Interviewing Skills - To Get The Job Off

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Learn: the behavioral interview method, the steps in the interview process, who your interviewers are, what the interviewers are looking for, the four-steps to answering interview questions, how to overcome anxiety.

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Effective Interviewing Skills : Effective Interviewing Skills Purpose NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. To provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools to build a level of comfort and confidence in presenting yourself effectively during an employment/job interview to get the job offer!

Effective Interviewing Skills : Effective Interviewing Skills Objectives NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Within the next two and a two hours you will learn: the type of job interview most companies use and why steps in the job interview process who your interviewers are like to be and their role skills for effective interviewing what the interviewers are looking for how to prepare for questions asked recommends model for answering questions the key to a successful job interview tips on building confidence and reducing anxiety

Slide 4 : Type of Interview - Behavioral Method NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Predict future success based upon past performance or potential. Purpose: - Identify key strengths and areas for development. - Make a recommendation for hire or not. Developed based upon a “critical incident” method of job analysis Questions are asked to elicit behaviors used in the past, or that might be used in the future.

Slide 5 : Steps in the Interview Process NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Introductions Questions and Answers Closing Follow up Approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours

Slide 6 : Interviewers NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Who are they? What is their role? Where will they conduct the interview? Why more than one interviewer? How are they trained? When will they notify me?

Slide 9 : How do the Interviewers Evaluate Me? NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. - 1 to 5 point rating scale, where 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest - “1” is reflective of “little or none of the skill being demonstrated” - “5” indicates a “great amount” of the skill being demonstrated Individual Skill Ratings The interviewers assign: - an individual rating for each skill being evaluated. - an overall rating. The Rating Scale

Slide 10 : Answering Questions NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Step 1: S Describe the situation Step 2: A Describe the action Step 3: R Describe the result Step 4: O Describe the outcome

Slide 11 : Listening and Responding NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Listen carefully: for what is being asked: who, what, when, where, why, how describe explain - to identify what skill area the question best fits to ensure your understanding by: summarizing paraphrasing asking to have the question repeated

Slide 12 : Answering Questions Asked NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Answer by demonstrating: that you possess the skill. the frequency with which you have used the skill. the outcome of when you used the skill in the past.

Slide 13 : Answering Questions Asked NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Describe: a recent work-related example of when you used the skill: what was the situation? where did the situation occur? when did it happen? who was involved? why did the situation occur? … etc.

Slide 14 : Answering Questions Asked NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Most importantly, state clearly: what action YOU took to respond to and correct the situation? Summarize by demonstrating: that you have used the skill in the past with positive results. that it was a result of your special skills, abilities, or personal characteristics. how you would welcome the challenge of using the skill in the position you’re interviewing for.

Slide 17 : Key To Your Success… NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Distinguish yourself! Communicate a strong understanding of the job. Express how your strengths not only meet, but exceed, requirements even in a worst case scenario. Demonstrate how you will add value to the organization.

Slide 18 : Building your confidence… NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Tips: Talk about your best points and speak with confidence! DO use words that show you have faith in yourself. DO answer the interviewers’ concerns. DON’T put yourself down with negative statements. DON’T use weak words.

Slide 20 : Questions To Ask Or Not? NoBe Seminars Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved Douglas W. Bush, M.A. Remember: Ask questions of the interviewers that support that you have the knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualities to meet the demands of the job. Avoid asking questions related to how you will benefit from getting the job.