Interview Tips

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Interview Tips
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The Interview

• The interviewers focus
• assessing your suitability
• Your focus as interviewee
• impressing the interviewer
• Panel
• Prepare for QA
• Find out who will be interviewing

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Job Interview Basics

• Know yourself and how your skills match up to the
  position.
• Make sure you are clear on what you can bring to
  the company.
• Research the company beforehand.
• Dress neatly and conservatively
• Make a positive first impression
• Arrive early (15-30 minutes)
• Dress appropriately - businesslike
• Bring an extra copy of your resume

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Worst Interviewing Techniques

• Rambling on and on and on (The Board has no
  clue what your talking about)
• Not giving a strong example (Fluff, Fluff and
  more Fluff)
• No enthusiasm (a corpse would probably give a
  more upbeat interview, not motivated, too laid
  back)
• Examples should be job related if possible and
  current
• No eye contact with the Board member that is
  asking the question
• Bad closing statement (Need job change because of
  injured back, want to work days instead of
  nights, dislike manager and not able to transfer
  out)
• No closing statement or handshake

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During Your Interview

• Master the formal handshake
• Smile
• Be yourself
• Listen to the questions and answer them honestly
• Make good eye contact
• Be confident and alert
• Take each point in turn
• Ask for clarification if necessary
• If you dont know, say so
• If you dont have the experience, say so
  (similar?)

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During Your Interview

• Dont give one-word answers
• Stress achievements factually and sincerely
  (quantifiably)
• Watch how you frame your responses
• What you have versus what you dont have
• Short, positive, focused on skills
• Prepare/practice sound bites

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At the end of the interview

• When it is time to ask questions
• Show what you know about the office/job (key
  points)
• What are the primary tasks the person will do in
  this job?
• What are the key skills they are looking for in
  this position?
• Express real interest in the job (ask for the
  job)
• Thank the interviewer/panel

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After the interview

• Reflect
• Make some notes
• Ask for feedback
• Keep practicing using mock interviews

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How to Answer3 Common Interview Questions?

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work here?
3. Why should I hire you?

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Tell Me About Yourself

• I ve been in the _____field for___ years and I
  still enjoy the challenges it bring.
• I began my career as a ____(job) with
  _____company and since then I have developed
  expertise in ____which I think will be very
  helpful in this position.
• Some of my major accomplishments include___,
  ____, and ____. Im sure I could be a good fit
  for your company

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Why Do You Want to Work Here?

• I like the fact that you are involved in ____
  because that seems to be the way the industry is
  heading.
• I respect your mission
• I share your commitment to ________.

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Why Should I Hire You?

• I excel in the kind of _________ working
  environment you have built here.
• This is my dream job and I am particularly good
  at ______.
• I have a unique combination of ____ and
  ______which means Ill be able to bring value to
  your company.

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How to Answer the Salary Question?

• I know you need to be sure that my salary
  expectations are consistent with the salary range
  for the position. To ensure that we are on the
  same page, please tell me your range for the
  position.
• I am very interested in the position and Ill be
  happy to discuss my salary history when we
  determine that Im the right person for the
  position.

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GOOD INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES

• Be Timely Be Friendly
• Express Yourself Show Your Enthusiasm Skills
  Knowledge
• Be Yourself Be Positive
• Dress Properly Be a Good Listener
• Maintain Eye Contact Plan a closing statement
• Be Aware of Body Language

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Sample Interview Questions

• What would you do if an employee was not pulling
  his/her weight?
• Tell us about a time when you didnt deal well
  with a situation. What would you do differently
  next time?
• Describe a conflict youve had and how you
  handled it.
• Describe what you consider to be your greatest
  accomplishment.
• Why do you want to leave your current job?

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Sample Interview Questions

• Tell us about a time when you had an opposing
  view from your boss and how you handled that.
• What will you do if you are not selected for this
  position?
• How have your education and training prepared you
  for this job?
• Looking back, tell us about a mistake you made
  that you could have avoided if you had exercised
  great foresight.
• What have you done in your current job that
  was/is successful?

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Before The Interview

• PREPARE
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Good, Better, Best, never let it rest until your
Good becomes Better And your Better becomes
BEST!!!