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 Interviewing: Don’t be THIS GUY!

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 What are the goals of the Interviewer?
1. Can you do the job?
2. Will you do the job?
3. Will you fit in?

It starts with confidence!

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 What should be the goals of the Candidate?

• Understand company
culture
• Determine whether the job
is suitable for you and
whether you want it
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What is something you would recommend a
candidate do before the interview?
How does your first impression of the candidate
weigh into your hiring decision?
 What’s with that “tell me about yourself”
question?

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“Frame it
Up!”
Key Success

Education Key Characteristic

Source: Nailed It, Interview Strategies for Success
by Matthew Marvin
 What are some common questions you ask and
what are you “really” trying to find out?
• Why do you want to work here?
• What is your greatest strength?
• What is your greatest weakness?
• Why should we hire you?

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Provide Examples:
Use the job description to identify skills
What are some good questions for candidates to
ask? What should not be asked?
 After the Interview

 Thank you note/e-mail

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 Questions?

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