The stages of the 3- part interview : before the interview, the interview and the follow-up.The interview is the final hurdle most people have to cross in getting a job. We will discuss what documents are needed for interview. We will also discuss how to dress and what you should know about company that you will interview. We will talk about the follow up and different types of interview skills.
The easiest way to learn something is to break it down into parts. The interview process has three distinct parts.
As we explore these task, you will learn what you must do to be prepared for the interview.
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1. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW: Do your homework and learn all you can about the company. Find out the services or products they provide and how long they have been in business. This will impress an interviewer that you have done research.. Know where you are going. Do a practice drive to site before interview. Arrive 5-15 minutes early. Dress for success. Women: dress, skirt or dress pants with a nice blouse or blazer. Men: pants(no jeans) collared shirt, tie, sport coat and shoes.Be conservative! Do Not wear loud clothes!
2. THE INTERVIEW. Inform the secretary that you have an interview, whom it is with and the time. When you meet the interviewer, look into his/her eyes, firmly shake hand, introduce yourself, smile and wait to be seated. Be positive in your answers and let the interviewer lead the interview. Do not talk too much. Always face interviewer with good posture and positive body language. Let the interviewer know about your skills, knowledge and experience that will make you a qualified candidate for the company. Know your resume and be prepared to answer questions about your skills. Have a list of questions to ask interviewer at the end of interview.
3. THE FOLLOW-UP: Send the interviewer a thank-you letter soon after the interview. Call the company about a week after the interview to find out if they have made a decision. If not, find out when they expect to make a decision.
You will be graded on your preparation before the interview, resume, your follow-up and and your mock interview.
1. Preparation before interview: 25 points
2. Resume: 25 points
3. Mock interview and follow-up: 50 points
You should now have a good idea of the interview process and what is needed to help you .
I will list some web sites that will give you more in depth information about the interviewing process.
There are many websites that will help you with the information you will need:
1.www.career-advice.monster.com/jobs
We will discuss these web sites and I will ask for you to research 2 more web sites that you found.
I look forward to reading your research on the interviewing process and I know that the practice interviews that we will conduct will be a great learning process. I leave you with one thought of the day, REMEMBER THAT IN AN INTERVIEW YOU ARE THE SALESPERSON!!
Ron Burns
Transition Specialist