Practicing saying things out loud by yourself, with a friend, or record on your mobile device.
On the following slides you will be either be:
• asked a question,
• posed a questions you could ask a potential employer, or
After you respond the next slide lists a hint for you to gauge the effectiveness of your response.
For those responses that were effective, congratulations!
For those responses you would like to reconsider just go back a slide
and try a different response which is more in line with the hint.
Be a good sales person—think what benefits the
employer would receive. Use specific examples
of behavior that would benefit the interviewing
organization, also share some of your personal
interests. Don’t overdo “me” do focus on “we”.
the reasons for your success?
Tell about your specific talents as the pertain to
People, Information, and Tools--PIT
say were your developmental needs?
limitation and the specific plans you are
pursuing to develop this area.
accomplishments in your prior jobs?
and anecdotes. Past actions are the
best predictors of future actions.
Authenticate your abilities by telling SAR stories—
Situations you face, Actions you took, and
Results that benefited your employer.
have taken away from the last three jobs?
and knowledge, not that you have had the same
experience repeated over and over again.
work on a team assignment.
specifics about a successful team effort and
your role in contributing to this success.
create a problem for you?
really gets under your skin and keeps you
from fully functioning as a productive
team member.
style where you do your best work.
in this area? The right job for you requires selling
your capabilities and carefully selecting the right
company. Be specific with what management
style fits your personality and those that don't.
for your life style?
and strive to achieve, and what won’t
work for your situation.
have trouble working with.
only be negative is another's behavior
truly irritates you.
first 90 days on the job?
to the organization. E.g., What types of projects
you can work on. How soon you will be able to
work on your real responsibilities.
What are your plans?
would be a best fit or you—where
you would do your best work?
what kind of place do you want to work and be
productive, happy, and proud to tell others your
employer? Do you know?
nationality, and marital status. Think through
how you will handle your answer or denial
if asked.
your professional and personal
development over the last 2 years?
Information or Tools skills (PIT). Having a
plan shows your commitment to continued
growth and improvement.
taking tendencies?
problem solvers. Be truthful with your rating and
back it up with a specific example—SAR—Situation,
Action, Results.
Base salary is just one component of the
total deal. This is not the time to be vague!
might embarrass you or my company?
to deal with any issues that may be bothering
you. The timing and phrasing of the disclosure
can be very important.
Truthfulness if the best policy!
that would benefit the interviewing
organization.
10 minutes has usually been allotted for your questions.
This is your time to ask those 3-5 questions that are critical for your
decision to accept a job if offered. No or vague questions show
a lack of interest and preparation. You will be evaluated on the type of
questions you ask. Take this seriously, the interviewer will.
• The qualities required to excel in this role
• The biggest challenges for this role
• What goals focused on
• What new products initiative being developed
be evaluated.
• Expected to accomplish in first 30, 60, 90 days
• The performance evaluation process
and your supervisor/manager.
culture and values.
• What they like best about working here
• Ask to see any formal mission statement
and values statements
• What is different about working here
development/career.
• Typical career path for this role
• What are future training opportunities
• Anything else needed from me
• Any remaining concerns about me
• Any other questions I can answer
outcome that you want in
an interview
interviewer!
If a question is not asked that is important
for others to know—have a plan for how you
will bring up any of previous information.
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