Interviewing

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Interviewing​

Introduction

Interviews are a two-way process where the employer and the applicant or candidate, the person applying for the job, can assess their match for one another. Employers can get to know the applicant’s personality, qualities and skills, while the applicant can find out more about the role and meet the person or people they may be working for.

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Interviews can take place in a range of ways to suit different situations, such as by telephone or video, and might include questions as well as tasks.

Poll

In the real world, which do you think is more important for a job?

• Personality

• Skills

Qualities

Qualities are something which you might naturally have (perhaps you’re a naturally talkative person or be a very positive person, for example) and have used to benefit you in life and work.

​Skills

Skills, on the other hand, are things you’ve learnt through work, training or education, or general life experience. Skills are tangible and can be backed up by qualifications and real-life examples.

Open Ended

What is the difference between QUALITIES and SKILLS?

Open Ended

List 3 qualities that you have:

Open Ended

List 3 skills that you have:

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Different types of interviews:​

Poll

Which type of interview do you think would be the most difficult?

• Online Test

• Phone

• Face to Face

• Video

• Panel/Group

Poll

Which type of interview do you think would be the easiest?

• Online Test

• Phone

• Face to Face

• Video

• Panel/Group

Poll

Which type of interview do you think would be the most effective?

• Online Test

• Phone

• Face to Face

• Video

• Panel/Group

What to do for your interview

1. ​Dress the part

2. Review interview questions ahead of time

3. Research the company

4. Be respectful

5. Have good non-verbal behavior

6. Arrive early

7. Bring your resume (extra copies)

8. Have energy

Dress the part

In order to impress the company you're interviewing with, you must dress accordingly. Wearing business attire, suites, a nice dress, or a pantsuit if you're a girl, you want to avoid dressing in your normal day clothes, including yoga pants. 

Always wear the appropriate attire, and make sure to wear professional business attire as well as to practice good hygiene and present yourself like you want the company to see you.

Subject | Subject

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is appropriate attire to wear to a job interview?

• Swim Suit

• Jean Shorts and T-shirt

• Dress Suit and Tye

• Homecoming Dress

Review questions ahead of time

Make sure to prepare a list of questions that could possibly be asked by the interviewer. You can practice your interviewing skills with a friend or family member.

Sometimes it helps to record yourself before hand to practice and critique.​

Research the company

Review the website for the company you're applying for and make sure to write down facts you find interesting and questions you want answered by the interviewer in the company. 

Open Ended

Why is it important to review interview questions and research the company BEFORE the interview?

Be respectful of the interviewer(s)

Give the utmost respect for interviewers that are conducting the interview and asking you the questions. The people are always writing notes about your answers and your behavior. This is their first impression of you besides what's on your resume, you want to make sure leave a lasting positive impression to the company! 

Good non-verbal behavior

• Keep eye contact with the interviewer during the interviewer 

• Make sure to always sit upright and be open with your body posture 

• Look interested in all the questions the interviewer is asking you 

• Firm handshake

• Smile

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT good non-verbal communication?

• Keeping eye contact

• Smiling

• Having a firm handshake

• Looking around the room

Arrive early

Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to the Interview. The company will appreciate timeliness and being prompt. It will also give you a chance to go over what your responses to the questions are as well as to make sure you look good and feel good! 

Bring your resume (and extras)

Make sure to bring extra resumes to the interview just in case the company needs another copy. If you also have a portfolio, you can bring that as well to showcase some of your previous work and achievements. ​

Have energy and provide details

Make sure to always have a lot of positive energy and only provide true details about your previous employment or achievements. DO NOT LIE about anything in your interview. A company won't want to hire someone on false information. 

Open Ended

Why is it important to NOT lie during an interview?