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INTERVIEW QUESTIONSDESINGED BY,MR.P.SURESH,LECTURER
Remember the Silent Question
All questions employers ask are really the same question…
Ways to Show Value & Make an Impression:
Research the companyUnderstand the positionKnow your strengths & valueTalk about your strengthsLearn to answer different types of questionsPractice your interviewing skillsCreate an interview portfolioSend a thank-you letter
Research the Company
Why? So you can show how you match
with company needs
What? Company mission, core values,
management style, culture, growth areas, projects, problems
Research the CompanyHow?
Company / organization websites Online resources: h
ttp://depts.washington.edu/careers QuickLinks Web Resources Company Research
Directories, financial sources and indexes in libraries and Career Centers - Moody’s Industrial Manual, Thomas Register
Annual reports, articles, newspapers, trade journals
Understand the Position
Understanding what the employer is looking for is key to answering interview questions
Print the job description and highlight the “skill” words
If you don’t have a job description, ask questions about it early in the interview Is there anything more you can tell me about
this position? What results do you expect to see from
somebody in this position?
Understand the Position
When answering interview questions, discuss strengths and experiences that match the job description
Ask a few questions at end of interview Questions that show some
forethought Questions that show you’ve done
your research Questions that demonstrate your
desire to understand the position
Strengths-Based Interview Strategy
Answering the “Silent” question
An interview strategy demonstration
Strengths-Based Interview Strategy
“Tell me about yourself?”The question we usually get to start the interview.
Gives the first opportunity to answer the silent question.
Strengths-Based Interview Strategy
Keep in mind the job description and your strengths/skills.
Choose three strengths and say:“My strengths include _______, _______, and _______;
which of these would you prefer I talk about first?”
Strengths-Based Interview Strategy
The interviewer will choose or let you choose.
Give the best example of when you demonstrated that strength.
Be short and clear - no more than 2 minutes.
Strengths-Based Interview Strategy
Ask: “Is this the kind of information you want? Would you like another example in this skill area or shall I go on to another?”
You will guide the interview so your greatest strengths are clearly communicated.
Complete the worksheets on pages 7-10 in the CCS Career Guide
Know Your Strengths & ValueA Strong Academic RecordSkills & Achievements
Extra-curricular activities, achievements, and good experiences are strong evidence to help in understanding the type of person you are
Technical Skills Essential in some fields, and highly valued in all fields
Also, your ability to… place problems in a wide but relevant perspective work efficiently with others in a team get things done
Answering QuestionsBasic Approach
Listen
Think through the answers you could give
Answer briefly and to the point
Use only positive information
Answering QuestionsGeneral tips
Be yourself Speak clearly Ask for clarification if you do not
understand a question Don’t be afraid to ask for time to think Keep your answers relevant to the question Ask questions – leave the interview
knowledgeable about training, job locations, when you should expect to hear the outcome of the interview, etc.
Answering QuestionsBehavior Based Questions
employers believe past actions predict future behavior
think of examples/stories/scenarios
use the STAR Method
Answering QuestionsSituational Questions
interviewer describes a situation and asks how you would respond
relate to real situation if possible (keep the STAR method in mind)
Answering QuestionsUnexpected Questions
pause - think - respond
Negative Questions always respond with a positive talk about what you learned speak about something unrelated to the job
Answering QuestionsTechnical Questions
test problem solving and critical thinking skills
indicate how you might arrive at an answer http://www.hitequest.com
Illegal Questions think of underlying question interviewer
might have in mind and address it ask how it relates to performing the job
Practice Your Interviewing SkillsAnswering interview questions
effectively takes practice
Practice out loud by yourself
Have a friend ask you questions
Participate in a Mock Interview at CCS
Utilize Interviewing ResourcesVirtual Interview – computer in lobby
Interview Survival Kit – buy at front desk
Employer panels & Career Prep Event
Mock interview program
Create an Interview PortfolioWhat is it?
A portable file of examples related to your skills and strengths
Its purpose is to show evidence of your strengths, value, and match to employers
Create an Interview PortfolioWhy should I create one?
The process of creating one allows you to reflect on your strengths so you can better communicate them
Using portfolios in job interviews will: Set you apart from other candidates Help you better describe your strengths and
examples Help you get jobs!
Create an Interview PortfolioHow do I start making one?
Decide on a format (binder, online, etc.)
Start collecting artifacts that demonstrate the skills you might want to discuss in interviews Photos, charts, reports, certificates, thank you notes,
flyers, diagrams, etc. See examples on next few pages
For each artifact, create a title and short description
Store artifacts in file box or electronic files
Rumi Tsuchihashi Portfolio
HighlightsTeam player with experience in cross-cultural training,
program management, and interpersonal communication. Excellent writing and editing skills. Native fluency in Japanese.
Experience
Cross-cultural training* Designed and conducted workshops on Japanese patterns of
communication and managed student study abroad program.
* Researched and assembled a cultural diversity information packet, as part of a training for educators.
Program management* Effectively managed program participants of diverse ethnic
and cultural backgrounds. * Designed and edited monthly program calendar and
newsletter, which aided internal communication.* One program accelerated its application process by more than
50% after a complete revision of the program information packet and forms.
Interpersonal Communication* Served as liaison between volunteers and clients by exercising
active listening skills, successfully mediating many interpersonal conflicts and problems of miscommunication.
* Maintained regular phone and written contacts with clients, keeping detailed written documents which promoted continuity and cohesion in the service.
Table of Contents
Cross-cultural Training………………………………….2
Program Development...……...……………………. 3
Program Management…………………………………. 4
Cross-cultural Training
Developed presentation and public-speaking skills through Japanese language and culture presentations to Seattle-area public school students.
Program Development
Conceived and conducted workshop assisting overseas program participants with logistical arrangements and provided support for cultural adjustment.
Program Management
Effectively managed program of participants from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Designed and edited newsletter.
Created program recruiting brochure.
Accelerated application process by more than 50% resulting in increased matches.
A Good Match
What I Bring: Cross-cultural training Program development Program management
Your Job Listing: Assistant Director – Institute for International
Education of Students
Create an Interview PortfolioHow do I use one in interviews?
Review job description for key skills Choose 5-10 strengths and artifacts Create targeted portfolio for each interview Include title page and table of contents When discussing a skill during an interview, show
your proof! Leave portfolio for employer to review and pick it
up later
Create an Interview PortfolioWhere can I learn more about portfolios?
Download our Portfolio Basics Workshop slides http://depts.washington.edu/careers/careerplan/workshop.php
Check out http://amby.com/kimeldorf/portfolio/
Meet with a counselor individually
Participate in a mock interview
Send a Thank-You LetterSending a thank-you letter allows you to:
Express appreciation Demonstrate professionalism Demonstrate your writing skills Restate your interest, skills, and match Address issue you forgot or want to emphasize Stand out from the crowd
Send a Thank-You LetterThank-you letters should be:
Short, sincere, positive
Sent within 48 hours of your interview
Addressed to each interviewer
Signed
SummaryResearch the companyUnderstand the positionKnow / speak about your strengths and
valuePrepare for different types of questionsPractice, Practice, Practice! Create a portfolioSend a thank-you letterCollegeGrad.com - click on Interview Prep
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