The basics
Although there are many types of interviews, how many were mentioned in class?
Hint: it's a number less than 10 and they were mentioned in class
Answer: 6
Screening, informational, face to face, group/ panel, presentation, and case study
When you come an interview, what is the first thing the interviewer will notice about you?
The way you dress.
Statistics have show that 71% of employers don't hire someone who doesn't follow the appropriate dress code.
What is a case study interview?
An interview where you're given a problem to solve.
How many seconds do you have to make a strong first impression towards the interviewer?
Hint: it's a number less than 10
(Double Points)
7 seconds
What are two things you should ALWAYS do after an interview?
(Double points)
Ask the interviewer relevant questions after the interview.
You should email the interviewer after the interview.(Typically a "thank you" note.)
What should you always do DURING the interview?
Keep eye contact
About 65% of interviewers have said that candidates who don't keep eye contact, don't end up getting the position they applied for.
What are 4 simple ways to prepare for an interview?
Hint: these tips were mentioned in class
Job description review
Resume review
Prepare a star story
Quiz yourself with past interview questions
What is one thing you should do when talking to the interviewer for the first time?
SMILE!!!!
About 40% of interviewers say that a lack of smile is a reason not to hire a candidate.
What are the four steps for effective story telling?
Hint: They were mentioned in class
Hint 2: They're used to tell your star story
1. Situation
2. Task
3. Action
4. Result
When talking to the interview, you should have good voice quality and lots of ________
Confidence
About 40% of interviewers state that having weak voice quality and lack of confidence was a reason for not taking the candidacy further.