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Interviewing: How to Succeed
Shahin Akhavan, Sebastian Correa Delgado, Craig Flannery, Meghan Kenney, Ryan Shuman
Interview Attire
Men’s Interview Attire
Men’s Interview Attire
A two piece suit in a dark color with tie
Button down dress shirt
Polished dress shoes No earrings! Take
them out! Get a haircut Minimal cologne
Women’s Interview Attire
Women’s Interview Attire
Suit in navy or black with skirt
Skirt length below the knee Blouse should be cotton or
silk Pantyhose should be
flawless (no issues) Basic pumps with 1”-2” heal Make-up should be minimal
and neutral
How to Prepare
How to Prepare
Do your research! Know about:
The Person The Company The Job
Nothing looks worse than not knowing the above
How to Prepare
Job description Memorize it
Know exactly what they are looking for
You can direct your qualifications towards it
How to Prepare
Practice Prepare clear
answers to common questions
Practice in front of the mirror
You will be talking to a stranger Know how you act
How to Prepare
Logistics Find out:
The time of the interview
What to expect during it
Who you are speaking to
How long you are there for
Will help you prepare
How to Prepare
Resumes Bring extra ones Always have the contact
info of your references In case you are asked for
them It looks very bad if you
do not hand them one Even if they have one,
offer it
Interview Etiquette
Interview Etiquette
Proper conduct before and during an interview
Proper Conduct Before
Show up 15 minutes early.
If you are running late, call ahead and inform the interviewer.
Leave all distractions in the car. Especially a cell phone.
Proper Conduct During
First Impressions Firm handshake Warm smile Giving thanks
The Perfect Handshake
Proper Conduct During
Have enthusiasm! Sit upright and lean
forward Maintain good eye
contact Question: What is the
right amount of eye contact?
Do not bring up salary
Interviews
Information Interview Audition Interview Group Interview Stress Interview Tag-Team Interview
Types of Interviews
Information Interview
Not a job interview A chance to get
advise From a professional
Still be prepared and do your research
Audition Interview
Evaluates candidate’s skills in a given task
Make sure you understand the instructions
Not a common type
Group Interview
Being interviewed at the same time as another candidate
Object to see how you react in group environment
Try to avoid conflict of power
Respect others
Stress Interview
Put the interviewee under pressure
Consist of: Long waiting times Cold looks Verbal abuse
(sometimes)
Tag-Team Interview
One of the more difficult interviews
Mostly used for companies with team oriented environments
Be prepared to use and show more energy
Interview Questions
Types of Questions
Straight-forward Behavioral Situational Brainteasers/Skill tests
Straight-forward Questions
Managers will ask: The position a
candidate The specific tasks
that it requires.
Behavioral Questions
Interviewers often inquire about past behaviors because they believe it will give an accurate prediction to how one will act in the future.
Behavioral questions require an interviewee to reach back into their own history, and give a depiction of their personality and interpersonal interaction skills. "Describe a time when you confronted [insert
some difficult problem or situation here]..."
Situational Questions
Situational questions force an interviewee to tell how they would deal with a specific problem or scenario; similar to behavioral questions.
You may not have the right answer to this question; do your best to answer it as truthfully and logically as possible. "How would you respond to [insert a particular
situation or problem]?"
Brainteasers/Skill Tests
Some super-competitive companies like Google or Facebook are renowned for putting candidates through elaborate tests involving use of sophisticated coding or logical reasoning.
Why Ask Questions?
Interviews are not only for employers to ask questions; candidates being interviewed should ask questions as well.
Asking the interviewer questions can give potential employees insight on whether or not they would like the job.
Asking questions also makes you stand out from the competition; it shows how interested in the company you are.
Follow Up
Write a thank-you letter
Reiterate your interest in the job
Keep it short Be conversational Do not be demanding Proof read it
5 Points to Take Away
1. BE PREPARED, CALM AND ATTENTIVE AS WELL AS PROPERLY PRESENTED.
2. TRY TO ARRIVE EARLY TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS BEFOREHAND.
3. SHOW INTEREST, THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU NOT THE INTERVIEWER.
4. LEAVE DISTRACTIONS AWAY.5. RESEARCH THOUROUGHLY IF YOU ARE A FIT
FOR THE COMPANY AND IF THE COMPANY IS A FIT FOR YOU.