Interviews are hard
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The document provides guidance on how to prepare for and conduct oneself during a job interview. It discusses the different types of interviews one may encounter, including phone interviews, one-on-one interviews, and panel interviews. It stresses the importance of researching the company beforehand, preparing answers to common interview questions, dressing professionally, and arriving on time. During the interview, it recommends making eye contact, taking time to think before answering, and using the STAR method to discuss past experiences. Follow-up includes sending a thank you email to reiterate interest in the role.
Interviews are hard
- 1. Interviews are Hard Madalyn Popp Talent Acquisition Specialist, MRI Software
- 2. Types of Interviews Phone Interview Likely with a Recruiter to filter out qualified candidates to progress to Hiring Manager Behavioral, situational, and technical questions – be prepared! Face-to-Face One on One with Hiring Manager Panel/Group Interview You may be interviewed by more than one person, tailor answers/questions to each one
- 3. Before the Interview Do your research – Company’s website, LinkedIn profile, Twitter & Facebook accounts, Glassdoor Know the role and desired skills Prepare questions to ask the interviewers Get ready to answer the standard questions” Why do you want to work at this company? Why do you want this job?
- 4. Interview Must-Dos Dress to impress! ALWAYS dress a step above the company’s dress code: when in doubt, wear a suit & tie Checklist: Resumes, List of Questions to Ask Arrive 10 – 15 minutes early Strong first impression Make eye contact
- 5. During the Interview Be convincing Prepare for the difficult questions Tell me about yourself Greatest strength/biggest weakness Previous job dislikes Make eye contact with person who asked the question Take a breath, collect thoughts, answer thoughtfully Don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat the question!
- 6. During the Interview Continued… Use the STAR Method o Situation o Task o Action o Result How to Succeed: o Recall recent situations that show favorable behaviors or actions, especially involving course work, work experience, leadership, teamwork, initiative, planning, and customer service. o Prepare short descriptions of each situation; be ready to give details if asked.
- 7. During the Interview Continued… How to Succeed: o Be sure each story has a beginning, middle, and an end. Be sure to avoid using “you know”, “that kind of thing” and other vague phrases o Be specific. Don't generalize about several events; give a detailed accounting of one event. o Be honest. Don't embellish or omit any part of the story. The interviewer will find out if your story is built on a weak foundation. o Vary your examples; don’t take them all from just one area of your life. o Professional, personal, education
- 8. Interview Follow Up Thank You Email – reflect on what you learned, reiterate your passion for the job, confirm why you’re the best candidate Always address the recipient and sign with your name! You aren’t texting, use complete sentences and words!
Editor's Notes
- #7: The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing. Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Task: What goal were you working toward? Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail and keep the focus on YOU. What specific steps did you take and what was your particular contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about a project, but what you actually did. Use the word “I,” not “we” when describing actions. Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behavior. What happened? How did the event end? What did you