...The Art of Interviewing There are certain essential skills that are not taught in school but are so important in all situations when you are dealing with people. One very important skill I believe all people should master is the art of interviewing. The skills that make a good interviewer will benefit everyone in all aspects of his or her life. I have learned how to become quite the expert interviewer and it comes from much practice. I have learned how to communicate and use the skills of interviewing in all areas of my life. I have found in my experience that using my communication skills and really observing other people has given me an advantage in my personal and professional life. The talent of winning people over in the first impression isn’t necessarily a natural gift. Just like anything thing in life, the more you practice, the better you get. The better you get, the benefits will become more and more apparent. Interviewing for a job is the most important part of the hiring process. Once you have succeeded in getting the interview, you have the opportunity to sell yourself and give them exactly what they are looking for in an employee. This is your time to shine and make sure that they know you are the one that they want. Whether it’s interviewing for a social club or organization, or for the job of your dreams, the skills you possess will carry you to success. There are simple techniques that are very important in the interviewing process. Eye contact...
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...[pic] INTERVIEW ADVICE No matter what stage you are in your career, interviews can be daunting. Here, you will find interview guidelines to help you through the process, from preparation to actual interview. Naturally, your Elite Consultant is here to offer you continued support and advice, but the purpose of this advice pack is so you can brush up on your interview technique. Whether you are out of practice, preparing for your first management interview or just to cement your existing interview skills, this advice pack will help you see what recruiter’s are looking for and in turn, how to face any future interviews you may have. PREPARATION Preparation is key: If you had an exam, you wouldn’t attend without revising…….an interview is the same! If you have been unsuccessful in previous interviews, learn from your mistakes and ask yourself: • What you could have done better? • Which questions were difficult to answer? • Were you prepared enough? An employer will expect you to visit a store, preferably the store or concession that you are applying to work in and also another store to get an idea of the different layouts, visual merchandising, customer service, product placement, store standards and ambiance. You should look at the company website so that you can talk articulately about the company with whom you want to work. If you are applying for a Store Manager or Assistant Manager role, we suggest you do a mystery shop in...
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...The Interviewing Process Bob Stevens IT460-01 The Interviewing Process The first step in an interviewing process is to determine the people to interview. It is important to interview people from the formal organization chart, as well as any informal structures (Rosenblatt & Shelly, 2011). Jesse wants me to include people from this informal structure. Jesse has made it clear that she wants me to interview some former students, as well as some prospective students. I will want as good of a sample as possible, so I will be interviewing at least 10 former students and at least 10 prospective students. However, in addition to interviewing the people who will be taking part in the class I think it’s important to interview anyone who will be implementing these IT classes. Here’s who I had in mind: Meg Harris and Roy Brown – Corporate Trainers. Obviously, our trainers are going to have some input on how best to proceed and how best to teach different subject matters. They also need to let us know which courses they are qualified to teach and which ones they aren’t qualified to teach. If they’re not qualified, we need to make sure they can get qualified. Natalie Ward and Sam Esposito – Systems Analysts. It would be difficult to imagine moving forward on this project without getting some input from our systems analysts. They should be able to help with logistics and some of the details needed for this training center. Lyle Newhart and Dawn Hill – Network Engineers. I figured...
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...Humans are complex and intricate beings. They think, behave and look different. They are different in their personalities and attitudes; and their way of thinking and behaving also differ. I have found in my experience that the best way to know others is to interact and to socialize. My life has been filled with lots of people with whom I have interacted and who have taught me a valuable lesson. When thinking of people that I have come across in my life, I thought of interviewing one of my classmates from English class. I got an opportunity to interview my classmate Mr. Nabaraj Kandel. He is 19 years old. He is a very hardworking individualist who was born in a small village called Gulmi but was raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nabaraj spent most of his teenage times in Kathmandu. From his childhood only, he was a determined person; always working hard to achieve what he wanted. His family environment is sound. His father is engaged in an International project (forestry) and his mother is a housewife. He has two elder sisters. One of his sisters is studying Nursing while the other one is doing her Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA). When he was living with his parents he got a good learning atmosphere in his house. He feels his parents were supportive towards his work. He has seen his parents make a lot of compromises for him and therefore, he respects them a lot and considers them his source of inspiration. Now, he’s an undergraduate freshman majoring in Business Management...
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...Successful Interviewing Strategies Don’t Get Burned On the Hot Seat Table of Contents Career Services Center for Experiential Learning Keuka College Phone (315) 279 - 5274 Fax: (315) 279 – 5329 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Types of Job Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Showcasing Your Job Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Before the Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6 During the Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 After the Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 9 Interview Tips and Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Some Actual Don’ts from Employers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Answering Questions the 1 + Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sample Interview Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ten Major Fears Behind the Interview Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Illegal Questions . . . . . . . . . ...
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...Gerard Buckley Interviewing Techniques Week 4 There are several things you want to do to be ready for an interview. No one wants to wwalk into an employers office with out any type of plan to make sure you get the job. Many of these thing you want to do before even walking in to the building. I've found through research and through experience that using these tips will help you do your best when face to face with an employer. The first and most important tip to me is, answering honestly. Most interviewers have done this for a long time, you might not think so but, a lot of them can sense when a person is lying. The last thing you want to do is let your employer think that your a liar. If you don't know one of the questions, just tell them that you weren't aware of it and that you are very able to learn it. That right there lets them know you are honest and willing to learn, which is a plus. Another tip is to write down and remember a list of questions you would like to ask. This lets the employer know that you are interested in his company and you're not just there for a job. This also lets them know that you have insentive, and that you are not just anyone with their company. Doing research on a company is key, and letting them know that you know a lot about their company really helps. One more tip would be to make a list of all your strengths. An employer wants to know about the person they are trying to hire. You...
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...Online Interviewing Online interviewing has been proven to be an effective means of counseling in areas such as obesity, generalized anxiety, and PTSD symptoms (Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flannagan, 2014). There are several benefits to the use of online interviewing. Online interviewing allows for the extension of clinical resources beyond geographical or physical boundaries. Like our online courses, online interviewing also allows for flexibility in scheduling. Because interview sessions are conducted online, I also feel that online interviewing has the potential to reduce stigma that others may feel as a result of having to go to a counseling office. I personally have mixed emotions about the use of online interviewing. As mentioned above, I feel that the greatest benefit of online interviewing is the versatility of where and when it can be used. Essentially, anyone who has access to computer and internet has the possibility of engaging in counseling. However, I feel that there are a lot of risks to using online counseling. There are obvious concerns such as security, knowing who you are talking to, or what to do in an emergency situation. However, I feel that more subtle nuances found in face to face interviewing are lost as well. For example, I am the kind of person who overanalyzes what I write or say. I tend to erase and retype information often. In asynchronous online relationships, this would allow me the opportunity to edit the information that I shared based on...
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...Stevie English 102 February 14, 2013 Going back to school to be a Registered Nurse, was not something I had always planned or thought I would do. It wasn’t until recently that I realized this may actually be my calling. After sitting down and discussing the overall profession, with a very kind and highly experienced RN by the name of Tina, I have further convinced myself that this is, in fact, what I want to do. My concerns and inquisitions were laid to rest as she shared her own experiences and insights with me. Tina, who currently works at Excela in Irwin, acquired most of her proficiency at Jefferson Hospital. During her time there she worked on the Pediatrics floor as well the Geriatrics floor and was also as a recovery room nurse. After almost thirty years at that hospital she decided she wanted a change and a challenge and left Jefferson to work at a blood bank. Although she came to realize this was not the job for her, she believed it to be a great learning experience. Tine exclaimed that she highly encourages others to take advantage of opportunities to learn different specialty areas. That being the best way to find what interests you most of all. A few of the things that I wanted to be sure of before going into Nursing were about the hours and the typical daily responsibilities. I was relieved to hear, that it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined. Throughout the years, Tina was typically able to choose her own hours and schedule. Being that...
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...of motivational interviewing, why it was used, and whether or not it was successful. What was done well in this interview, and why? What would you have done differently, and why? Of the theories we have learned in this unit, which theory stands out in this interview? Where and how? “A client-centered and empathetic counseling style is one fundamental and defining characteristic of motivational interviewing. We regard the therapeutic skill of reflective listening or accurate empathy ... to be the foundation on which skillfulness in motivational interviewing is built ... Through skillful reflective listening, the counselor seeks to understand the client’s feelings and perspectives without judging, criticizing, or blaming ... The crucial attitude is a respectful listening to the person with a desire to understand his or her perspective” (Miller & Rollnick, 2002, p. 37) In this case, the Motivational interviewing refers to an interpersonal counseling or communication style rather than a specific therapy or set of techniques (Rollnick & Miller, 1995). This style is evident in the process of MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy). The focus of this particular interview was on helping the client to overcome reluctance or ambivalence on his own, while allowing him to make positive changes in his approach to anger management. The therapy did not assume that the client wanted to change, but lead the client to own their need for change. The motivational interviewing assumed that ambivalence...
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...Maria Fernandez is a bright, popular, and well-informed mechanical engineer who graduated with an engineering degree from State University in June 1998. During the spring preceding her graduation she went out on many job interviews, most of which she thought were courteous and reasonably useful in giving both her and the prospective employer a good impression of where each of them stood on matters of importance to both of them. It was, therefore, with great anticipation that she looked forward to an interview with the one firm in which she most wanted to work, Apex Environmental. She had always had a strong interest in cleaning up the environment and firmly believed that the best use of her training and skills lay in working for a firm like Apex, where she thought she could have a successful career while making the world a better place. The interview, however, was a disaster. Maria walked into a room in which five men, including the president of the company, two vice presidents, the marketing director, and another engineer, began throwing questions at her that she felt were aimed primarily at tripping her up rather than finding out what she could offer through her engineering skills. The questions ranged from unnecessarily discourteous ("Why would you take a job as a waitress in college if you're such an intelligent person?) to irrelevant and sexist ("Are you planning on settling down and starting a family any lime soon?). Then, after the interview, she met with two of the...
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...TIPS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW Preparing for the Interview RESEARCH Don’t forget to research the organization/company before the interview. Learn what you can about the workplace prior to the interview. Ask your friends, do library or internet research or ask the organization for any printed information. Make sure you are familiar with the company or organizations products and/or services WHAT TO WEAR Rule #1: Always be clean, neat and tidy. Appropriate attire varies from industry to industry. What is appropriate to wear to an “accounting” interview may not necessarily be appropriate to wear to a “waitressing” interview. It is as important to be as neat and tidy as possible. In some traditional industries (i.e. the banks) you may want to dress even more conservatively. If possible go by the location ahead of time to see how people who work there are dressed. At the very least you should always wear clean, ironed slacks and a nice shirt. CALMING YOUR NERVES DURING THE INTERVEW • • • • • Do quick check of your appearance before entering if possible Arrive 10 minutes early (never be too early though!) Take long and deep breaths Think positively: you have nothing to lose and everything to gain from the experience Get a drink of water if your throat is dry; ask for water if you need to and it isn’t offered or bring a bottle in your bag BODY LANGUAGE • • Greet the interviewer (and e...
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...Maria E. DiPietro Lamb Director, Program Improvement and Family Support Branch Maryland State Department of Education Tierra Sharonne Poole BMGT 364 Project 2 – Interviewing a Manager For this assignment I was able to interview Maria E. DiPietro Lamb. Her current position is that of the Director of the Program Improvement and Family Support Branch in the Division of Student, Family, and School Support at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Her position places her over ten different education programs within the Department, including Title I, Part A, Even Start, Federal School Improvement Grants, Alternative Governance Programs, Supplemental Educational Services, Family Involvement, Services to Migrant Children, Homeless Programs, Neglected and Delinquent Programs, and Equitable Services to Private Schools in Maryland. Maria is also my current Supervisor. I am an Office Secretary for the Supplemental Educational Services Program and the Family Involvement Program. There is also a Coordinator for each program and several Education Specialists, all of who are supervised by Maria. Maria came to MSDE in 2005 as a loaned educator from Dorchester County Public Schools in Maryland and served as a Family Involvement Specialist in the Program Improvement and Family Support Branch. While in Dorchester County, Maria served as the assistant principal of Sandy Hill Elementary School, Elementary School...
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...| a)How people make decision Lesson 4 : People Respond to Incentives People's behaviour towards decision making may change due to the direct comparison in cost changes and their benefits.Because of scarce resources,people often make decision between several choices to get the things that they wanted.The choices that they make are based on the criterion that could give them the most benefits,satisfaction and also which they can afford or willing to.The decision that they make will eventually lead to an opportunity cost.Opportunity cost is something that has to be given up to obtain an item which can also be considered as the second best item or option.(Mankiw,2004) Therefore, the behavior of buyers and sellers in the market will be affected by the changes of the price of an item.(Mankiw,2004)According to the article,(The Star,Ngo 2012)the prices of flower will increase by 10% from March 16 according to the Cameron Highlands Floriculturists Association.The reason for the increase in flower price is because of the rising cost of materials and labours.Materials and labours areessential in the production process.If the prices of the flowers remain the same,they will face loss as the profits that they earn is not enough to cover the cost of inputs.Indirectly, this will also affect the market's demand for flowers.In this case,the market's demand is not severely affected because the 10% increment does not make significant changes on the price. In economy,as the prices...
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...Job Interview Guide Candidate’s Name: _______________________________ Date: _______________ Interviewer(s): _____________________________________ Interview Rating Scale: 1 = Not Acceptable 2 = Poor 3 = Fair 4 = Good 5 = Excellent Qualifications Education (min. to do the job) Experience (min. to do the job) Special Job Knowledge and Skills Working knowledge of computers ___/10 MS, Word, Excel, spreadsheets, databases ¬¬¬ 1. Explain your experience working with various computer applications that would indicate your level of expertise. Knowledge of HR management systems ___/20 Personnel Information Systems, FOIP, labour relations,… 1. Based on your experience, explain the role of HR in an organization. 2. Give me an example of an employee relations problem that you helped a line supervisor with. Competencies and Key Indicators Customer Service ___/20 relationship focused, understands customer needs, resolves problems 1. Tell me about a time when you resolved a problem for a difficult customer? 2. Explain how you… Communication ___/30 communicate with different levels & in difficult circumstances… write correspondence Organization Skills ___/10 plan & prioritize work, set goals, multi-task, time management, delegate… 1. Give an example when you have…. 2. Tell me about a time in your past job when you… Decision Making ___/10 ability to make...
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...The interviewing process can be nerve wrecking for both parties. It is very important for both the recruiter and the candidate to make a good first impression. The interview is the first chance the candidate gets to prove to the prospective employer that they are capable in preforming whatever the job entails. It is also crucial for the recruiter to make an outlasting impression on the candidate applying, they are the first face that the candidate will see from the company. It is very imperative for both parties to avoid any potential embarrassment by being well prepared. There are many “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to the interviewing process and in this specific scenario, it was overloaded in mainly don’ts. I was surprised at the utter unpreparedness of the interviewer in this situation. In conducting a successful interview, it is crucial to have as much information as possible. Being well prepared not only gives the candidate a chance to shine in the interviewing process but it also shines a positive light on the company. knowing that you are well prepared for the interview instantly makes the candidate more relaxed and confident. It...
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