Preparation - Execution - Assessment
What other activities in life follow this pattern?
Test Taking
Playing a Sport
Musical Peformances
and more!
100
Why would you want to practice answering the question, "Tell me about yourself."?
To keep it relevant to the position.
To immediately highlight some of your achievements.
So you get to guide the message. (They may be fishing for answers to questions they can't ask: marriage status, children, age, etc.)
One pattern to follow: Past - Present - Future
100
How should you prepare for the electronic and social media background check?
Make sure facebook is clear of incriminating photos or comments.
Make sure your tweets are not offensive or vulgar.
Make sure your email address is professional.
Make sure your voicemail is professional.
100
What are some things you should take to the interview?
Notepad, pencil, resume, job description.
100
Why would it be important to note the names of people on the interview committee?
To send follow up notes.
200
What information would we want to research about the employer?
The company's history.
The company's culture, mission, and values.
News and recent events.
Clients, products, and services.
Key players in the organization.
200
How would you go about answering the question, "Tell me about two of your greatest weaknesses."? Can you give an example?
Make sure your examples are relevant to the job.
Make sure you discuss what you've done to overcome or guard against those challenges.
200
What should you wear?
Match your dress to the company, but one step up.
200
When should you arrive?
10-15 minutes early.
200
How should you send follow-up/thank you messages?
Handwritten or brief email.
300
What information would we want to know about the specific position?
What are behavioral based questions, and how could you go about answering them?
"Tell me about a time when you...
...had to be a leader."
...handled a difficult situation."
...had to work with a difficult colleague or customer."
...had to convince someone to change their mind."
PAR: Problem - Action - RESULT
300
What if you don't know what to wear?
Call the company. Ask HR.
300
When should you turn on interview mode?
The moment you pull into the parking lot. (If not sooner.)
300
Why would you want to review and assess the interview?
To do better next time.
400
What should we know about ourselves as it relates to the specific job?
Know why we want the job - why we're interested.
Know why we're a good fit for the job - what skills we bring.
400
After you've thought about your answers to potential interview questions, how can you practice? (And where can you go to practice?)
Mock Interview.
Career Services.
400
Wearing a suit is the default standard for both men and women. What color(s) should the suit be? What color(s) should the shirt be? What other areas of your appearance should you be aware of?
Navy blue or charcoal gray.
White or blue.
Heels, jewelry, tattoos, piercings, perfume, grooming.
400
How can you get yourself to relax in the interview?
Personal preferences:
400
What are some things from the interview you might want to write down?
Questions asked. So you can practice the answers for next time.
500
Where can you go to do research on the company and the position?
Company's website
Glassdoor.com
People you may know at the company.
People you don't know at the company - a WSU alum, a family friend, someone in HR, etc.
500
What are some nonverbal cues to practice doing or not doing?
Enthusiasm. Smiling. Firm handshake.
Bad posture. Mumbling. Eye contact.
500
Why do companies care what you wear?
It speaks to your credibility.
It tells them if you'll fit with their team.
(And it can boost your confidence.)
500
What can you do to make sure you have some questions to ask when at the end of the interview they say, "Do you have any questions for us?"