout
• Do not lie or exaggerate
• Focus on strengths and accomplishments
• Target your qualifications for a specific job
• Keep it to 2 pages or less
• No fancy fonts, binders, layouts
• Spell check!

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Resume Donts

• Photographs
• Personal, family or health information
• References

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Prepare for the Interview

• Research the Company
• Practice Answers
• Polish Your Image

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Why Prepare?

• Packaging is 45
• Responsiveness is 35
• Experience is 10
• Miscellaneous is 10
• Which of these are under YOUR control?

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RESEARCH THE COMPANY

• History
• Products /services
• Locations of plants, offices or stores
• Number of employees
• Recent/future happenings

Internet, Magazines, Newspaper, Networking
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15-second Elevator Speech
PRACTICE ANSWERS

• Tell me about yourself.
• Briefly cover
• qualifications
• aspirations
• skills and key abilities
• desire to be a part of this company

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75 of the interview is based upon your
appearance and how well you present yourself.
TRUTH
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Professional Image

• The interviewer's attention should be focused on
  what you say and your qualifications.
• Not what you wore or smelled like.

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Dress for Success-Men

• Suit-Single or double breasted
• Polished shoes
• Solid white shirt
• Conservative tie
• Neatly groomed hair, beard, and mustache
• Avoid strong colognes, jewelry

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Dress for Success-Women

• Conservative color and cut
• Pumps with small to medium heels
• Neat hair
• Light makeup, perfume, and jewelry

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Give the Interview

• First Impression, Last Impression
• The Wrap-up

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The Sum of All FEARs

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• 10

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The Sum of All FEARs

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• 30
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• 10

• 4,100

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What creates a bad impression?
First Impression, Last Impression

• Poor personal appearance
• Negative attitude
• Lack of interest and enthusiasm
• Lack of preparation
• Poor knowledge of role
• Failure to give concrete examples of skills
• Over emphasis on money/rewards
• Lack of career plan

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Body Language Make a POSITIVE Impression!

• Leaning forward interest
• Smiling friendly
• Open arms relaxed
• Relaxed hands/feet confident
• Nodding attentive and alert
• Eye contact curious and focused

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DONT

• Interrupt the interviewer
• Answer your phone
• Criticize current or past employers or
  institutions
• Be too laid back or casual
• Breach confidentiality.
• Answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
• Lie.
• Inquire about salary, holidays, etc.

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The Wrap-Up

• Ask good questions
• What would a typical assignment/day be like?
• What type of training/orientation would I have?
• Request a business card (for follow-up)
• Inquire about next steps in the process
• Thank the interviewer

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Follow-up the Interview

• Follow-up
• Final Thoughts

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FOLLOW-UP

• Send a thank you note within 24 hours
• Letter may be handwritten, typed, e-mailed
• Tailor each one to the individual.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

• Keep an Interview Log
• Take time to reflect
• - What went well?
• - What to improve next time?
• Each interview is a learning opportunity,
  real-life practice!

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The Interview Process

• Get an Interview
• Prepare for the Interview
• Give the Interview
• Follow-up the Interview

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There is no magic to interviewing it is a
learned skill, improved with practice.

• MonsterTrak.com