PPT PPT Module Module 29 29 Job JobInterviews Interviews McGraw-Hill/Irwin ©2007, The McGraw-Hill Companies, All Rights 29-2 Job Job Interviews Interviews ♦To learn how to  Be your best self at a job interview  Plan and practice for the interview  Answer traditional interview questions  Shine in behavioral and situational interviews  Participate in phone or video interviews  Negotiate salary and benefits 29-3 Job Job Application Application Letters Letters Start by answering these questions:  Why I need an interview strategy?  What details should I think about?  Should I practice before the interview?  How should I answer traditional interview questions? 29-4 Job Job Application Application Letters Letters Start by answering these questions:  How can I prepare for behavioral and situational interviews?  How can I prepare for phone or video interviews? 29-5 Today, Today, Many Many Employers Employers Expect Expect ♦Applicants to Be more aggressive Follow directions to the letter Participate in many interviews Have one or more interviews by phone, computer, or video  Take one or more tests, including drug and aptitude tests  Be approved by the team they’ll be joining  Provide a sample of their work     29-6 To To Develop Develop an an Interview Interview Strategy Strategy ♦Think about what you want the interviewer to know about you ♦Decide what weaknesses you want to minimize ♦Research what you need to know about the job and organization 29-7 Interview Interview Details Details to to Consider Consider ♦ What to wear  In general, dress conservatively ♦ What to bring to the interview  Bring extra copies of your résumé ♦ What to write down  The name of the interviewer  What the interviewer liked about you and any negative points  Answers to your questions  When you’ll hear from the company 29-8 Interview Interview Details Details to to Consider Consider continued continued ♦How to get there  Do a practice run to gauge traffic and parking  Arrive at the interview 15 minutes early  Double-check your appearance before the interview 29-9 Before Before the the Interview, Interview, Practice Practice ♦How to act  Be professional, but also be yourself  If the interview involves eating or drinking, be conservative ♦Parts of the interview  Opening: Get to know the interviewer; listen for information that could be useful to address later in the interview  Body: Highlight your qualifications for the job  Conclusion: Close with an assertive statement 2910 Common Common Interview Interview Questions Questions ♦ Why you want to work for us? ♦ What college courses did you like best? Least? ♦ What makes you think you’re qualified to work for this company? ♦ What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? ♦ What are your strengths? Weaknesses? ... Participate in phone or video interviews  Negotiate salary and benefits 29- 3 Job Job Application Application Letters Letters Start by answering these questions:  Why I need an interview strategy?... interview?  How should I answer traditional interview questions? 29- 4 Job Job Application Application Letters Letters Start by answering these questions:  How can I prepare for behavioral and... interviews? 29- 5 Today, Today, Many Many Employers Employers Expect Expect ♦Applicants to Be more aggressive Follow directions to the letter Participate in many interviews Have one or more interviews by