The Art of Interviewing
           First Impressions
Not this guy!
Be a SUPER candidate
START WITH THE BASICS
First Impressions
How long does it take to make an impression?
                  Within thirty seconds people judge:
                                             economic level
                                           educational level
                                              social position
                                     level of sophistication
                                           ability to success

      By four minutes most have made decisions about:
                                            trustworthiness
                                                compassion
                                                   reliability
                                                Intelligence
                                                  Capability
                                                   Humility
                                                Friendliness
                                                 confidence
ABC’s of Image
       Appearance
             Wardrobe
               clothing
            accessories
              Grooming
                    hair
                    skin
                   nails
                makeup
              fragrance
                 breath
      (don’t chew gum)
ABC’s of Image
                           Behavior

 Etiquette
 Phone/email
 Manners
 Introductions
 Handshakes
 Civility
 Respectful behavior
 Consideration of others
 Attitude
 Positive attitude
 Self-confidence
 Self-esteem
ABC’s of Image
                  Communication
                                  Verbal
Speaking skills (avoid “Like” and “Um”)
                               Grammar
                             Vocabulary
                      Presentation skills

                              Nonverbal
                                 Posture
                                Gestures
                             Eye contact
                      Facial expressions
                          Listening skills

                                Written
                              Language
                              Grammar
                        Professionalism
Why is it so important to ask the right
    questions during a phone interview or
      during a face to face job interview?
Because, as an applicant, the questions you
 ask may portray a positive light on your
 motivations for applying for the position,
  may even give the interviewer a good
impression on your knowledge and skills -
 the questions you ask can increase your
    odds to get the job down the road.
1. What are the challenges for this position?
      2. What are the main skills necessary for this position?
3. What are the personal strengths/traits required for making the
                    difference in this position?
         4. What are the department/organization’s goals?
   5. How do you describe the learning curve for this position?
       6. Where is the department located within company
                     organizational structure?




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If you Remember Nothing Else
                          …Remember This!


                                                         Be Prepared
                                                                Smile

                                                    Firm handshake
                                                       Be Courteous


                              Answer this question before you go in…
“What is one thing you want them to remember about you during your
                                                         interview?”

                                   Get there early, take time to relax
Interviewing Like a Pro

Interviewing Like a Pro

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    The Art ofInterviewing First Impressions
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    Be a SUPERcandidate
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    First Impressions How longdoes it take to make an impression? Within thirty seconds people judge: economic level educational level social position level of sophistication ability to success By four minutes most have made decisions about: trustworthiness compassion reliability Intelligence Capability Humility Friendliness confidence
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    ABC’s of Image Appearance Wardrobe clothing accessories Grooming hair skin nails makeup fragrance breath (don’t chew gum)
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    ABC’s of Image Behavior Etiquette Phone/email Manners Introductions Handshakes Civility Respectful behavior Consideration of others Attitude Positive attitude Self-confidence Self-esteem
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    ABC’s of Image Communication Verbal Speaking skills (avoid “Like” and “Um”) Grammar Vocabulary Presentation skills Nonverbal Posture Gestures Eye contact Facial expressions Listening skills Written Language Grammar Professionalism
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    Why is itso important to ask the right questions during a phone interview or during a face to face job interview? Because, as an applicant, the questions you ask may portray a positive light on your motivations for applying for the position, may even give the interviewer a good impression on your knowledge and skills - the questions you ask can increase your odds to get the job down the road.
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    1. What arethe challenges for this position? 2. What are the main skills necessary for this position? 3. What are the personal strengths/traits required for making the difference in this position? 4. What are the department/organization’s goals? 5. How do you describe the learning curve for this position? 6. Where is the department located within company organizational structure? http://www.job-interview-site.com/phone- interview-questions-to-ask-during-a-phone- interview.html
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    If you RememberNothing Else …Remember This! Be Prepared Smile Firm handshake Be Courteous Answer this question before you go in… “What is one thing you want them to remember about you during your interview?” Get there early, take time to relax

Editor's Notes

  • #4 And definitely NOT good ways to stand out.
  • #5 Be smart about how you stand out. There are good ways to stand out…
  • #16 You’re pitching a product…you…at a job fair. Know your product!