Career ManagementCareer Management

Objective 6.01:Objective 6.01:

InterviewsInterviews

What is an interview?What is an interview?

An interview is a session in which a series An interview is a session in which a series of questions are asked in order to inquire of questions are asked in order to inquire about specific information from a person. about specific information from a person.

Interviews are used for employment and Interviews are used for employment and recruitment.recruitment.

PreparationPreparation

Learn about the organization. Learn about the organization. Have a specific job or jobs in mind. Have a specific job or jobs in mind. Review your qualifications for the job. Review your qualifications for the job. Be ready to briefly describe your experience, Be ready to briefly describe your experience,

showing how it relates it the job. showing how it relates it the job. Be ready to answer broad questions, such as Be ready to answer broad questions, such as

"Why should I hire you?" "Why do you want this "Why should I hire you?" "Why do you want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

Practice an interview with a friend or relative. Practice an interview with a friend or relative.

Personal AppearancePersonal Appearance

Be well groomed. Be well groomed. Dress appropriately. Dress appropriately. Do not chew gum or smoke. Do not chew gum or smoke.

About the InterviewAbout the Interview Be early. Be early. Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake. Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake. Use good manners with everyone you meet. Use good manners with everyone you meet. Relax and answer each question concisely. Relax and answer each question concisely. Use proper English—avoid slang. Use proper English—avoid slang. Be cooperative and enthusiastic. Be cooperative and enthusiastic. Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don’t slouch. Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don’t slouch. Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions

whose answers can easily be found on the company Web site. whose answers can easily be found on the company Web site. Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is

made. made. Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands. Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands. Send a short thank you note following the interview. Send a short thank you note following the interview.

Information to Bring to an InterviewInformation to Bring to an Interview

Social Security CardSocial Security Card Government-Issued identification card. (Driver’s License)Government-Issued identification card. (Driver’s License) Resume or application. Although not all employers require a resume, Resume or application. Although not all employers require a resume,

you should be able to furnish the interviewer information about your you should be able to furnish the interviewer information about your education, training and previous employment.education, training and previous employment.

References. Employers typically require 3 references. Get permission References. Employers typically require 3 references. Get permission before using anyone as a reference. Make sure that they will give you before using anyone as a reference. Make sure that they will give you a good reference. Try to avoid using relatives as references.a good reference. Try to avoid using relatives as references.

Transcripts. Employers may require an official copy of transcripts to Transcripts. Employers may require an official copy of transcripts to verify grades, coursework, dates of attendance, and highest grade verify grades, coursework, dates of attendance, and highest grade completed or degree awarded.completed or degree awarded.

ReferencesReferences

Job Interview Tips. (2010). Bureau of Labor Job Interview Tips. (2010). Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved November 12, 2010, Statistics. Retrieved November 12, 2010, from from http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20045.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20045.htm

What is an Interview. (2010). Ask. Retrieved What is an Interview. (2010). Ask. Retrieved November 12, 2010, from November 12, 2010, from http://answers.ask.com/Business/Managemhttp://answers.ask.com/Business/Management_and_HR/what_is_interviewent_and_HR/what_is_interview