Job Interviewing for Success

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Job Interviewing for Success
INTERVIEWING SKILLS PRESENTED BY LORI
SUSIE ANDREA LAWRENCE VIRGINIA DIETRICH

• November 18, 2006
• Presented by
• Lori Susie Andrea Lawrence Virginia Dietrick

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Prepare Yourself

• What is an Interview?
• What happens at an interview?
• Why should I be prepared?

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Know Yourself

• Interests
• Qualifications
• Previous experiences

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Know Something About The Company

• What does the company do?
• Who are its customers?
• What does it expect of its employees?

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Check Your Personal Appearance

• Neat and clean
• Business clothes
• Dont go to extremes

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Go It Alone

• Go to the interview alone
• Dont bring friends or family members

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Arrive Early

• Know where youre going
• Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early
• Know who you are supposed to meet with

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Stay Alert

• Show interest
• Maintain eye contact
• Answer questions in a business-like manner
• Be ready to ask questions

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Think Before Answering Questions

• Be polite, honest and frank
• Practice answering typical questions with family
  and friends BEFORE the interview

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Bring A Fact Sheet

• Have vital information with you and refer to it
• Consider bringing letters of reference
• Dont forget work permits or other important
  documents

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Never Argue

• If you disagree with something, dont make a big
  scene
• A sword fight wont get you the job

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Leave Your Problems At Home

• Dont talk about personal or family problems
• Try to turn negative things into learning
  experiences

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Say Thank You

• Making a good impression means using good manners
• Be sure to say Thank You before leaving
• Follow up with a thank you note