Phỏng vấn thành công Successful interviewing

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SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

The Job Interview by Definition

Opportunity to present

yourself, skill set, and

knowledge to one who can

hire you

The Interview Procedure

 The Interview Procedure frequently includes:

 Questions on your skills and experience

 Behavior based questions

 Opportunity for you to ask questions of the interviewer

 The Key – Present yourself as the top

candidate

Keys to the Successful Interview:

Preparation BEFORE the Interview

 Know yourself

 Research the employer

 Practice, Practice, Practice

 Make a good impression

Know Yourself

 What do you have to offer?

 Identify 5 – 10 work or school experiences that

demonstrate your skills and accomplishments

 half should be totally positive

 half should be ones that started out negative but had

either a positive result or a good learning experience

 What do you want to do and where do you want to

do it?

 How are you perceived by others?

JOBSs (Job Opportunities Benefiting

Southern students) and review employer profiles and websites

 Conduct informational interviews

Practice, Practice, Practice!

 To better prepare yourself for the

interview, as well as assist in conquering pre-interview anxiety, practice is key

 Attend interviewing workshops and view interviewing videos/DVDs in the Career Center

 Meet with a career counselor for a mock interview

 Practice for the interview with family or friends and practice, practice, practice

Proper Attire

 DO:

 Wear conservative attire, such as a dark colored business suit

 Polish your shoes

 Stick to a low business heel shoe

 Have hair neatly brushed and face shaved before interview

 Bring a portfolio or briefcase

 DON’T

 Wear bright colored business suits: Black, Grey, and Pastel colors are most appropriate

 Wear flashy accessories like watches, jewelry, or

excessive amounts of cologne, perfume, or hair gel

 Wear skirts that reach above the knees

 Wear stiletto heels

Keys to the Successful Interview:

DURING the Interview

 Be prompt and prepared

 Poise and body language

 Answer the questions

 Closing statements

Be Prompt and Prepared

 Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled interview time

 Turn the cell phone OFF – vibrations make noise

 Give a firm handshake, make eye contact, and smile when you are greeted

 Bring extra copies of your resume and a list of references

Poise and Body Language

 Many interviewers will assess you based on:

 Appropriate eye contact and posture

 Correctly pronouncing his/her name

 If you talk easily or are overly formal and reserved

 If you seem enthusiastic and confident

 When greeted, introduce yourself and shake

interviewer’s hand Don’t sit until interviewer is

seated

 Never chew gum during an interview

 Most employers agree that the first five minutes of

an interview will tell them the most about a person

 First impressions are important

Answering the Questions

 Speak slowly and clearly Don’t be afraid to pause for

a moment to collect your thoughts

 Listen and understand the interviewer’s questions

before responding thoroughly yet concisely

 Be honest- don’t try to cover up mistakes Instead,

focus on how you learned from them

 Give positive nonverbal feedback to the interviewer

 Smile, be enthusiastic, showing a positive attitude

 Avoid negative terms and comments when responding

to questions Stress positives

 If asked an illegal question – Be tactful with an

appropriate response

After the Interview

 Send a thank-you note right away – a

formal response: card or note paper vs mail

e- Jot down information about the interview

and begin evaluating if this is the right job for you

 Prepare for potential salary negotiations by researching salary information The NACE

Salary Calculator (available at

careers.southernct.edu) is an excellent resource for salary information for most occupational areas.

Interviewing Types and Tips

Interviewing Myths & Facts

Myth: The candidate with the best education, skills, and experience will get the job

Reality Check : Employers hire individuals for many

different reasons Education, skills, and experience are only a

few of the several hiring criteria If employers hired only on

the basis of education, skills, and experience, they would not

need to interview candidates Such static information is

available on applications and resumes Employers interview

because they want to see how you look and interact with

them, how you would handle various work situations, and how well you fit into the organization

Interviewing Myths & Facts

or weaknesses, I should indicate I have none

Reality Check: You should be honest Everyone has negatives If you indicate you have none, the interviewer knows you are being less than candid But neither should you blurt out your worst negatives Identify a weakness and talk about how you are working to overcome it

Interviewing Myths & Facts

I’ll be nervous

Reality Check: If you practice some stress reduction techniques, such as taking deep breaths and focusing attention on the questions, you should be able to project confidence in the interview Keep in mind, many

interviewers are under pressure to hire the right candidate

Interviewing Myths & Facts

not have the ability to negotiate a salary

Reality Check: You can prepare for salary negotiations by researching typical salary ranges prior to your interview Ask

the interviewer what would a person with my qualifications earn

in this position, and let the employer introduce a number

Interviewing Myths & Facts

Reality Check: Your major goal should be the same

as the interviewer’s – gain useful information from which you can determine if this position and

organization are a good fit

For More Information:

Southern Connecticut State

University Center for Career Services Schwartz Hall Room102

(203) 392-6536 www.careers.southernct.edu