Phỏng vấn thành công Interviewing Workshop

 Meal: used to see how you interact or function in a social setting. Second or On-site Interview: this allows one to get a tour of the facility, meet the staff, and additional question

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR &

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

R E - E MPLOYMENT S ERVICES A SSESSMENT

Interviewing Skills

Workshop

Interviewing - What is it?

Interviewing is a two-way

street

• Employers are attempting to determine

if you are an appropriate fit for the job and their culture

• You decide if the environment is right for you

 Meal: used to see how you interact or function in a social setting.

 Second or On-site Interview: this allows one to get a tour of the facility, meet the staff, and additional questioning from different employees and/or administration.

Pre-Interview Preparation

 Always research position, company, & industry

 Know yourself and be able to articulate skills,

strengths, accomplishments, and career goals

 Prepare necessary materials (Copies of resume, references, portfolio/pen, notepad or organizer, breath mints)

 Ask for directions and where to park

 Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to

arrive at your destination (you may want to

conduct a dry run prior to your interview day).

 Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early at the site to allow you to park, walk to the interview, use the restroom, or just gather yourself

Greeting & Introduction

 Only 1 chance to make a

 Crossed arms = defensive

 Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored

 Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy

 Leaning back= discomfort

Types of Interview Questions

Standard / Traditional

targeting your education,

work experiences, and

career goals

Sample Questions

 Tell me about yourself?

 What is your greatest strength? Weakness?

 Why did you choose to interview with us?

 What did you like most about your last job? Least?

 What are your short and long term career goals?

Types of Interview Questions

Behavioral Questions

• These focus on your actions

and/or behaviors in a previous

 Think about a time you made a mistake What did you learn from it?

Types of Interview Questions

Inappropriate or unethical questions

• Questions which probe into

your private life or personal

background

• Questions about your

ethnicity, religion, sexual

orientation, disabilities, marital

status

Sample Questions

 How old are you?

 Do you have children?

 Do you have a disability?

 What religion do you practice?

Types of Interview Questions

Questions asked by you, the

Interviewee

To determine if you are an

appropriate fit for the company

and position, prepare a list of

questions for the interviewer

Sample Questions

 What type of assignments can

I expect within the first year?

 What do you like most about this company?

 What is the biggest challenge facing this department right now?

 What skills are you looking for

in this position?

 What is the next course of action?

General Interview Strategies

 Be prepared to talk about yourself and your

experiences

 Master the art of storytelling

 Provide specific and concrete examples of your

results/accomplishments

 Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and confident throughout the interview process

General Interview Strategies

 Remember an interview is a formal avoid filler words like “Um”, “Ah”, & “You know”

conversation  Avoid indecisive phrases like: “I think,” “I guess,”

“probably,” or “pretty good”

 Think before speaking

 Avoid long verbose answers limit your response to 1-2 minutes

 If you do not hear or understand a question, ask

them to repeat or clarify it for you

General Interview Strategies

 Remain calm, relaxed,

and be yourself

 Try to focus on the

message you are trying

to convey NOT how

well you are doing!

Dressing for Success-Men

 Avoid strong colognes,

earrings, and body piercing

Dressing for Success-Women

 Pant or skirt suit

 Pumps with small to medium heels

 Light makeup, perfume, and jewelry

 Wear neutral color hosiery

 Ask good questions

 Thank the interviewer

 Request a business card

 Inquire about next steps in the process

FOLLOW-UP CONT

 Send a thank you note

within 24 hours

 Letter may be handwritten

or typed; e-mail is also

acceptable

 Tailor each one to the

individual

Final Thoughts

 Remember that only 15% of the success of

an interview is out of your control.

 Take some time to reflect…

 Overall, how well did I do?

 What went well?

 What steps can I take next time to improve?

 Conduct a test run the day before the interview

 Practice! Practice! Practice!

 Refer to the list of practice interview questions provided in the packet and jot down short answers.

 Stand in front of a mirror and rehearse your answers.

 Schedule an appointment for a mock interview with Career Services

 Get a good night’s sleep and be well rested and alert for the interview.

 Remain relaxed and be yourself!

Interviewing Skills Workshop

Congratulations!

You have completed

the Interviewing Skills

Workshop