Interviewing
What are 2 things you should do to prepare for an interview?
What is?
(1) Research the Company
(2) Practice Interview questions
The most important thing in an interview is to have (or be able to fake) this.
What is CONFIDENCE.
Why do we get asked behavioral interview questions?
What is to learn more about how a person will respond, get to know them through experiences.
85% of how people get job interviews
What is who you know
Name two common interview questions.
Abe decides
Name two purposes of a cover letter.
What is to introduce yourself, state why you want the job, and highlight some skills you have.
Non-verbal communication shown by how you sit, the look on your face, etc.
What is body language.
Questions to the interviewer
What is expected from an interview situation to show that you are invested in the position, more than a pay check.
Receptionist, admin professional, person at front desk
Who is the person you want to impress the most at the start of an interview, be respectful and appreciative of them, you do not ever know the power that any one person or position holds in getting the job that you are applying for.
At the end of the interview, name 2 things you should do.
What is ask questions, ask about following up, thank the interviewer, shake hands, get a business card.
The next step after applying to a job online or in person.
What is follow up?
STAR Story Responses
What is Situation, Task, Action, Result (You want this to be a win=win situation)
Personal interview questions that do not relate to the position that you are seeking
What are illegal questions
How much does this position pay?
What is.... Probably not the question you want to ask them when they ask you if you have any questions, it looks like you are only looking for a paycheck.
The two purposes of an interview.
What is 1) For the employer to see if you are right for the job 2) For you to see if the job is right for you
This short speech tells an employer what makes you unique, some skills you have, and answers the question "Tell me about yourself."
What is a 30 second commercial?
Company etiquette, a position above the position you are applying for, business casual/professional
What is How should you dress for an interview?
Panel, Group, 1:1, Virtual, one sided
What are interview types
Staying relevant to the job that you are applying for focusing on I am, I can, and I want to.
What is tell me about yourself question
When you are asked a negative interview question, you should do this.
What is turn it into a positive.
A way to answer behavioral interview questions
STAR Stories
What time is on time for an interview?
What is 15 minutes
Talking with people in the industry about the position they have because you would like to learn more about the job
What is Informational Interview?
Employment
What is the ultimate successful interview