Interview Skills Workshop

2016-2017
By Millie Perini and Andrea Wescom
 Introduction

Introduction of Group Members

Ice Breaker!!!
 The Objective

To Provide the skills and tools for an effective

interview
 Agenda

Whats a interview
Types of interviews
Preparing for the interview
During the Interview
Questions to expect to ask
Follow up
a meeting of people face to face, especially for
consultation
What is The purpose of the Interview?
 The Purpose of Interview is two-fold

An employer needs to find out if you are the best

candidate for the job
You need to find out if this is a good opportunity for
you
When does the interview start?
The Interview starts when the employer calls to set up
the interview
 Tips to remember
Speak Clearly
Write Everything Down
Agree to time that you can
meet with the potential
employer
Listen Carefully
 What do you ask the employer when they
call?
The time and date of
interview
The name of the person
you are meeting with
The address of the place
were the interview is taking
place
The phone number of the
office in case you need to
call them
 What % of employers hire potential
employees based on the following?
Appearance and impression
{45%}
Reliable and punctual
{35%}
Work experience (depends on the job)
{10%}
Education/training
{10%}
Percent of what they look for Employers

Appearance and imperssion

Reliable and Punctual
Work Experaince

10% Education

10%

45%

35%
The 5 Senses to be successful
 SIGHT

Dress appropriately for your interview

Your clothes should be clean and ironed
Facial hair should be clean shaven or trimmed
Make sure your hair is cut and styled neatly
Never chew Gum during an interview.
 Hearing

Speak with a professional tone

You do not want to be too loud or too quiet
Do not use slang when speaking with your interviewer,
and DO NOT SWEAR!!!!
Try not to say uh, um, you know, or like.
 Smell

Hygiene is the upmost importance

Brush your teeth and do not smoke
prior to your interview
Shower before your interview
Do not over use perfume or cologne
Wear deodorant or anti-perspirant
 Touch

Always greet your interviewer with a firm

hand shake, web to web
If you have sweaty hands to be sure
discretely wipe them before shaking
hands
It is not appropriate to touch or hug your
interviewer
 Taste

Never leave a bad taste in your potential employers

mouth.
 Types of job interviews

One on one Interviews

Behavioral based Interviews
Second Interviews
Group Interviews
Telephone Interviews
Panel interviews
 Preparing For The Interview

Research the company

Visit the site before hand
Practice for the interview
Review your resume and the job description for the
position
Prepare your interview questions
THE INTERVIEW
 The Arrival
Arrive to the interview no more then 10 minutes
ahead of time
Arrive Alone
Take a few minutes to relax and check your
appearance
Introduce yourself to the receptionist, and mention
your appointment (be respectful)
Review your notes while waiting quietly
Greet the interviewer and introduce yourself
Dont be on your Phone when your waiting
Shake the interviewers hand with a firm handshake
Wait until your have been asked to be seated or ask
the interviewer to be seated
Offer and provided copies of you resume/refences
to the interviewer
 Tools for interviewing.

S Face the Person SQAURLY

O Adopt an OPEN posture
L LEAN toward the sender
E Maintain good EYE contact
R stay RELAXED
 Common interview questions

Tell me about yourself?

What are your strengths?
What are your weakness?
Tell Me About yourself
What are your strengths?
What are your weakness?
Behavioral Questions
 Examples

Tell me about a time when a group project you were

working on failed
Tell me about a time when you took the lead on a
group problem
Do you feel you work well under pressure? If so,
describe a time when you have done so?
Tell me about your proudest professional
accomplishment?
Give me an example of a time when you
have motivated others
 Tips for answering
behavioral based questions
S - Situations
T - Task
A - Action
R Results
 Questions you can ask.

Please describe a typical day on the job?

What training programs do you have available for
employees?
What are the plans in the company for the future?
What level of responsibility could I expect in this
position?
What Are Illegal questions?
Race Physical or mental
Color disabilities
Ancestry Age
Place of Origin Gender, sex orientation,
or Pregnancy
Politics beliefs
Conviction of criminal
Religion
offense unrelated to the
Marriage statues employment
 How to answer an illegal question

Could you tell me how my age, martial status, race

might have a bearing on the position I am applying
for?
OR
Thats an interesting question, Id be happy to
answer it if you could tell me the reason for asking
Closing the Interview
T THANK the interviewer
H give a firm HANDSHAKE
I Reinstate your INEREST in the job
N use the NAME of the interviewer
C get and confirm the CONTACT information of the
interviewer
 Follow up

Ask the interviewer when they think a decision will be

made
Follow up with a phone call after the date that was
given, if you have not heard
Send a thank you card or letter to the employer
within 24 hrs of the interview
 Final Thoughts

Know and understand what the employer is looking

for in their applicants
Check your appearance and review your interview
questions
Practice, Practice, and Practice
Any Questions?
THANK YOU!!!!