Interview Tips & Tricks
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The document provides tips for acing a job interview from Janice Goff, a Regional Operations Manager at Adecco Staffing. It recommends thoroughly preparing for the interview by researching the company and position, anticipating common questions, and practicing responses. During the interview, the tips suggest bringing copies of your resume, references, and questions to ask. After the interview, following up with a thank you note is important. Overall, the document stresses being well prepared, making a good impression, and following up to help turn an interview opportunity into a job offer.
Interview Tips & Tricks
- 1. Acing the interview: Tips for turning your opportunity into a job offer Janice Goff, Regional Operations Manager at Adecco Staffing
- 2. 2 About us Adecco provides free temporary, contract and direct-hire staffing services to job seekers. To help you realize your goals, we offer career counseling, resume enhancement, interview preparation, skills training and advice about local job markets and workplace trends, as well as one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the industry. Please visit us at adeccousa.com to learn more.
- 3. 3 About our presenter Janice Goff Regional Operations Manager at Adecco Staffing • Recruits and helps the branches identify top talent to staff their branches ensuring they have the right people in the right positions • Successfully leads the Los Angeles and Hawaii region’s communication program and training schedules
- 4. 4 Agenda • Effective ways to prepare for an interview • Tips for keeping your cool and answering tough questions while in the hot seat • Ways to demonstrate your value • How to determine if the company is a good fit for you • What to do after the interview to seal the deal
- 6. 6 Preparation is key • Understand the position you are interviewing for • Dress appropriately for the company AND for the industry • Know your logistics: Who What When Where How
- 7. 7 Preparation • Research everything you can about the company you’re interviewing for • Try to find out who you will be interviewing with • Review your resume • Prepare answers for each area you may be asked about
- 8. 8 Anticipate the common questions • Tell me about yourself • Why you are interested in the position • How your background and skills apply to this particular position • What sets you apart from other candidates they may meet
- 9. 9 Know your top strengths • Take time to write down your top 5 strengths • Think about how you have used them to help improve your ability to do a great job • Memorize one example of how each strength applies to your current or past positions
- 10. 10 Be ready for the tough parts • Prepare for the harrowing questions you may be asked: - What are your weaknesses? - Why did you leave your last position? - Why do you want to leave your current position? - Tell me about a challenging situation and how you overcame it. • Take a deep breath to consider each question before answering.
- 11. 11 When it’s your turn to ask questions • Wait until you are prompted to ask the questions you have reserved. Some questions you may want to ask: • What are the main factors you’ll use to determine the right person for this job? • How do you define success in this position? • What are the key challenges I would experience in this position if hired?
- 12. 12 Practice, practice, practice • Ask a friend or family member to practice with you • They should be asking questions you may not expect • Use their feedback to improve your answers and general comfort level • Make sure your responses sound natural and conversational
- 13. 13 A few simple tips • Get plenty of rest the night before • Eat something beforehand • Keep active, consider exercise • Check the mirror before you leave • Arrive early but not too early
- 15. 15 Items to remember during your interview • Make sure to answer honestly and directly • Be as brief as possible • Organize your answers • Prepare a few questions to ask each interviewer you meet with
- 16. 16 Don’t forget these basics Be sure to bring these important items: • A few hard copies of your resume • Pen and paper pad or something to write on • Reference information – make sure contact information is up to date • Recent letters of recommendation if you have any
- 17. 17 The four intangibles Enthusiasm Technical interest Confidence Intensity
- 18. 18 Closing the interview • Take time to ask questions • Mention pertinent information that has not been discussed • Ask about next steps and a likely timeline • Smile • Shake hands • Don’t forget to thank the interviewer
- 19. 19 What you shouldn’t do • Ask about salary, benefits, work hours, parking, etc. • Take credit for tasks you didn’t do • Not taking credit for things you did do • Stumble over your words or ramble on about irrelevant details • Be negative in any way
- 20. 20 The follow-up • Call your recruiter if applicable • Continue to sell yourself • Send a thank you note or email
- 21. 21 Putting it all together • Prepare yourself by researching and understanding the company and yourself • Practice often • Give yourself the chance to put your best foot forward • Be sure to follow-up in an appropriate way
- 23. 23 Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/adecco
Editor's Notes
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