Making an Impression – Interview Process
    Preparing for interviews can make all the difference! You application and resume/cover letter are just the “opening act” for your interview.

    To make a good impression:


    ·   Dress for success

    ·   Act professionally

    ·   Prepare and practice for interview questions

     
    1.   Consider these tips when preparing for your interview: ·   Research the company/organization ahead of time

    ·   Practice interview questions before you go

    ·   Make sure you know how to get to interview location and leave early

    ·   Take additional copies of your resume

    ·   Get plenty of rest the night before

    ·   Dress your best
    2.   Tips for getting off to a good start and making an impression in your interview include: ·   Arrive 15 minutes early

    ·   Shake interviewer’s hand firmly

    ·   Greet the interviewer by last name

    ·   Make good eye contact

    ·   Show enthusiasm and energy

    ·   Use words appropriate to your audience

    ·   Use your best posture

    ·   Ask about the specific job

    ·   Be prepared to talk about your self in positive way
    3.   Interviewers often ask you about your character traits.

    Be prepared ahead of time with your top traits and examples.     		Top 10 traits considered by employers:


    1.   Attitude

    2.   Ability to do the work

    3.   Motivation and taking initiative

    4.   Ability to grow in the job

    5.   Self-confidence

    6.   Leadership skills

    7.   Social skills

    8.   Team skills

    9.   Compatability

    10.   Communication skills
    4.   Interviewers will often ask if you have any questions. Prepare a couple questions to ask ahead of time. ·   “Please describe the tasks & responsibilities of the job?”

    ·   “What do you consider to be the top priorities of the person in this job?”

    ·   “What personal characteristics or skills & abilities do you believe are the most important in this job?”
    5.   When asked about strengths and challenges, focus on presenting your answer in a positive way. Example of stating a strength:

    “I am very organized & pay close attention to details.”

     

    Example of stating a challenge:

    “Sometimes I get so caught up in my work that I forget what time it is. My supervisor reminds me take my lunch break.”
    6.   Use the STAR method to help you provide complete responses to interview questions.


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    7.   Practice your interviewing in class:
    		·   Review and practice questions using the Common Interview Questions hand out

    ·   Complete a mock interview with a peer, volunteer, etc.

    ·   Interviewers will use the Mock Interview Feedback Form to ask questions and provide feedback
    8.   Log into Naviance

     

     

          		 

    Username: district ID#

    Password: district password

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    9.   Task Completion:
    		Click on Planner>Tasks

    Click the title of the task, Complete Job Interview Reflection.  
     

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    CCRS                  Sep 12, 2024