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All hiring and promotion decisions hinge ultimately
on conversations and relationships.
Credentials get you the interview – attitude gets
you the job offer.
Attitude = Positive, Interest, and Enthusiasm. The
interview is a conversation with a purpose.
Interviewer’s Purpose
Are the candidate’s interests and this position
a match? (focus)
Can the candidate do the job? (skills)
Will the candidate do the job? (attitude)
Will the candidate fit into my organization?
(ability to relate to others)
Interviewee’s Purpose
Are my interests and this position a match?
(career goals)
Is this the type of organization I want to work
for? (values)
Will this position provide me with
opportunities for continued personal and
professional growth? (values and goals)
To interview effectively, you have to…
Prepare
Continually evaluate your performance and
improve
Be able to interview based on your strengths
Talk about those skills and attributes that you
possess that are important to the position
Ask questions that show insight and interest
Ask for the “sale” (i.e., reiterate interest in
the position)
Preparing for the interview…
Research the company or organization
Conceptualize the position
Articulate your competencies
Employers look for…
Communication skills
Interpersonal relationship skills
Intelligence
Positive attitude
Diversity
Your goals during the initial interview…
Make a good first impression
Establish a positive relationship with the
interviewer
Sell your strengths
Show interest and enthusiasm
Be invited to the next step in the process
After the interview…
Evaluate your performance
Make notes of:
o
Names
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Date of interview
o
Follow-up actions
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Personality traits noticed
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“Clues” picked up from interviewer
Send a thank-you e-mail or note within 24
hours, if possible