9.3 job interviews lecture student notes
- 1. Job Interviews Lecture 9.4 University of Alberta ALES 204 Nancy Bray 1
- 2. Housekeeping iClicker funny business and clarification 2
- 3. iClickers You can miss 3 lectures without penalty. You can be late once without penalty. After that if you are late and missed the question, you must come to me after class to explain your lateness. Be prepared to show me the notes you took during class. The number of questions that you answer will count towards the grade. Giving your iClicker to someone else to answer for you is academic fraud. You and the person who takes your iClicker face an investigation. If you think your iClicker is not working, please come to sign in after class. Be prepared to show me the notes you took during class. 3
- 4. Lecture Outline 1. Before the job interview 2. At the job interview 3. After the job interview 4
- 5. 1. Before the interview 5
- 6. Know yourself Your strengths Their needs Education Experience Qualifications “Fit” 6
- 9. Know yourself 9
- 10. P.A.R. questions 10
- 11. Practice Write a P.A.R. script from one of your accomplishment statements 11
- 12. Know the organization Research the organization 12
- 13. Researching the organization Organization structure Type of product/service offered Customer base and target market Competition Interview process and notification Recruiting team and selection process Dress code Organizational culture / values Training and development mandate Promotional opportunities Future goals Trends in the industry 13
- 14. Dress the part 14
- 15. Before the interview 15
- 16. 2. At the Interview 16
- 17. Types of interviews 17
- 18. Phases of an interview 18
- 19. The Introduction 19
- 20. The Interviewer’s Questions Maintain eye contact Watch your body language Watch the tone and pitch of your voice Keep your answers focused Give examples to support your answers Ask if your answer was clear 20
- 21. Interview Questions and Answers 21
- 22. Typical themes in questions Can you do the job? Will you do the job? Will you fit in? 22
- 23. 5 Types of Questions 1. Directives 2. Non-directive 3. Hypothetical 4. Behaviour Descriptive 5. Stress 23
- 24. Top 10 Interview Questions 1. What is your greatest strength? 2. What is your greatest weakness? 3. How do you handle stress and pressure? 4. Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it. 5. How do you evaluate success? 6. Why are you leaving or have left your job? 7. Why do you want this job? 8. Why should we hire you? 9. What are your goals for the future? 10.Tell me about yourself. 24
- 25. 1. What is your greatest strength? 25
- 26. 2. What is your greatest weakness? 26
- 27. 3. How do you handle stress? 27
- 28. 4. Describe a difficult work situation 28
- 29. 5. How do you evaluate success? 29
- 30. 6. Why are your leaving or have left a job? 30
- 31. 7. What do you want this job? 31
- 32. 8. Why should we hire you? 32
- 33. 9. What are your goals for the future? 33
- 34. 10. Tell me about yourself 34
- 35. Your Questions Should demonstrate your commitment, your long term goals, your willingness to learn, your flexibility and self-worth Prepare a number of key questions before the interview 35
- 36. Sample questions for you to ask What skills are considered the most important for success in the position I’m applying for? What is the most urgent or difficult part of the job? Tell me more about how this job fits into the big picture. Describe the type of person who does best in the organization. What style of management does this organization prefer? What are the next steps in the job application process? When would you like the ideal applicant to start? 36
- 37. Closing Ask the interviewer if there is any more info required Restate your qualifications and how they would benefit the organization Reaffirm your interest in working for the organization and in the job State when you would be available to start Ask when the decision will be made Thank the interviewer for their time Send thank you letter to interviewer within 48 hours. (Not to government jobs) 37
- 38. Negotiating pay 38
- 39. Negotiating Pay - During the Interview Interviewee should not bring up pay during an interview. Wait until you are offered the job. Interviewer may ask however: What do you think you are worth to us? We offer X for this position. Does that fit with your expectations? We have had other candidates who will accept $X. Will you? Back up your expected salary range with research from other organizations and tie it to your qualifications 39
- 40. Negotiating Pay - After the Interview 40
- 41. Reasons that you didn’t get the job 41
- 42. Take away Prepare, prepare, prepare! Practice, practice, practice! 42