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Thank you to Phi Kappa Phi
for allowing access to this resource for our students!

Job Interviewing Tele-Seminar
Presented by Laura Pennino
For Phi Kappa Phi
May 8, 2007, 1:30 p.m. CDT

Welcome 

Lessons from the movie “The Pursuit of HappYness”

“Going for it” versus “Waiting for it”

• Be proactive:

  • Don’t depend on email

  • Pick up the phone

  • Don’t just blast out resumes

  • Ask for 10 minutes on the phone or in person to increase opportunities to be noticed

• Targeting the company or organization for which you want to work

• Geography

• Salary range

Types of “interviews”

• New position, promotion or transfer     

• Phone or face-to-face

• Formal or informal

• Social outings

• “Chance” meetings (airplanes, sporting events, etc.)

Preparing for the interview: Be smart and organized

• Doing your homework and research

• Developing a great resume

• Knowing the outcome you want to achieve from the interview

• Anticipating questions from the interviewer

• Rehearsing before the interview

• Knowing the interviewer or team of interviewers

• Preparing questions to ask the interviewer (professional development, compensation package, how you will be evaluated if selected for the position, etc.)

• Avoiding assumptions:

  • “just a formality”

  • “piece of cake,”

  • “I don’t need to prepare,”

  • “I’m not going to want this job anyway”

•  Avoiding getting lost – knowing where you’re going

• Arriving early or on-time

• Staying calm

  • The more prepared you are, the less nervous you will be

• Showing character and personality in addition to capabilities

• Summarizing key points at the end of the interview:

  • “This position very much appeals to me because …..”

  • “I feel qualified for this position because…”

  • “I’d like to be hired because…”

• Offering references and work samples

Image

• Voice – tone, energy

• Speech patterns- avoid “um” and “ya  know”

• Grammar

• Attire (accessories, clothing)

• Grooming (hair, makeup, jewelry, body piercing, body art)

Following up

• Handwritten thank you notes

• Calls

• Brief emails

Keeping your options open

• Stay proactive and open minded

• Apply for more than one position

• Ask friends, family members, peers, professors and former bosses to keep you in mind for job openings for which you might qualify

Questions

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