Interview+Assigments

= Exercise #1 =

1) An interview is a formal meeting where one or more people question, consult, or evaluate another person.

2) What is the purpose of an interview is for an employer to evaluate a potential employee before making the decision of hiring that certain individual or not.

= Exercise #2 =

An interview is all about the interviewee pleasing the interviewer and showing them they are capable of fulling the job title to the interviewees demands. The interviewee will be asked questions and be expected to answer them professionally. Even if nervous during an interview you must keep a cool and calm exterior to show you can keep composure during stressful situations.

= Exercise #3 =

PREPARATION

 * Keep yourself calm. The best way is to be prepared
 * Research the company
 * Know what kind of interview to expect- screening interview or stress interview
 * Know why you want the job
 * Identify your wants and needs-and know the difference
 * Be able to express, specifically, the marketable skills you have to offer
 * Know how to deal with illegal questions tactfully during the interview
 * Prepare questions to ask them- only ask questions you can't find answers to yourself
 * Line up your references in advance and verify that they will be good ones.

PRESENTATION

 * Find out the standard dress for the organization
 * Dress on the conservative side
 * Arrive early
 * Bring extra resumes, notepad, pen
 * Be sure you know how to pronounce your interviewer's name correctly
 * Be polite to everyone you meet, they all count
 * Be personable and professional
 * DO NOT CHEW GUM, SMOKE, SWEAR OR USE SLANG
 * Be aware of body language, vibes, reactions- use your instinct to keep things on course
 * Feel free to ask fro clarification before answering questions
 * Take time to formulate answer
 * Answer all questions honestly, but in the best, most positive light
 * DO NOT bad mouth old employees

PERSEVERANCE

 * Make some notes about the interview right after you leave
 * Send a thank you letter ASAP to interviewer (s)
 * Be sure to know how to spell all the names and know correct titles

= Exercise #4 =

TO: Ms. Horowitz FROM: Stephanie Silva DATE: May 6, 2011 SUBJECT: Job Interview Videos

In a job interview the most important thing is to maintain a professional stance. You must dress conservatively, and wear closed toed shoes. It is preferable to save up a suit for a job interview that you always have handy so you’re never caught by surprise at the last minute. Never come into an interview chewing gum, drinking coffee, or having just smoked. Stay calm do not show your nerves because your body language speaks more about your personality than your verbal communication does. It is also important to keep phones off before entering into an interview. To assure you are fully prepared it is good to set up a list of questions you are likely to be asked on an interview and practice answering them on your own or with a friend. In any type of interview you should have an extra copy of your resume and references handy in case they are needed. During phone interviews make sure you set up a time where you will be alone in a quiet space, and that you use a land line to avoided static or dropped calls.

= Exercise #5 =

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= Exercise #6 =


 * 1) How do you evaluate success?
 * 2) Do you handle conflicts well?
 * 3) What do you think it takes to be successful in this career?
 * 4) Are you a team player?
 * 5) Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
 * 6) Why do you want to work in the ___ industry?
 * 7) Is money important to you?
 * 8) Are you willing to travel? How much?
 * 9) Why are you interested in our company?
 * 10) What kind of salary are you looking for?

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