Interviewing 101 NCWorks NextGen Interview Foundation Skills

Interviewing 101 NCWorks NextGen Interview Foundation Skills Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy [email protected] NextGen Guilford County– Outreach Coordinator

Interviewing 101 Employer Interview Goals The goal for employers is to gain information about the jobseeker that cannot be gained from a resume or application, such as: Behaviors Values Decision-Making 2

Interviewing 101 Types of Selection Interviews Face-to-Face, Zoom, Go To Meeting, FaceTime Group Behavior-Based Panel/Serial 3

Interviewing 101 The Value of Looking Professional Marketing yourself begins with a professional appearance First appearances make a lasting impression! Non-verbal communication conveys a strong message By maintaining a professional appearance, you become a walking advertisement for yourself 4

Interviewing 101 Interview Don’ts Chew gum before or during the interview Smoke within 4 hours of interview Wear any visible body piercings other than earrings Arrive with your children or other family members Bring an electronic device to the interview Arrive to the interview with food or a beverage 5

Interviewing 101 Interview Do’s 6

Interviewing 101 Tone of Voice Interviewing Tips Facial Expression Body Language Response Content (stories) Projecting the image of the desired employee is a critical jobseeker goal 7

Interviewing 101 Part 2 Interview Etiquette Use friendly smile during introductions Maintain an erect body posture to avoid slouching Modify the tone of your voice to emphasize important points Smile and express a warm and friendly demeanor ‘Turn on’ the personality ‘Actively listen’ to the interviewer Refer to prepared questions for the employer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v synPaqlLe0M 8

Interviewing 101 Conducting Research Provides A competitive advantage over other jobseekers who do not conduct research Talking points about topics that are relevant to the job Insight about roles and responsibiliti es for the job position Improved preparation, which reduces nervousness 9

Elevator Speech 1. Who you are/what you’ve been doing? 2. What makes you unique? 3. Your goal? 4. Call to action. https:// www.youtube.com/ watch? v aDt6cukCz7k 10

Responses Behavioral Content 11

Interview Response Preparation 12

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Interviewing 101 Things to Bring to and In-Person Interview Copies of your resume Pen and paper for notes Directions to the interview site, including employer contact information (name and number) Photo ID and a Social Security Card Portfolio with work samples (if applicable) Personal and professional references Breath mints 14

Interviewing 101 Part 2 The Value of Asking Questions Makes a great impression Demonstrates your interest, initiative and strategic understanding of the position and the company Shows that you are better prepared than the other candidates Allows you to take control of the discussion 15

Interviewing 101 Part 2 Interview Red Flags Unprepared for the interview Badmouth of former employer, supervisor or team Assigns blame and finds fault with others Unable to clarify strengths and weaknesses Unable to provide clear, concise answers Boastful or arrogant, as opposed to confident 16

Interviewing 10 Part 2 Jobseeker Questions for Employers “What do you look for in the ideal employee?” “When do you plan on filling the position?” “How will I be notified of my status by email or by phone?” “May I please have a business card to take with me?” Conclude the interview with a thank you and a smile 17

Interviewing 101 Part 2 Follow-Up After the Interview Hello Interviewer’s Name , I wanted to take a second to thank you for your time yesterday/Friday/etc . I enjoyed our conversation about specific topic you discussed and enjoyed learning about the Job Title position overall. It sounds like an exciting opportunity, and an opportunity I could succeed and excel in! I’m looking forward to hearing any updates you can share, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns in the meantime. Thanks again for the great conversation yesterday/Friday/etc . Best Regards, Your Name 18

Interviewing 101 Part 2 Summary Remember the desired traits that employers look for Know the importance of appearance and first impressions Remember the Do’s and Don’ts of interviews Do your research PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! 19