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1 Engineering Career Services Engineering.cornell.edu/careers Fall 2009
2 Objectives of an Interview Allows you to convey important information about your qualifications for the position Enables you to gain additional information about the position and the organization Helps the employer know if you have the skills, personality, and interest to do the job Determine if you are seriously interested in the position being discussed and if you are a good fit
3 Types of Interviews Traditional Behavioral/Story Telling Case
4 Types of Interview Questions Skills: What are your greatest strengths? Experience: Tell me about your internship at {organization name}. Behavior: Tell me about a time when you worked with a team to solve a problem. Opinion: What do you think about our recent policy change of {policy name}?
5 Method of Interview In person On-campus, Employer site visit (2 nd round) Telephone Video Conferencing
6 Preparing for the Interview Analyze Yourself Answer the so what? about each point on resume Skills and interests that qualify you for this job Your work values-travel, hours. Know what you want. Your short and long range career goals how will this job help you get where you want to go Be prepared to explain what you accomplished, why you performed tasks a certain way, what you gained from the experience
7 Preparing for Interview Know the employer Research industry, company, job (read the job description and address it) Attend employer information sessions Read employer website, news articles about company this will impress! Know the products, services, stock performance, competitors, industry trends Vault, Hoovers, Lexis Nexis, CareerSearch
8 How to Describe Yourself Review your resume/history of accomplishments and achievements Prepare a 60 second pitch Review sample interview questions and think about how you would answer them Prepare questions to ask employer this will set you apart from others.
9 Tips for Answering Questions Consider why the interviewer is asking this question Expand answers, avoid yes and no offer details Tie in strengths to jobs and activities Weaknesses the J technique If stumped, ask for a minute to think, then say I would consider doing.
10 So, Tell Me About Yourself The most common interview opener Interviewer is looking for a brief introduction to who you are: what makes you interesting? What are your unique activities or involvements? Why are you interested in the position? Remember to keep your response natural and conversational!
11 Think Story, not Example Whether in a movie or book, a good story usually begins with a situation Stories don t have to be about a professional experience (although that is usually preferred): School, sports, personal challenges, community service Stories should include the actions you took to bring about results Bring story all the way to the conclusion offering results Use the STAR Technique: Situation, Task, Action, Result
12 What is an Interviewer Looking for? Consider why the interviewer is asking this question Expand answers, avoid yes and no give details Tie in strengths to jobs and activities Weaknesses - go full circle If stumped, ask for a minute to think, then say I would consider doing.
13 Beyond the Questions Communication style Tone use inflection Speed of speaking/clarity Body language Posture Eye contact Fidgeting Hand gestures
14 Additional Suggestions Be on time Be positive and enthusiastic Maintain eye contact and good posture (be aware of body language!) Do not take notes during interview Follow up with thank you letters SMILE! Then patient & politely persistent
15 Interview Success Factors Verbal and written communication Analytical, logical thinking and problem solving skills Genuine interest in job/field/employer (Enthusiasm!) Interpersonal skills Goals Leadership skills Confidence and professionalism FIT!
16 Questions for the Interviewer DO prepare questions to ask the interviewers! Demonstrates your level of interest Avoid asking questions that are answered on the website, the job description, information sessions, etc. Ask business questions Business direction and goals, management style, market growth projections from your research
17 Three Questions Employers Want Answered Why are you interested in this industry and company? Why are you interested in this job? Why should I hire you? Remember, they are seeking a skills and interests match, but also your fit with the culture.
18 Questions?
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