INTERVIEW TIPS

Finding Out and Scheduling Your Interview

• Success!
• make sure you have time to prepare
• What type of interview
• Phone interviews

Preparing For Your Interview

• Logistics and general skills
• Interview content
• Common questions
• Your questions for them
• Job Talk
• Research

Logistics

• Driving directions
• Practice your handshake
• Get comfortable speaking
• Get comfortable speaking about yourself

Common Interview Questions

• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why this organization? Why this job?
• What can you do for us?
• Why are you leaving research? (If applicable.)

Develop Your Own Questions

• What does the job entail?
• What are the opportunities for advancement?
• What about your professional development?
• What are the future goals for the organization?
• What are the roles of different team members?
• What is the culture like in the organization?

Prepare Your Job Talk

•  What are they asking for?
•  Who will the audience be?
•  Tailor it for the company
•  Practice!

Research! Research! Research!

•  Find out:
•  The vital facts of the organization
•  The corporate culture
•  Work atmosphere
•  Mission of the organization
•  Other research:
•  Competitors
•  Salary

The Day of Your Interview

•  Show up with energy
•  Dress appropriately
•  (Even if you don't want to)
•  Bring materials
•  Allow extra time

During the Interview

•  Promote yourself and your strengths
•  Answer questions as best you can
• Find out more
•  Be mindful of nonverbal communication
•  Prepare for following-up

Promote Yourself and Your Strengths

• Don't assume that the interviewer has read your application materials
• your manners
• Be enthusiastic
• Never talk negatively about prior jobs or employers
• Be prepared to talk about weaknesses

Answer questions as best you can

•  If needed, pause for thought
•  Ask for clarification
•  Stay in the moment
•  Be mindful of how long your answers to questions are
•  Never lie.  About anything.  Really.
•  Don't name a number first
•  Illegal questions

Find Out More

•  Have a conversation
•  Ask your prepared questions
•  Check-in with yourself

Be Mindful of Nonverbal Communication

•  Handshakes
•  Eye contact
• Stay focused
•  Posture
•  Fidgeting
•  Speak clearly

Conclusion

•  Be confident
•  Be courteous
•  Be positive
•  You learn from each interview

Preparation is the key to success

• Review own skills, experiences and qualities
  • Check CV
  • Anticipate questions and identify relevant examples
  • Prepare key selling points


• Research organisation
  • Websites, reports, articles, company literature, etc
  • Contacts with knowledge of organisation or sector
  • Relevant articles in the press
  • Personal visit or telephone call


• Research job and occupational area
  • Job description – or similar
  • Current issues


• Prepare your questions


• Practice

Watch the Body Language

• First impressions very powerful
• Halo effect or Devil effect
• Allow time to relax
• Dress appropriately
• Entrance, introductions & handshake
• Smile and make eye contact
• Be aware of own movements
• Watch body language of interviewer

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