Ace The InterviewCritical Skills for Midlife

Applicants

Presented By Mary Eileen Williams, M.A., NCCC

Today’s AgendaWhat to expect: the interviewer’s agenda and typical

interview format

Preparation is key!

The critical nonverbal messages you’ll need to send

Questions to anticipate

Creating your all essential examples

Answering event-specific questions (behavioral style interviews)

End on a high note!

What to Expect The interviewer has several goals

You have goals, too

The typical 5-part interview format IcebreakerBackground ProbeWork history/resume reviewYour questionsThe close

Other types of interviews

Preparation is Key!

Your Critical Nonverbal Messages

Questions to Anticipate:Tell me about yourself.

Why did you leave your last position?

Why do you want to work here?

What are your strengths?

Tell me about your weaknesses.

Nail the age related question: What do you want to be doing in five years?

Create your own list of open-ended questions.

Create Your All Essential Examples

Responding to Event Specific Questions

End on a High Note!