How To Interview Like a Pro

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How To InterviewLike a Pro

• Presented by
• Dr. Sean Harry
• Career Management Solutions
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5 Types of Interviews
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Formal interview to see if you match the
description Often by phone Usually
conducted by internal recruiters or HR
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What is the goal of this interview from the
perspectiveof this interviewer?
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External (usually) Experienced at screening
candidates Makes quick judgments Likes a
concise, clear resume that fits exactly May be
rather direct, even abrupt (jilted
lover) Knows their clients culture
Recruiter
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What is the goal of this interview from the
perspectiveof this interviewer?
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Wants to know if you can solve problems and get
the job done Sometimes has to sell you (and
the position) to Sr. Management Concerned
about fit with the team May rely on input
from others
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What is the goal of this interview from the
perspectiveof this interviewer?
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See how your skills compare with others in the
group Determine your skills and competencies
Make recommendations to decision-maker
May see candidate (you) as a threat
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What is the goal of this interview from the
perspectiveof this interviewer?
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Conceptual thinking sees the big
picture Dont waste my time! Concerned how
you will fit into the culture May want you to
be a change agent (Danger, Will
Robinson) May want to brag (tell how he or
she built the business)
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What is the goal of this interview from the
perspectiveof this interviewer?
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Preparing for the Interview
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CARS Statements

• Condition
• Activity
• Resolution
• Statement

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ExampleStreamlined bookkeeping processes for a
20M business division, reducing book closing
time from 3 days to 6 hours, and provided
improved reports for management team.
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ExamplePrepared two successful EEOC
discrimination claim responses saving company an
estimated 50,000 in litigation.
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ExampleLed team that increased sales from
84,000 per month to 120,000 per month in 2005.
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ExampleDesigned, built, tested and implemented
PeopleSoft HRMS security solution for CeSinc.,
organizing and protecting personal data for 5,200
employees in a 50M company.
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ExampleDirected team of 7 people, using the
DMAIC 6 Sigma process improvement model, to
reduce manufacturing machine set up time by more
than 20.
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Interview Questions Them to you You to
them How will you answer the question Strengths
and Weaknesses?
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The Careers 2.0ARMS Process
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4 Ps of Marketing