Preparing to Interview Mills 2022 Why are interviews used? Companies use interviews to get more specific information about a potential employee and how they will fit into the company. As the needs of the position grow more intense, the interview process may change What are a few different types of interviews? - Telephone interview/screening In-person interviews Group interviews Video interviews Multi-level interviews Work sample Interview assignment How can I be successful in my interview? - Prepare answers to common questions beforehand - - Come up with a few questions that you would like to ask about the position or company - - What is the salary range for this position? Is there a chance to be promoted? How is your company run? Display confidence and professionalism - - Tell us about yourself. What would you consider to be your greatest strength? Weakness? Describe a problem that arose in a past situation and how you dealt with it. Arrive early. Dress professionally. Firm handshake, eye contact, smile! Give yourself a second to develop your response in your head before you deliver it, answer directly. End with a good impression - Thank employer for opportunity to interview. Restate interest in position or company. Clarify how the decision process will work. Answering interview questions When answering questions, interviewers are looking for assurances in the following areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Your abilities and/or leadership qualities Why you are a good fit for the job Why you want the job How committed you are to the position How you might fit into the company culture With this in mind, what are some things you can include in the answer to the top interview question of all time, “Tell me about yourself,” as directly as possible? Scenario You are applying for a position as an IT Technician for a large networking company. You have a computer science degree, and have worked in IT before for another company. What would a good answer to “tell me about yourself” be? Table Group Scenario You are applying for a position as a coach for a professional sports team. You have a degree in sport sciences, as well as first aid and physical therapy experience. You also have your personal training certificate. How do you answer the following question? “Why have you chosen this field of work?” You have 5 minutes to come up with the best response as a group Now you do it!
