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Job Search | Resume Preparation | Interview Preparation |
Thank You Letter | Resignation Letter | General Tips |
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Our goal is to be "your partner in your
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Interview = job offer. It seems like a simple equation,
but there is a lot of work required to make this equation
balance! Preparation is KEY! Below we have provided some
information to make this process a little easier and more
productive for you!
The primary objective of an
interview is two-fold: for the company to determine whether or
not you are what they are looking for, and for you to
determine whether or not the company is what you are looking
for!
An Interview Is A Conversation, Not An
Interrogation! You want to engage the interviewer in
conversation, without dominating the conversation. Conversely,
you need to keep selling yourself throughout the interview so
that the interviewer isn't doing all of the talking. |
Interview questions you may be asked. |
Tell me about yourself (it really means: Tell me about
your qualifications- on a professional (not personal) note.
You might want to start with education, briefly highlight your
career, and then briefly note your hobbies, etc.- this adds
depth to your character. Employers are looking for a
well-rounded individual).
What do you know about our
industry/ company (research the company ahead of time. The
internet provides wonderful resources for most
companies!).
Why are you currently looking-what are you
looking for?
What are your career goals for the next
3-5 years?
What motivates you?
What de-motivates
you?
Describe a time when you had to work on your own
in a hectic environment, without a lot of help or guidance…
Tell me about a complex project you have worked
on?
Tell me about a time when you had to work with
someone you didn't like… (they are asking this question to see
if you are able to identify and solve problems).
Tell
me about a time when you had to get an idea accepted by
others…. (they are asking this question to see if you have
leadership abilities).
Tell me your view of customer
service?
Tell me about how you schedule your time
during the work day? (they are asking this question to see if
you have the ability to develop goals and then develop plans
to achieve these goals).
What is your biggest weakness?
Strength? (remember: no one is perfect. Everyone makes
mistakes and has weaknesses. A true performer learns from
every mistake, and realizes the positive outcome of the
mistake. Just take a moment to think about what you are saying
before you say it!!)
Describe your style of learning
(hands on management…show me once and leave me alone
etc.)
Tell me about a recent assignment that required
you to work under extreme pressure to complete the
assignment.
What kinds of decisions are most difficult
for you?
What kind of a worker are you?
Why do
you think you will be a fit for this position?
What
interests you most about this position?
Why should I
hire you? Why do you want to work for this company?
Why
did you leave your previous position? (be honest! They do do
reference checks…).
What did you like most/ least about
your previous position? Your previous supervisor? (BIG tip:
NEVER speak poorly of a previous job or supervisor or team- an
employer reasons that if you speak poorly of another employer,
you will do the same to them!!!)
What will your current
supervisor say about you?
What is your current salary?
(This question gets a lot of people in trouble! You must
answer this truthfully; they will verify it! State your base,
and then any bonuses, profit sharing, vacation time, etc. You
may close this question by stating "my recruiter has told me
the range you are looking to pay, and I am quite comfortable
with that range").
When are you available to begin
work? |
Interview questions you may want to ask. |
| Tip: only ask questions that require an
explanation- do not ask yes or no questions, if at all
possible. These enable the interviewer to cut short the
interview. Remember, you are asking questions to truly
determine that this job is the BEST job for you!! Do your
homework and be prepared!! |
What are you looking for in the person that fills this
position?
How many people have you interviewed for this
position? What are you not finding? Why isn't this position
being filled internally?
What is your anticipated time
frame to fill this position?
Why is the position open?
How long was the previous person in this role? Why did they
leave?
What are examples of the best results produced
by people in this position?
What is the career path for
this position? How many people have been promoted through this
career path?
What would my duties and responsibilities
be in this position?
What do you feel are the most
difficult parts of this position?
Describe a typical
day on the job? What types of projects will I be involved
in?
Describe the department's/ company's anticipated
growth in the next couple of years?
How is training and
development viewed in this company?
Has there been a
downsizing within the company? When, and how was it
handled?
Based on what we've discussed today, do you
think I would fit into the job and into your
organization?
Tell me about the supervisor I would be
working for and team I would be working with? How long have
they been here?
May I meet some of my future
co-workers?
What is the next step in the
process?
When would you need me to start? |
Tip: answer all questions requiring scenarios
("tell me about a time when…") in a format as follows:
- describe the situation at hand,
- describe the action you took to remedy the situation,
- describe the result.
It is not a good idea to
say "I've never had this happen to me". These questions are
generally questions that involve a situation everyone has
encountered. Take a moment to think, and respond. RELAX! |
Interview Conclusion: Ask For The Job!!! Ex: "I
like what I've heard today. I would like to join your team. I
can start as soon as ___". Remember: They CAN'T read your
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| Should be done as soon as you leave the interview, one for
each person who interviewed you. May be mailed, emailed,
handwritten, or typewritten. Have a second set of eyes proof
your letter!!!! |
Format should be something like this:
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Mr.John Jones
ABC Co.
1234 Maple
Ave.
Anytown, USA 12345
Dear Mr. Jones:
Thank
you for meeting with me today. I am most excited about the
opportunity we discussed, and am looking forward to joining
your team.
I know I will be an asset to your team. You
indicated you need someone who can do: (specific duty), and I
again want to let you know that I have done this duty
(describe-briefly- how and when).
Again, this is a very
exciting opportunity, and I believe it would be a very
positive move for both of us. I hope to hear from you within
the next few days.
Kindest regards,
Sue
Smith |
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OK, you've got another job, and are very
excited about that new opportunity. The resignation
letter is typically one of the most difficult steps in
the job search process. You want to be professional,
polite, and positive. Don't burn any bridges! |
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Above all, DON'T entertain a
counteroffer!! Remember why you want to leave; that
hasn't changed. Statistics indicate that 60% of people
who take a counteroffer end up leaving that position
within 6 months to a year (either by your choice or the
employer's!). |
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If you think the reason that made you
want to leave in the first place can be resolved or
remedied, save yourself the trouble and deal with it
before you start the interview process. It is not wise
to use another position as bargaining material for a
raise!! | |
A sample letter is as follows:
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Mr.John Jones
Department Manager
ABC
Co.
123 Any Street.
Any town, XX 12345
Dear Mr.
Jones:
Please accept this letter as my formal
resignation from my position of ___ within this company. My
resignation will become effective on ___DATE___.
I have
accepted a position that I believe will take me to the next
level of my career, offering challenge and growth
potential.
I want to thank you and everyone here for
all of the opportunities you have provided me. Those
opportunities provided invaluable knowledge and prepared me
for a successful future.
I have put a lot of thought
into my decision, and hope that you will respect my decision
to leave.
I wish you, my co-workers, and the ABC
Company best wishes for the future.
Kindest
regards,
Sue Smith |
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Wear a suit- a traditional business suit
(not too trendy….) |
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Know where the interview is located- make
a 'dry run' if necessary. Arrive 5 - 10 minutes early.
Bring the interviewer's name, address and phone number
(in case you are running late, or stuck in traffic), and
bring your recruiter's phone number (to call after the
interview, and also if you are running later or stuck in
traffic!!) |
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Do not take or answer your cell
phone/pager during an interview- turn it off! |
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No gum, etc.; refuse coffee or soda; no
overbearing perfume or colognes; |
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Shake hands firmly, smile, and make eye
contact. |
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Things to bring to the interview: a few
clean copies of your resume, copies/ samples of your
work, letters of reference, a note pad and pen,
well-thought out questions to ask the
interviewer(s). |
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Take notes! (don't compromise eye contact
for note taking- just make simple notes) |
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Think about the position- make
relevancies between what you have done, and what this
position will require, and be ready to sell those
points. |
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Consider your "state of mind" before
walking into the interview. This is the time to be
confident (not arrogant), honest, positive, and
determined! |
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If asked to complete an application,
complete all areas of the application (do not write "see
resume"- fill in the information). |
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Have a list of references ready. Try to
have 3 professional (managers or supervisors are best.
Co-workers are acceptable as well), and 3 personal
(names and phone numbers). |
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Ask for the job! |
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*Remember: the first interview is not the
time to initiate money discussions. If the interviewer
initiates the discussion on salary, you need to be ready
to talk, but you shouldn't initiate the conversation. A
way to answer the salary question: disclose what you
most recently have been making, and tell them you will
entertain their best offer (your goal during the
interview is to get the company to want to hire you.
Once the company has determined that you are the best
candidate for them, the salary issue becomes a little
more open, and generally more attractive for you. You
decided to use a recruiter for a reason- TRUST YOUR
RECRUITER! They will tell you the honest salary range
that the company is working with, and will negotiate on
your behalf for the best salary
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