Principles of

Interviewing
Ann, Maria, Tiffany, Marta

According to the Bureau of Labor

Statistics, the average worker
currently holds ten different jobs
before age forty, and this
number is projected to grow.
Forrester Research predicts that
todays youngest workers, thats
you, will hold twelve to fifteen
jobs in their lifetime. But dont
panic, you wont hold so many
different jobs that you have to go
through the whole job search

The Goal of the

Interviewer

Treat every interviewer with respect

Keep confidences
Allow the interviewer to make free responses
Make promises you are willing and able to keep.

Goal of the
Interviewee
Anticipate questions that will be asked.
Prepare and practice interview questions.
Know your knowledge, skills, abilities and
accomplishments.
Persuade interviewer that you are the best
candidate for the job.

Interview Structure

Unstructur
Structured
ed
Interview takes less
time

Interview takes more

time

Easy for interviewer to Difficulty to control

control
direction of interview
Not very much
flexibility for
responses

More flexibility for

responses

Types of Interviews
Information Gathering
Career Research
Employment

Information
Gathering
You research your questions and background that you
want to use in the interview
The goal of interview: specific questions in a way that
you will get the answers you want

Career Research
Meeting someone who will
provide information to help you
define and achieve your career
goals
Networking is the best way to
find a career that best fits you
Reach out to the person
you want to interview by
email
Follow up

Employment
Explores how well a candidate fits the job (most
common type of interviewing)
Most important factor is communication skills
Those who know the most about the position being
interviewed for are the ones most likely to receive the
job
Take the pre-interview steps to help you do your best

Employment Interview
Structure
Greeting & Building Rapport
Orientation
Body
Responsibilities of the interviewer
Roles of the interviewee
Closing
Establish future actions
Conclude with pleasantries

Dress Code

The Dos:
Neat and well groomed hair
Dress or skirt knee length
Dress pants/slacks
Button/collar shirt
Heels or flats
Dress shoes
Simple jewelry
Tie

The Donts
Jeans
Sneakers
Graphic tees or polos
Short skirts
Low neck blouses
Leggings
Messy hair
Unbuttoned dress shirts

Act Professionally
Arrive 5-10 minutes
early
Be polite
Choose
business/company
reading material
During introduction
Shake hands firmly
Smile
Make eye contact
Take lead from
interviewer on where
to proceed

First Impressions
Matter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVK-xbdddhA

Rehearsing the
Interview

Rehearsal
Keep answers brief
Be enthusiastic
Have your own
questions answered
Ask questions

Interview

It isnt what you

know, its who you
know

Purposes of
Networking
To conduct
research
To be
remembered
To gain referrals

Choosing the Right

Interviewee

Cultivate a network of contacts

Referrals

Demonstrates common
courtesy.
Reminds the employer of
you.
Correct any
misunderstandings.

Sources
Maria:
Dos & Donts
Peterson, Marcos. "Work Dress Code Casual - Women's Gowns And Formal Dresses." Womens Gowns And Formal Dresses. N.p., 07 Oct. 2016. Web.
06 Nov. 2016. <http://gowns.icapemay.com/work-dress-code-casual/>.

Acting Professionally
"Phil Blows His Interview before Even Sitting Down. - CartoonStock -." Phil Blows His Interview before Even Sitting Down. - CartoonStock -. Cartoon
Stock, n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2016. <https://www.cartoonstock.com/cartoonview.asp?catref=jmp080617>.

Networking
Skinner, Ted. "10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Networking." 10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Networking. Rhythm Systems, 24 Oct. 2014. Web. 06
Nov. 2016. <http://www.rhythmsystems.com/blog/10-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-networking>.