Interview Basics
The purpose of an interview in the hiring process
Answer: To discuss qualifications, skills, personality, and fit
Two things to research before an interview
Answer: Company, Position/job description
The first stage of the interview process
Answer: Ice breaker / First impressions
The four components of the STAR method
Answer: Situation, Task, Action, Result
When to send a thank-you message after an interview
Answer: Within 24 hours
Three interview formats presented in the slides
Answers: Basic/Traditional, Group, Telephone, Video, Panel, Serial, Over a Meal
One tool to help you arrive on time and prepared
Answer: Route planning / Checking travel time
3 Types of Interview Questions
Answer: Behavioral, Situational, Technical
A recommended way to answer interview questions
Answer: Use specific examples; STAR
One topic to avoid discussing early in the hiring process
Answer: Salary
The length of time interviews may last
Answer: 30 minutes to over 4 hours
Three physical preparation steps mentioned in the slides
Answer: Dress professionally, Arrive early, Bring extra resumes
What are Behavioral Interview questions designed to do?
Answer:To see how you’ve acted in past situations, based on the belief that past behavior predicts future performance.
One thing to avoid when answering questions
Answers: Speaking negatively about past employers, Rambling, Oversharing, Red flags
Two behaviors to maintain even if the employer does not
Answer: Professionalism and positivity
The interview type where several interviewers question one candidate
Answer: Panel interview
A way to practice responses before the interview
Answer: Mock interview
Two things employers may test during the interview
Answer: Knowledge of company and position
A professional way to discuss weaknesses
Answer: Honest weakness + improvement plan (growth)
When the interview begins according to the slides
Answer: The moment you step onto the company lot
The interview style involving multiple rounds with different interviewers
Answer: Serial interview
In what ways can you reflect/"Know Yourself" to prep for the interview? Name at least 2
Answers: Be able to speak in detail about your experience. Know your strengths and weaknesses (skills & abilities). Know your career goals and educational background. Be prepared to give examples to support your qualifications.
Give 2 examples of GOOD questions to ask at the end of an interview
Answers: Questions about role, team, or growth opportunities
A communication goal of the 30-second commercial
Answer: Clearly summarize skills and highlights
An important nonverbal behavior candidates should monitor
Answer: Body language