Interviewing skills
- 1. UDC PATHS
- 2. 1. Education 2. Experience, both paid and unpaid 3. Accomplishments and achievements 4. Skills and competencies 5. Community service 6. Clubs and organizations 7. Extra-Curricular activities 8. Work ethics 9. Values
- 3. Have a strong resume, make sure it has been critiqued by another professional. Professional clothing: Create a professional image. Networking: LinkedIn, Professional Sites, Professional organizations, job fairs Learn how to become an effective communicator and to play on your strengths.
- 4. Duties/Responsibilities Location Compensation Schedule Benefits
- 5. Read up on the company you’re interviewing for Explore their website Know key leaders in the company Be aware of changes or how the company has been in the news (current events) Know their mission statement and goals
- 6. Map out how to get to the interview before hand so you are not late. Professional attire Practice interviewing before hand so you know answers to possible questions being asked. Print out multiple copies of your resume.
- 7. “Tell us about yourself” • Do not ramble. Stay on topic. Make sure to tell the employer about how you believe that you will be a strong candidate for the job. This is not about your personal qualities. • GOOD: “I recently graduated from a child development associate training program, and gained a lot of experience working in day care facilities. I love working with children and plan on making early childhood development my career.” • BAD: “My favorite color is lime green, and Mariah Carey is my favorite singer. I am the oldest of 3 and I grew up in North Carolina. I love to cook and plan on having Thanksgiving at my house this year.”
- 8. What are your strengths? • Make a list of what you believe are you strengths before you go on an interview. Believe in these strengths and have good examples of how you have exhibited these strengths. Example: “One of my strengths is that I am a very dependable employee. I have a employment history of holding my positions for more than a year, and my references can confirm that I am a very punctual person.”
- 9. “What are your weaknesses?” • Make a list of some of your weaknesses prior to the interview, and explain them in such a way that they can be seen as an area to improve, of which you are aware, or something that can be turned into a strength. Example: “I believe that one of my weaknesses is that I sometimes overload myself with work, and I am working on better time management skills to improve so I do not get overly stressed in the work place.
- 10. Please refer to job development sample question packet for more examples. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkL98J HAO_w
- 11. • You know yourself and what you have to offer. • You know you and the position are a match. • You know the organization’s history and the benefits you would bring to it. • You have prepared a professional resume. • You’ve practiced, practiced, practiced your delivery. • You’ve selected appropriate attire