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What to expect from your job interview and how to be a better prepared candidate.
Job Interviews from practical perspective
Name Field of study Year in the program Why are you attending this seminar?
Introductions
Prepare your profile– Resume– Cover letter– List of references and reference letters
Social media– LinkedIn– Facebook– Google yourself
Applying for Jobs
Preparing for the Interview
Study the job description– Required skills, knowledge, attributes
Study the organization– Website– Important dates and achievements– President/CEO
Review your own credentials and work history– Do not assume the interviewer(s) went through it all
Phone/screening interview– Preliminary and introductory– Likely with an HR representative
In-person interview
Panel interview– 2 or more interviewers– HR representative and manager/hiring lead
Types of Interviews
Types of Interviews
Group interview– Multiple candidates interviewed at once
Video conference interview Serial interview
– 2 or more separate interviews in sequence
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Behavioural
Situational
Structured
Unstructured
Semi-structured
Testing
Interview Formats
Past behaviour predicts future actions/decisions Based on specific past behaviours Sample questions:
– Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge. How did you resolve it?
– Tell me about a time when you demonstrated working effectively under pressure
– Provide an example of working in a team– Provide an example of dealing with a difficult
customer. How did you handle it?
Behavioural Interview Questions
Know your work history Conclude each answer on a positive note Demonstrate skills, abilities and work ethic
Behavioural Interview Questions
Based on hypothetical situations Sample questions:
– What would you do if the work of a team member was not up to expectations?
– What would you do if a project’s priorities suddenly change?
– List the steps you would take to reach an important decision on the job.
Situational Interview Questions
Combination of situational and other interview questions
Each candidate is asked the same questions Results are scored and compared
Eliminates bias
Ensures objective decision making
Structured Interview
No strict guidelines Free-flowing, casual conversation
More prone to bias
More realistic overview of candidate
Unstructured Interview
Combines structured and unstructured questions
Semi-Structured Interview
Standardized testing to evaluate candidate’s fit and competence level– Administrative (MS Office)– Technical/trades– Fitness
Testing
What to wear? Smile Hand shake Eye contact Body language Small talk
During the Interview...
Tell me about yourself– Direction of career– Brief overview of academic/career achievements
Strengths – Time management– Team player– Proactive– Fast learner
“Difficult” Questions
Weaknesses– Skills development– Turn negative into positive
Salary– Range – Flexibility
“Do you have any questions?”
“Difficult” Questions
Tell me about your degree/diploma. Why did you choose this field of study?
Why are you looking to leave your current job?
Why do you want to work here?
What are your career goals?
When are you available to start?
Other Interview Questions
Follow up with a quick ‘thank you’ e-mail Calling/e-mailing the recruiter to find out about
the status of your application is OK!
After the Interview
THANK YOU!
Presenter:
Natalie SidonHR-Administrator at:
Organized by:
Want to get involved?
We are hiring executives for the next year: Come talk to ME after event. Fill out the application form at http://4uw.co/2014-executive
Club memberships are open for next year Come talk to ME after the event. Membership fee: $20/year Club is oriented on career and life skills development