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Interview Skills: Career Management Center

This document provides guidance on interview skills and preparation. It outlines important steps such as researching the employer, preparing for common questions, practicing answers, and following up after the interview. Key recommendations include dressing professionally, arriving early, maintaining a positive attitude, relating experiences to the job, and asking for a business card from each interviewer. The document also notes what not to discuss and defines illegal interview questions.

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Interview Skills: Career Management Center

This document provides guidance on interview skills and preparation. It outlines important steps such as researching the employer, preparing for common questions, practicing answers, and following up after the interview. Key recommendations include dressing professionally, arriving early, maintaining a positive attitude, relating experiences to the job, and asking for a business card from each interviewer. The document also notes what not to discuss and defines illegal interview questions.

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Career Management Center

Interview Skills
Career Management Center Old Dominion University

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When invited to interview


Express enthusiasm Get details When, where, what type, with whom Ask if a complete job description is available Thank the person contacting you

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Preparation
Research the employer Analyze yourself Practice, practice, practice

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Researching the Employer


Size of organization Location of facilities Types of clients or customers & primary competitors Product lines or services History of companys performance, including stocks Mission and goals Type[s] of training offered Relocation/other policies important to you Plans for future

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Where to Look
Web sites Annual reports Media Career Search

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Analyze Yourself
Analyze your strengths and skills; identify skills which are transferable Know your resume Prepare several examples of relevant past accomplishments Be able to articulate why you are interested in the specific position and the company Evaluate problem areas in your background

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Practice, Practice, Practice


Know the job description: connect your background to the job Have a thirty second introduction ready Prepare 3-4 key points Prepare answers to common Questions Practice out loud in front of a mirror Do a mock interview

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Your Interview Goals


To fully understand the job To match your skills, experience and knowledge to the critical aspects of the job To demonstrate that you are a good fit

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Employers Interview Goals


To assess your knowledge, skills, abilities To evaluate your fit with the job and the organization To hire the best candidate for the job

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Make a good first impression


Arrive early Use a firm handshake Smile, display confidence Make good eye contact

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Personal Appearance
Do: wear a conservative suit clean and polished shoes make sure that socks or hose match suit clean, manicured fingernails neat hair Be aware of nervous habits

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Personal Appearance
Dont: wear excessive jewelry, cosmetics, or fragrance smoke during or prior to interview draw attention to pierced or tattooed body parts

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What to Bring With You


Extra copies of your resume Copies of transcripts List of questions to ask List of references Notepad and pen Business cards Portfolio, if appropriate

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Types of interviews
Phone interview Used to screen in finalists One-on-one interview Most typical interview Panel interview Questions come from each panelist Its important to acknowledge each person as you answer questions

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Be prepared to answer
Tell me about yourself devise a 30 second commercial Name your strengths/ weaknesses keep it positive! Remember: this is no time to be humbleyou must say in simple, clear language what you do well and why you should be hired. Sample questions: Interview Help

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Illegal questions
Questions must address your skills, experience and knowledge as they relate to the job responsibilities Illegal questions relate to: age, marital status, handicap, sexual orientation, national origin, religion If you are unclear about how a question relates to the job, ask for clarification

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Behavioral Interviewing
Past behavior is the best indication of future performance Tell me about a time when. Give me an example of Formula: situation + action = result

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General Guidelines
Answer questions from the employers perspective Maintain positive attitude; show enthusiasm Keep answers as job-related as possible Don't ask about salary/benefits during the first interview Never say anything negative about a previous employer or job Ask each interviewer for a business card at the end of the interview

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Questions to Ask Employer


Is this a new position? If not why is the last person leave? What attracted you to this organization? Where does this position fit into the organizational structure? What makes someone successful in this position? Additional questions: Interview Help

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Closing and Follow-up


Summarize qualifications and express enthusiasm for the position Ask about post-interview procedures Follow up with a thank you note Do a personal debriefing and evaluate your performance

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How else can I get assistance?


Email [email protected] for career assistance from a distance Alternate seminar formats Webinars Self-paced seminars Chat live with a cyber coach

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QUESTIONS?
http://www.odu.edu/cmc Call 683-4388 for an appointment with your College Liaison or stop in the Cyber Career Center to see a Career Assistant

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