Interview Skills
A mutual exchange of information between an employer and yo, as a candidate for a position.
What is The Purpose Of An Interview?
To be familiar with the position and the organization so that you can demonstrate your interest in and fit for the job.
What is to Know The Company/Organization?
Questions used by an interviewer to establish how you would react to and handle real-life situations on the job.
What are Situational/Hypothetical Questions?
* What are your weaknesses as an employee?
* Recall a time from your work experience when you made a bad decision or mistake. How did you get beyond it?
* Give me an example of a time you did not meet a project deadline. How did you handle the situation?
What are examples of Negative Questions?
The most common interview format. It can be done either by phone, via video, or in person.
What are Individual Interviews?
* Polished Resume
* Professional Attire
* Portfolio, Pen
* Positive Attitude
What is an Interview Checklist?
The phase of an interview that consists of the interviewer asking you questions to try to determine your fit.
What is Answering Interview Questions?
* If you had met your project deadlines and your direct supervisor was unavailable, describe how you would remain busy.
* You have a conflict with someone who is senior to you but is not your supervisor. Describe how you would handle it.
What are examples of Situational/Hypothetical Questions?
You should do this when answering a negative question.
What is Be Honest And Discuss A Real Work-Related Weakness Or Past Event That Would Not Negatively Impact Performance For The Job You Are Applying For?
This approach is intended to provide applicants with a large amount of information about the organization and the job. The format is used to save time and ensure that everyone understands the basic facts.
What is a General/Group Interview Or Informational Session?
Supplement resume information
Show that you understand your strengths and weaknesses
Enable the employer to evaluate your personality and attitudes
Allow you to gain information about the organization and the job that is not available through other sources
What are the Primary Objectives Of An Interview?
These questions usually begin with phrases such as:
* Tell me about a time...
* Describe a situation in which...
* Recall an instance when...
* Give me an example of...
What are Behavior Based Questions?
* What are you strengths/weaknesses?
* What are your short-term goals?
* Why di you feel you will be successful in the work?
What are examples of Classical Questions?
You should avoid doing this when answering a negative question.
What is The Popular Advice Of Turning A Weakness Into A Strength?
To be interviewed by a panel of people.
What is Interview With Two Or More People?
The name of the first impression in which you arrive to the interview at least 10 minutes early.
What is to Be Punctual?
* Working effectively under pressure
* Handling a difficult situation with a co-worker
* Applying good judgement and logic in solving a problem
* Thinking creatively
What are Common Behavior-Based Interview Themes?
This model is a useful method for answering classic questions.
What is the PAWS Model?
You should end your "weakness" response this way.
What is On A Positive Note By Indicating What Steps You Are Taking To Overcome The Weakness?
In this interview format, one or more people interview many candidates at the same time. This type of interview is sometimes used when a position involves teamwork and the interviewers want to see how you interact in a group setting, when the company wants to see who emerges as a leader within the group, or when people are being interviewed for similar roles within the company.
What is a Competitive Group Interview?
When you are neat, clean, and well groomed.
What is Look Professional?
A useful method for answering a behavior-based question. The answer should take approximately 90 seconds (the length of a typical attention span).
What is The W5 Model?
The PAWS acronym stands for this.
What is Profile, Academic, Work, and Skills?
It is important to be this way even when answering a negatively framed question.
What is As Positive As Possible?
An effective way to quickly and cost-effectively screen or hire candidates.
What is a Telephone Interview?