Interviewing Skills

An Interview is

•        Communication to find how the candidate can add value to the organization

•       Interrogation to test the candidate’s Knowledge

•       Grilling the candidate to prove your point

•       All of the above

The interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself." WHich of these is the BEST answer?

• "i was born in Oregon and moved to the East Coast with my family when i was twelve. After graduating from high school, I attended college and worked a couple of part-time jobs."

• "I enjoy helping people and this drives my desire to master the art of fundraising. I have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator."

• "I'm a pretty outgoing person with an open personality. I love meeting other people and visiting new places. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends. i also like to travel. last summer, i took a trip to Europe with a couple of buddies. We had a great time,"

Your interviewer asks you what your greatest strengths are. What is the BEST way to respond?

• By listing five or ten qualities you think are your best ones.

• Give two or three strengths and concrete examples of them.

• Say all the qualities and requirements that were listed on the job description.

Other than your responses, you need to also pay close attention to:

• your body language.

• your eye contact.

• both a and b.

What should you do research on before the interview?

• The company you're interviewing for.

• The industry you hope to work in.

• both a and b

You are welcomed into the office for an interview. What should you not do?

• Plop down in a chair, & pull your phone out

• Wait quietly until they are seated first

• Shake hands with the interviewees then take a seat

• Say thank you, and then ask if you can take a seat

• All of the above

The purpose of an interview is:

• to match employees with the employer that best suits them, and vice versa.

• for the job candidate to talk about his achievements.

• for the employer to test the interviewee by asking tricky questions.

How should you dress for an interview?

• You should always wear a suit

• You should dress neatly and appropriately to make a good first impression

• You should not try to “fit in” with the company until you have been hired.

• You should wear something bold to attract attention

Which of the following tips should you follow during an interview?

• Take a seat immediately

• Chew gum to calm your nerves

• Be enthusiastic and confident

• Exaggerate your answers to make yourself look better

Name the 4 types of interviews we learned about.