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INTERVIEWING GUIDE CSM CAREER CENTER Colorado School of Mines Interviewing Guid

INTERVIEWING GUIDE CSM CAREER CENTER Colorado School of Mines Interviewing Guide Page 2 of 25 INTERVIEWING All of your time spent working on your resume, the grueling process of composing a convincing cover letter for each position, the networking with friends, relatives, neighbors and faculty, and the repeated emails and phone calls leads to one goal: getting the interview with the company of your choice. It is important to maximize these meetings and conversations. This guide is designed to help you prepare for these encounters. Remember that a moderate amount of anxiety associated with the interview process is good. Following these guidelines will increase your effectiveness in the interview. Remember, the employer is actually on your side. S\he has a need and has every reason to hope that you will fill it. Purpose of an Interview It is important to remember that the purpose of the interview is two-fold: (1) The employer needs to find out if you are the best candidate for the job Can you do the job? • Do you have the appropriate background, including education, skills, and experience? • Do you have the expertise needed to make you "stand out?" • Are you able to learn and adapt? Will you do the job? • Do you want to work for this company, or do you simply see it as a stepping-stone? • Are you aware of and honest about your future goals and plans? • Are you motivated and eager to learn? Will you fit in? • Do you work well with others? • How do you respond to supervision and criticism? • Do you have the skills to balance where their team is currently weak? Do they like you? (2) you need to find out if this is a good opportunity for you. What do I want my typical workday to look like? What are my career goals for the next five years? What kind of work schedule do I want? What kind of work setting do I want? Am I willing to relocate? Interviewing Guide Page 3 of 25 PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW Just as in learning any skill, successful interviewing requires preparation and practice. This is not the best time to try and “wing it.” A successful interview is very much like a sales encounter. If you want to appear that you want the position for which you are interviewing, then you must demonstrate your interest by finding out everything you can about the company and the position before the actual interview. The kinds of things you should know about the company include: • How long has the company existed? • What services does the company provide or what products does it make? • Who are their major competitors? • What divisions or subsidiaries exist? • What is the parent company? • What geographic areas are covered? • How many people are employed by the company? • What are the company's assets and earnings? • Does the company have any international operations? This information is available from various sources including the Arthur Lakes Library (both periodicals and reference materials can help -- ask your librarian for assistance), the World Wide Web (many companies have web pages), the Career Center (many companies send us recruiting brochures) and the company itself (don't be afraid to stop by their offices and pick up some information). The kinds of things you should learn about the interview itself include: • If possible, know and be able to pronounce the name of the interviewer • Find out what you can about the format and length of the interview • Will you meet with a panel? • Will you meet with several people individually? • Will you have a lunch meeting? • Be certain you have clear and precise directions to the interview site (a trial run ahead of time can save you the potentially fatal embarrassment of arriving late) Create a list of your strengths. From your research of the company and the industry, refine your list of strengths into three to five attributes that a company might want in an employee. Be ready to offer evidence through scenarios and stories. It’s up to you to market the connection of your skills to their requirements. Also knowing your “learning edges” and speaking confidently about how you approach challenge is important. Interviewing Guide Page 4 of 25 INTERVIEW PREP: WORKSHEETS, NOTES & HELPFUL HOMEWORK Company Name Company Web Address Company Address / home office or local branch address information as applicable Key contacts / decision makers at the firm INFORMATION GATHERING What are the company’s main products? What do you like about this company? How do the company values align with yours? What are products or services that interest you? Who in your network might have done business with or have contacts with this company? Who are the company’s main competitors? What is this company’s position in the market relative to competitors, long and short term economic factors and management reputation? Interviewing Guide Page 5 of 25 INTERVIEW PREP, WORKSHEETS, PAGE 2 Job description highlights for this position: Key words and competencies from the job description to connect your talents to THEIR needs: Describe how working for this firm matches YOUR career growth goals: Now translate your skills, abilities, interests and goals: WHAT THE JOB / COMPANY NEEDS WHAT I HAVE TO CONTRIBUTE Interviewing Guide Page 6 of 25 INTERVIEW PREP, WORKSHEETS, PAGE 3 BE PREPARED Know your interviewer: HR person, colleague in the firm, hiring manager – can be a combination of any or all players in the firm. Plan your approach for different interviewer audiences: screening, evaluation, team member, decision maker. Find out in advance who you will see. Do a drive by or assure that the directions to your interview location are good. Plan for the unexpected; add a cushion in advance of your scheduled arrival time. Questions I want to be prepared to answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Questions I would like to ask the employer: 1. 2 3. 4. 5. Practice interview questions. Any responses should be short, about 45 to 60 seconds. Answer the question, do not over communicate. Too much information can be hazardous to your outcome or even eliminate you from consideration. Plan your interview outfit, pressed and polished. Impressions are made or broken in seconds. Notes: Interviewing Guide Page 7 of 25 CREATING YOUR OWN 30-SECOND COMMERCIAL As a job seeker, you are in charge of a marketing campaign and the product is you. One key tool you will use throughout the process is defining who you are, what you are looking for, your skills, expertise and experience. Develop a 30-second commercial, sometimes called a positioning statement. Communicating to employers what your goals and key strengths are in a clear and concise way is essential to your success in acquiring the job of your dreams. Do not assume that a title and the name of the company you worked for will clearly present who you are and what you have accomplished. Once you have developed your 30-second commercial you can customize it to fit any situation. Your 30-second commercial can be used in several phases of your job search. • Networking at meetings, school events, and even leisure activities. • Use it in phone conversations with potential employers to introduce yourself. • Integrate it into your resume and cover letter as a summary statement. • During an interview use it as your point of origin for answering “tell me about yourself.” Guidelines: • Be specific – communicate with a defined focus. • Make your pitch conversational, but not overwhelming with content. • Emphasize your uniqueness through your skills and shining personality. • Communicate enthusiasm and motivation. What to include in your 30-second commercial • What are you looking for? (describe your dream job, professional career field, fulfilling position) • Recent education/prior relevant work experience. • Areas of expertise/skills/accomplishments. • Include works that emphasize your enthusiasm. Example: I’m looking for (an entry-level, senior-level) position to use my mechanical engineering skills. I recently completed my degree at Colorado School of Mines. During my last year, I worked full time at XYZ Firm assisting the partners in planning projects for their clients. I secured this position after I completed a four- month internship. The owner was impressed with my technical skills and offered me a full-time position. Design and development is my thing. My strongest points are my ability to listen to client needs and come up with unique ways to create solutions for their project specifications. One of my main career interests is manufacturing in the XXXXX industry. What are the key qualities you firm looks for in a mechanical engineer? ______________________________________________________________________________ Contributed by Washington Group International Integrated Engineering, Construction and Management Solutions Interviewing Guide Page 8 of 25 AN OVERVIEW OF INTERVIEWING How to Dress for an Interview Good grooming Check your hair, fingernails, and make-up application. Clothing should be neatly pressed and shoes should be in good condition. Dress conservatively uploads/Management/ interviewing-guide.pdf