On Campus Recruiting > Interviewing Teleseminar

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

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