Interviewing Process

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INTERVIEWING PROCESS

INTERVIEWING TIPS

Before Your Interview

Learn all you can about the organization
Be Prepared to answer and ask questions
Prepare the appropriate attire and ensure that you are properly groomed
Prepare relevant documents for your interviewer including extra copies of your resume, reference letters, and a small legal pad to take notes.
Interview Dress Code
Prepare your clothes for the interview the day before, making sure that they are business like, clean, and conservative. Make sure your hair is neat and nails are trimmed and clean.
Your attire to should be recognized as being appropriate, but it should not take centre stage. Always dress more professionally.
A two pieced match suit is always the best choice for both men and women; preferable colours are navy blue, grey, or black.
No excessive jewellery or make up

During the Job Interview

Get there early but not too early 15 – 20 minutes is just fine. This will allow time to get a parking place, find the right office, and get settled ahead of time. Be certain to tell them you are there.
Once you have been invited to enter the room for the interview you should turn off your cell phone before the interview.
First impressions are important. Greet the interviewer by name – Mr., Mrs., or Miss (if in doubt use Ms.) _________. Give your name, smile, and a firm hand shake.
Do not sit until you are offered a seat. Sit up straight, but relax! Keep your hand still. If you’re nervous, fold them in your lap.
The interviewer should be the one to begin talking. You should listen and be ready to answer and ask questions. Be sure to look at the interviewer, not at the floor or out the window.
Do not interrupt the interviewer, listen very carefully to each question you are asked and give a thoughtful to the point and honest answer.
Be prepared to ask questions about the job and the firm. This shows that you are interested and have given some thought to taking the job. Inquire about the salary but don’t dwell on the subject until you are offered the job.
Try to use proper English at all time – no slang! Speak clearly.
The interviewer should be the one to end the interview. Thank him/her for the opportunity. Ask when you can expect to hear that the opening has been filled or should you check back with them.
Be prepared – have your personal information sheet or resume
No chewing gum
Do not talk about personal problems
Be respectful
Be positive – tell what you can do, not what you can’t

After the Interview

After the interview, make notes right away so you don’t forget critical details
INTERVIEWING ACTIVITY COMPENTENCY ADDRESSED
Introduction – Don’t be afraid to say: “My name is _________________
and I’m glad to meet you.
Rapport - This is building a relationship – often it is the beginning of breaking the ice – use this silent time to build rapport. Help put yourself and the interviewer at ease.
Interviewers ask questions - Give the interviewer all necessary information in a style that is conversational; make comments – add the information necessary to keep the interview going your way. Help the interview along
Interviewee asks questions - It’s your turn – find out all about the company, the job duties, benefits, what happened to the last employee on that job. Ask for a tour if appropriate. The question you need to answer is, “Will I fit in?” People who ask questions leave a much better impression.
Closing - when it is time to leave, do so. Do not delay. Thank the interviewer and leave.

NETWORKING

INTERVIEWING PROCESS

Get there early but not too early 15 – 20 minutes is just fine. This will allow time to get a parking place, find the right office, and get settled ahead of time. Be certain to tell them you are there.

Once you have been invited to enter the room for the interview you should turn off your cell phone before the interview.

First impressions are important. Greet the interviewer by name – Mr., Mrs., or Miss (if in doubt use Ms.) _________. Give your name, smile, and a firm hand shake.

Do not sit until you are offered a seat. Sit up straight, but relax! Keep your hand still. If you’re nervous, fold them in your lap.

The interviewer should be the one to begin talking. You should listen and be ready to answer and ask questions. Be sure to look at the interviewer, not at the floor or out the window.

Do not interrupt the interviewer, listen very carefully to each question you are asked and give a thoughtful to the point and honest answer.

Be prepared to ask questions about the job and the firm. This shows that you are interested and have given some thought to taking the job. Inquire about the salary but don’t dwell on the subject until you are offered the job.

Try to use proper English at all time – no slang! Speak clearly.

The interviewer should be the one to end the interview. Thank him/her for the opportunity. Ask when you can expect to hear that the opening has been filled or should you check back with them.

Be prepared – have your personal information sheet or resume

No chewing gum

Do not talk about personal problems

Be respectful

Be positive – tell what you can do, not what you can’t

After the interview, make notes right away so you don’t forget critical details

Introduction – Don’t be afraid to say: “My name is _________________

Rapport - This is building a relationship – often it is the beginning of breaking the ice – use this silent time to build rapport. Help put yourself and the interviewer at ease.

Interviewers ask questions - Give the interviewer all necessary information in a style that is conversational; make comments – add the information necessary to keep the interview going your way. Help the interview along

Closing - when it is time to leave, do so. Do not delay. Thank the interviewer and leave.