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Effective interviewing skills a self help guide

E ?ective Interviewing Skills A Self-Help Guide CTHE INTERVIEW What Is An Interview and Why Is It So Important To The Job Seeker The interview ideally is a predictable two-way question and answer conversation in which both the employer and the interviewee are equal partners The purpose of the interview is to ?nd out information about the job while presenting yourself as positively as possible The interview allows YOU the job seeker the opportunity to make an oral presentation of your strengths credentials quali ?cations and potential contributions to the company organization with whom you are interviewing The interview allows the EMPLOYER to meet you to assess your strengths credentials quali ?cations and to determine if you are the best candidate for the position The interview is one of the most important aspects of your job search Consequently preparation for the interview should begin long before you enter the interviewer's o ?ce In an interview setting your presentation of yourself involves both your verbal and non-verbal behaviors Appearance self-expression self-con ?dence enthusiasm company knowledge and your ability to relate to the interviewer all create an impression Prior preparation provides you with the edge to make a POSITIVE impression CPreparing Before the Interview Besides having proper credentials in your ?eld preparation is the key to success in the interview Before interviewing for a job PREPARE thoroughly This preparation consists of gathering as much information as possible about yourself and about the prospective employer Analyze your strengths and weaknesses and be able to communicate these in a positive candid manner Evaluate any problem areas in your background and be prepared to o ?er a strong case for these during the interview if necessary Have clearly de ?ned career goals and plans Employers look for people who have done their career planning who know what they want and where they are going The interviewer will not guide you in your career planning or goal setting during the interview He she expects you to do prior self-assessment to determine how your academic preparation previous work experiences and other activities will meet the quali ?cations of the job Thoroughly research the position and organization Your research should be aimed towards answering the following questions a What are responsibilities of the position What skills are required for the position What is the approximate dollar worth of the position What is the organizational structure of the department division to which the person in the position will report b What kind of organization is this What product or services does it provide Is the organization large or small Is it for-pro ?t or non- pro ?t Is it local national or international What is the population it serves What is its competition How long has the organization been in existence c What industry is the organization in What are trends in this industry d What is the future of the organization Are any new initiatives planned Have any new products or services been introduced recently Is the organization