Interview Basics

Interviewing Skills

Let's talk about the interview process.

Poll

Have you ever been interviewed before?

• Yes, I have

• No, I have not.

Interview Skills

How do you prepare for an interview?

How do you prepare for an interview?

• Bring your resume

• Research the company

• Review the job application

• Practice, practice practice...

• Follow-Up!

Multiple Select

What should you do to prepare for an interview? (Multiple correct answers)

• Print our multiple copies of your resume.

• Have a professional outfit

• Go to the dentist

• Research the company

• Paint your toenails.

What about body language?

• Greet your interviewer with a handshake

• Make eye contact!

• Monitor your posture

• Watch the use of your hands

Multiple Choice

What is the first thing you should do when you walk into an interview?

• Start answering questions immediately.
• Ignore the interviewer and sit down.
• Greet the interviewer and introduce yourself. (shake their hand!)

• Ask the interviewer personal questions.

Basic Types of Interviews

• One-to-One In-Person

• One-to-One Virtual Interviews

• Group Interviews

• Second Interview

Common Interview Questions

• Tell Me About Yourself.

• Why Should We Hire You? 

  Why Do You Want to Work at This Company?

   Why Do You Want This Job?

• What Are Your Greatest Strengths?

  What Do You Consider to Be Your Weaknesses?
  

Interview Tips

• Minimize the stress

  Grounding Techniques

  Mindfulness

• Prepare, prepare, prepare!

  Research the company

  Review the application requirements

  Role-Play interview scenarios

  Get to know your resume

• Build confidence

  Fake it ‘til you make it!

  Build self-worth