PPT
PPT
Module
Module 29
29
Job
JobInterviews
Interviews
McGraw-Hill/Irwin
©2007, The McGraw-Hill Companies, All Rights
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Job
Job Interviews
Interviews
♦To learn how to
Be your best self at a job interview.
Plan and practice for the interview.
Answer traditional interview
questions.
Shine in behavioral and situational
interviews.
Participate in phone or video
interviews.
Negotiate salary and benefits.
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Job
Job Application
Application Letters
Letters
Start by answering these questions:
Why do I need an interview strategy?
What details should I think about?
Should I practice before the
interview?
How should I answer traditional
interview questions?
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Job
Job Application
Application Letters
Letters
Start by answering these questions:
How can I prepare for behavioral and
situational interviews?
How can I prepare for phone or video
interviews?
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Today,
Today, Many
Many Employers
Employers Expect
Expect
♦Applicants to
Be more aggressive.
Follow directions to the letter.
Participate in many interviews.
Have one or more interviews by phone,
computer, or video.
Take one or more tests, including drug
and aptitude tests.
Be approved by the team they’ll be
joining.
Provide a sample of their work.
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To
To Develop
Develop an
an Interview
Interview
Strategy
Strategy
♦Think about what you want the
interviewer to know about you.
♦Decide what weaknesses you
want to minimize.
♦Research what you need to know
about the job and organization.
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Interview
Interview Details
Details to
to Consider
Consider
♦ What to wear.
In general, dress conservatively.
♦ What to bring to the
interview.
Bring extra copies of your
résumé.
♦ What to write down.
The name of the interviewer.
What the interviewer liked about
you and any negative points.
Answers to your questions.
When you’ll hear from the
company.
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Interview
Interview Details
Details to
to Consider
Consider
continued
continued
♦How to get there.
Do a practice run to gauge
traffic and parking.
Arrive at the interview 15
minutes early.
Double-check your
appearance before the
interview.
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Before
Before the
the Interview,
Interview, Practice
Practice
♦How to act.
Be professional, but also be yourself.
If the interview involves eating or drinking,
be conservative.
♦Parts of the interview.
Opening: Get to know the interviewer; listen
for information that could be useful to
address later in the interview.
Body: Highlight your qualifications for the
job.
Conclusion: Close with an assertive
statement.
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Common
Common Interview
Interview Questions
Questions
♦ Why do you want to work for us?
♦ What college courses did you like
best? Least?
♦ What makes you think you’re qualified
to work for this company?
♦ What two or three accomplishments
have given you the most satisfaction?
♦ What are your strengths?
Weaknesses?