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The Job Interview

The Job Interview. STEM CDI 9/26/2013. Steps in the Interview Process. Preparation At the Interview Follow-up. Preparation. Research on Company Prepare for Common Questions Prepare Questions for Interviewer What do you want them to know about you Your Game Look Practice .

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The Job Interview

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  1. The Job Interview STEM CDI 9/26/2013

  2. Steps in the Interview Process • Preparation • At the Interview • Follow-up

  3. Preparation • Research on Company • Prepare for Common Questions • Prepare Questions for Interviewer • What do you want them to know about you • Your Game Look • Practice

  4. Preparation • Research on Company • Annual Reports • Financial Data (maybe not for an internship) • New Releases and Articles • Information about Products and Services • Industry Trends • Employee Views on Company • Shifts in Management Personnel; • Corporate Culture • Wall Street Outlook for Company

  5. Preperation • Prepare for Common Questions • “Tell me a little about yourself”. • Name • Hometown • School • Plans • Maybe 1 “hook” • What area of (insert field here) do you see your self specializing in? • “Where do you see yourself in 5 – 10 years?” • What do you see as the trends in (insert industry here)?

  6. Preparation • Prepare Questions for the Interviewer: • Use this to do the following: • Show your knowledge of the position, company and industry. • See if this is the right fit for you. • Company trends? • What are you looking for in someone for this position? • What is the prevailing management style?

  7. Preparation • What do you want them to know about you: • Make a list of skills, qualities and experiences that you want to be sure get out during the interview.

  8. Preparation • Your Game Look • Clothing: Neat, Professional, according to company/industry standards • Hair: Neat, tidy, professional • Shoes: comfortable but professional • Body Art: To cover or not

  9. The Interview • Smile • Firm handshake. • Maintain eye contact. • Stay calm. • Be confident. • Make sure you answer the questions. • Don’t get rattled by an unexpected question • Take notes

  10. Follow-up • Send thank you notes • E-mail is OK but handwritten is better • If you were asked for additional information, send it ASAP.

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