Establishing a Foothold Winning the Interview War

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Establishing a Foothold(Winning the Interview
War)
the balance of power has shifted. Its no
longer up to the company to sell you on the job
its up to you to sell yourself to the company.
In fact, it wouldnt hurt to be a littledare we
say ithumble. Stacey Bradford, Ace that
Interview
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TM 11 Establishing a Foothold (Agenda)

• Trek Guide Report
• Upcoming Milestones Events
• Portfolio Components
• Winning the Interview War Part I
• Interview Fishbowl (DONT DROWN!!)
• Winning the Interview War Part II
• Types of Interviews
• Shining in the Interview
• BE-Attitudes
• Handling Illegal Questions
• Closing the Interview

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TM 11 Establishing a Foothold (Upcoming
Milestones)

• APRIL - MAY
• Virtual Coaching Session (Apr 13)
• Personal Portfolio (Apr 27)
• Course Evaluations (May 4)
• Self-Evaluations (May 4)
• Trek Potluck (May 8)

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TM 11 Establishing a Foothold (Types of
Interviews)

• Screening
• Structured 1-1
• Unstructured 1-1
• Panel
• Telephone
• Stress
• Computer-Assisted
• Office Visit

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TM 11 Establishing a Foothold (Shining In The
Interview)

• FIRST Impressions
• Image Appearance 25
• Attitude 40
• Communication Skills / EQ 25
• Job Qualifications 10
• Communicate Effectively
• Dont Forget Non-Verbal Communication
• How (delivery) What (content) You Say
• Follow the Interviewer
• Use the SAR Strategy for BB Questions
• Compile a List of Intelligent Questions

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TM 11 Establishing a Foothold (Handling
Illegal Questions)

• National Origin/Citizenship
• Age
• Marital/Family Status
• Affiliations
• Personal
• Disabilities
• Arrest Record
• Military
• Religious Preference
• Sexual Orientation

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TM 11 Establishing a Foothold (BE-Attitudes)

• BE Yourself
• BE Prepared
• BE Focused
• BE Inquisitive
• BE Enthusiastic
• BE Confident
• BE Concise
• BE Professional
• BE Honest
• BE On Time

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TM 11 Establishing a Foothold (Closing the
Interview)

• Repeat the Sales Pitch (Fit Value-added
  features)
• Ask How did I do?
• Find out Next Steps
• Thank the Interviewer
• Find out preferred Follow-up Mode