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THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW

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THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW

The Wizard of Oz

Goldilocks' and The Three Bears

The Secret…..Behind the Curtain

The End Game

PROMOTIONAL PROCESS

1. Written

2. Leaderless Group

3. **Panel Interview

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW

PHASE I: Notification

PHASE 2: Preparation

PHASE III: The Interview

PHASE IV: The End of the Interview

PHASE V: The Follow-UP

The Five Phases of The Promotional Interview

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW

PHASE I

Notification

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE I Notification

EXCITEMENT FEAR

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE I Notification

Excitement

Fear

The Grapevine

Enough Backslapping, It’s Time To Work

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PHASE II

Preparation

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II Preparation

PREPARATION THE KEY

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The late Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi said it best; “We practice like we play. Perfect practice makes for perfect play.”

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II Preparation

Most Underrated Phase!!!!!!

Anticipation…..What are the Questions?

Who’s on The Panel

Do you “Like or Want” The Job?

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II Preparation

You are Competing Against Yourself

Your Place in the Rotation…Does it Matter?

The Panel Makeup…Does it Matter to You?

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II Preparation

Considerations…..

Get Help Early From SME’s

Lot’s of Books and Resources…Internet $$$

Everyday is an Interview….Believe It

The Not Fair Guy….Perpetual Victim

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II Preparation

Questions: The Ice Breaker….Always There

1. What have you done to Prepare for Position?

1. Education, Experience, Assignments, Ops vs. Services, Special Skills (Communication), Characteristics and Traits, Goal Driven

2. How do You See The Role of Captain, Battalion Chief, District Chief

3. Why Should You be Promoted?

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II Preparation

Other Topics…

1. Policy & Procedure Violation…WWYD

2. Peer to Peer Issue

3. FFD Senior Staff “Hot Topic”

4. Unpopular Decisions From Above..WWYD

5. Strengths & Weaknesses..Do You Know?

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II PREPERATIONQuestions Cont….

1. Leadership Style

2. Management Philosophy

3. Future Goals…or Ship at Sea

4. Most Difficult Anything……Judgment1. Discipline2. Personnel Issue3. Peer conflict

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Questions Cont….

1. Know The Community

2. Don’t Over-think the Room

3. Assess Your Ability to Think on Your Feet

4. Practice….Practice….Practice

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The Panel Makeup..Should You Care?

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II Preparation One Sided Balanced

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE II PreparationThe Night Before…..

1. Make Sure you Know the Route..Time1. Run the Route for Time & Location2. Nothing Worse than Heart Palpations and Sweat

2. Feel Good, You Are Ready!

3. Do Not Work…Get Some Rest

4. Drinking Too Much Alcohol Not Recommended

5. If You are Sick….

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PHASE III

The Interview

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

Your Checklist

Uniform…Dress For Success

Shoes Shined

Easy on the Cologne and Perfume

JewelryConservativeOne Ring per Hand Men & Women

Personal Hygiene, General Grooming

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

Your Checklist

Water

Glasses

Writing Pen

Handkerchief-Tissue

Required Items..Resume, Paperwork

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Business Interview

1. Know Corporate Dress Policies

2. White Shirt, Red Power Tie Not Needed

3. What is the Industry and Culture

4. Don’t Over Accessorize, Less is More

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

Business Interview

1. IF You Use Accessories…

Ensure Nice (Not Expensive) Computer Case, Portfolio, ect

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The Day is Here

1. At Least 15-30 Minutes Early

2. Relax….It’s Ok Too be a “Little Nervous”

3. Read All The Questions First-If Given

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

1. Plan Your Strategy…..Work Your Thoughts

2. Jot Down, Key Points to Provoke Concept

3. Write Plainly So You Can Read Comments

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

In The Room…

1. Wait To Be Introduced

2. Shake Hands with Board1. No Fish…..No Vice Grip2. Confident and Firm3. Look Them In The Eye4. Take Your Time……Remember Names

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The InterviewIt’s Go Time

1. Oh No, Not Them…Not to worry

2. The Board wants You To Succeed

3. They Will Be Fair…Safeguards are There

4. You Will Know Some and Some Not..OK

5. Find Your Seat….1. No Excuses …Voice or Sick

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

The Interview

1. Sit Up Straight, Good Posture

2. Energetic and Glad To Be There

3. Little Nervous OK…A Lot, Not OK

4. Maintain Good Eye Contact

5. You Will Talk to The Top of Their Heads..Not to Worry

6. Business Interviews More Eye Contact

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview The Interview

1. You have Prepared

2. 30-45 minutes for 8-10 Questions

3. Four-Five for Each Question…

4. The Board has Bench-marks

5. Keep an Eye on Your Watch or Clock

6. Don’t Be a Rambler….Brevity is the Wit of Humor

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THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

The Most Important Thing In The Interview!!!!!!

YOU MUST TALK

&

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The Most Important Thing

ANSWER THE QUESTION…….NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT!!!!

THIS IS THE SINGLE BIGGEST MISTAKE INTHE INTERVIEW…

IT’S NOT EVEN CLOSE!

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

It’s about…………

BALANCE

&

PERSPECTIVE

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE III The Interview

THE TOUGH QUESTION FROM LEFT FIELD

1. Ask To Repeat The Question..STAY CALM

2. Break the Question Into Parts

3. What are They Really Asking

4. Don’t Worry….It’s a Small Percentage

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PHASE IV

The End of The Interview

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE IV The End of The Interview

It’s Almost Over

1. Humor Ok…But Don’t Overdo It

2. Finish Strong and Focus

3. Don’t Run Out of Gas!

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE IV The End of The Interview

Wrapping UP

1. What’s Next…Especially Business Interviews

2. Ask For The Job!

3. Thank the Board…..”I know you are Busy…”

4. Shake Hands.…Take Your Time…Names Here

5. Eye Contact Here

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PHASE VThe Follow-Up

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE V The Follow-UP

A Follow Up Note…….Must For Business

Good For FD As Well….Be a Professional

It’s Over…..No Regrets

Live Life Through the Windshield….

THE PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PHASE V The Follow-UP

Write Down The Questions

Get Your Results

Get Feedback

Don’t Argue

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IT’S A

TACTICAL

PROBLEM!