KIN 302
Professional Protocol
Interview Preparation
Collect Information about the
Company
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Status in the industry
Company philosophy
Type of products they sell
Years in business
Policies and procedures
Location of headquarters
Etc.
Develop a Perfect Resume and
Cover Letter
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to Examples
• Take duplicate copies of your
resume with you to the interview
• Have someone to read you cover
letter and look over your resume.
The Perfect Resume
Have a perfect resume and cover letter with
no grammatical errors, spelling errors, or
typographical mistakes.
This is your way to get your foot in the door
You are selling yourself
Use action verbs in describing your duties
and responsibilities on the job.
Resume Writing Tips
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Check Spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Proof read and have other to read as well
Organize information in logical fashion
List addresses, job objective, education
information, and work experience
• Keep it simple
• Have generous borders
Resume
• Use good quality paper (20 to 30 lb. rag
content)
• Tailor the objective to the job you are
seeking
• Use a simple, easy to read font
• Never Staple the resume
• Always have a header
• Include name and address on Reference
Page
Obtain a List of Generic
Questions That Might Be Asked
During the Interview
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What do you know about our company?
Tell me about yourself.
How would you describe your work style?
Why do you think that we should hire you?
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
What accomplishments are you most proud
of?
Generic Questions
• Where do you plan to be in five or 10
years?
• What are your salary expectations?
• How would your co-workers describe you?
• Are you willing to re-locate?
Questions for PT School
• Tell me about yourself.
• Tell the characteristics of the PT you observed.
• The positives and negatives of the Universal
Health Care system are…
• If you were on the committee trying to get
Universal Health Care in your facility, what
would be your first step in getting it?
Continued
• Why do you want to be a Physical Therapist?
• What was your favorite community service
project and why?
• Why did you choose Kinesiology as your
major?
• What are your alternative plans if you do not
get in PT school?
Continued
• What do you do in your spare time?
• What class in college did you like the most and
what class did you like the least?
• Congressman Gaby Gifford has received a lot of
press coverage. If you worked or Mrs. Gifford,
what would you do to protect her privacy?
• The Smoke free legislation is before the
legislators this week. If it passes, will that hurt
the economy in Mississippi?
Plan a List of Questions to Ask
During the Interview
• What are the goals and objectives that need to be
accomplished in the next six months?
• Why do you work for this company?
• What is a typical day like on the job?
• Are there specific certifications, training, or
experience that would benefit me in this position?
• (Question about salary expectations should be
asked in the final interview.)
Plan Your Appearance
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Dark colored business suit
White cotton shirt
Lace up shoes
Tie should be of conservative pattern and fall
within the belt buckle.
Shoes should match the belt.
Only one ring per hand
No strong colognes
Facial hair is questionable
Plan Your Appearance
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Dark colored suit
Light colored conservative shirt
Pumps (2” heel) (Make sure that they are polished
Women should wear hosiery of skin color.
Women’s shoes should be color of skirt or darker
Only one ring per hand
No strong perfumes
If long hair, pull it back
During the Interview
Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early
Walk in and introduce yourself and shake
hands with everyone in the office.
Always use good eye contact
Repeat the interviewer’s name
Wait to be asked to be seated.
Sit in upright erect position (women do not
cross legs)
During the Interview
• Make it a two-way conversation
• Demonstrate a level of confidence
• Allow some time to think about questions if you
need to, before answering them
• Ask for clarification if you do not understand a
question.
• Be warm, friendly and direct
• Be honest and do not exaggerate
• Show a genuine interest in the company
Closing the Interview
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Summarize your qualifications
Thank the interviewer for his/her time
Shake his hand and state his name
Find out how they will notify you of who
has received the job offer.
After the Interview
• Write a thank-you note within
24 hours.
• Write a correct rejection or
acceptance letter.
• Examples
Top 10 Personal Characteristics
Employers Seek in a Job
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Communication skills
Work experience
Motivation/initiative
Teamwork skills
Leadership abilities
• GPA/Academic
credentials
• Technical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Ethics
Negative Factors Evaluated by an
Interviewer
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Poor presentation
Lack of a firm handshake
Being unprepared for the interview
Poor expression of thoughts
Not asking question about the job
Superiority complexes
Indifference or lack of enthusiasm
Negative Factors
• Being evasive, nervous and lacking confidence
• Candidate too interested in compensation factors
• Overaggressive, overbearing or conceited
behavior
• Speaking unfavorably of previous employers
• Lack of courtesy and maturity
• No appreciation for the value of experience
• Not look the interview in the eye