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Interview Success Effective Interview Techniques |
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Program Overview What Recruiters Look For
Preparing for the Interview
Modes of Interviewing
Types of Interviews
Interview Process Overview
Typical Interview Format
Sample Questions
Second Interviews
Making the Right Decision
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What Recruiters Look For Recruiters are looking for demonstrated examples of Critical Behaviors:
Leadership
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Creativity
Passion/Interest in Industry You can draw from RPI, professional, undergraduate & extracurricular activities to showcase your abilities
You need to show how your past successes & experiences will allow you to be successful at their organization |
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Preparing for the Interview Step 1: The Self-Interview
Know your strengths & weaknesses
Determine your employment interests; what do you want to do and why
Reflect on your values; what’s most important to you
Be prepared to cite several examples of experiences, accomplishments, successes |
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Preparing for the Interview Step 2: Research
Review employer website/literature
Develop targeted questions concerning employer and job
Attend Informational Meetings
Be sure you know what the company stands for, its culture, and why you want to work for them! |
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Preparing for the Interview Step 3: Practice!!
Review common questions
Schedule mock interview
Prepare list of questions
Be alert to body language & eye contact
SMILE
Speak clearly; listen carefully
Match your skills/experiences with jobs |
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Modes of Interviewing On-campus Interviews
Telephone Screening
Video Interviews
Interviews Over a Meal
The Site Visit/Second Interview |
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Types of Interviews Self-Analytic Interviews
Fact Finding Interviews
“What If” Interviews
Problem Solving/Case Interviews
Critical Behavior Interviews
Role Playing Interviews |
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Interview Process Overview Typically consists of 2 – 3 rounds of interviews
Interviews last between 30 – 45 minutes
Mix of general, behavioral, situation/case questions |
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Typical Interview Format Introductions/Ice Breakers
Discussion of Positions/Opportunities
Candidate Assessment (Sell Yourself!)
Pose Questions – Make Them Good!
Conclusion/Find Out Next Steps
Assess Your Performance
Send Thank-You Note
Follow-up! |
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General Interview Tips Arrive 10 minutes early
Dress professionally – wear a business suit
Focus & relax – Be Yourself!
Develop a firm handshake
Be confident, enthusiastic, truthful
Allow interviewer to lead
Expect the unexpected! |
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Post Interview Assessment Was it evident that you have a clear understanding of your self?
Did you prove that you researched the company and the job?
Did you show the match between the job, your technical skills and experience?
What can you do to improve for the next interview? |
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Post Interview Assessment Did you successfully discuss your education and extracurricular activities?
Were you composed, honest, confident?
Did you look and act professional?
Were you energetic, enthusiastic and positive? |
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Sample Questions Tell me about yourself.
Walk me through your resume.
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
Give me an example of a situation that tested your leadership ability.
Tell me about a time that you had to do something you didn’t enjoy.
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
How would you define success? |
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When the Offers Come In Choosing the Right Job
The Art of Salary Negotiation
What About Fringe Benefits
Your Word is Your Honor
Notify Employers/CDC of Your Decision |
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