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The document serves as a comprehensive guide to the interview process, detailing preparation steps, types of interviews, common questions, and best practices for both before and after the interview. It emphasizes the importance of research, professional presentation, and effective communication, while also introducing techniques like the STAR method for answering behavioral questions. Additionally, it provides tips for virtual interviews and highlights the significance of follow-up actions post-interview.

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The Interview Process PDF

The document serves as a comprehensive guide to the interview process, detailing preparation steps, types of interviews, common questions, and best practices for both before and after the interview. It emphasizes the importance of research, professional presentation, and effective communication, while also introducing techniques like the STAR method for answering behavioral questions. Additionally, it provides tips for virtual interviews and highlights the significance of follow-up actions post-interview.

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THE INTERVIEW PROCESS: YOUR GUIDE TO

SUCCESS
Understanding Interviews
UNDERSTANDING INTERVIEWS

An interview is a formal meeting


between a job candidate and employer
• Purpose: To assess qualifications, experience,
and fit
• Two-way conversation: You evaluate the
company too
• Critical step in the job application process
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW: PREPARATION

Research the Practice common


Review the job
company interview
description
thoroughly questions

Prepare relevant Choose


Print extra copies
examples of your appropriate
of your resume
experience professional attire
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS:
SCREENING

• USUALLY THE FIRST INTERVIEW


• OFTEN CONDUCTED BY PHONE OR VIDEO
• BASIC QUALIFICATION VERIFICATION
• BRIEF OVERVIEW OF YOUR BACKGROUND
• TYPICALLY 15-30 MINUTES
• GOAL: DETERMINE IF YOU MOVE TO NEXT ROUND
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS: SELECTION
• IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL MEETING

• MORE DETAILED DISCUSSION OF EXPERIENCE


• USUALLY WITH HIRING MANAGER

• FOCUS ON SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• MAY INCLUDE MULTIPLE INTERVIEWERS

• DURATION: 45-60 MINUTES


• BASED ON PAST EXPERIENCES
• USES STAR METHOD:
TYPES OF •
•
SITUATION
TASK
INTERVIEWS: • ACTION

BEHAVIORAL • RESULT

• PREDICTS FUTURE PERFORMANCE


• EXAMPLES: "TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN..."
• HYPOTHETICAL SCENARIOS
• TESTS DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
TYPES OF • EVALUATES PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY
INTERVIEWS: • EXAMPLE: "WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF..."
SITUATIONAL • SHOWS THOUGHT PROCESS
• NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS: CASE

• COMMON IN CONSULTING/BUSINESS
• PRESENTS BUSINESS PROBLEM
• TESTS ANALYTICAL THINKING
• REQUIRES STRUCTURED APPROACH
• OFTEN INCLUDES CALCULATIONS
• FOCUS ON PROCESS, NOT JUST ANSWER
COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

• TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF


• WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION?
• WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES?
• WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?
• WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?
• WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR US?
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION
• ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES EARLY

• DRESS PROFESSIONALLY
• MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT

• SHOW POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE

• SPEAK CLEARLY AND CONFIDENTLY

• BRING NOTEPAD AND PEN


VIRTUAL INTERVIEW TIPS
• TEST TECHNOLOGY BEFOREHAND
• ENSURE QUIET ENVIRONMENT
• PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
• GOOD LIGHTING
• CAMERA AT EYE LEVEL
• PROFESSIONAL USERNAME
• STRONG INTERNET CONNECTION
STAR METHOD EXAMPLE

• SITUATION: SCHOOL GROUP PROJECT


DEADLINE
• TASK: COORDINATE TEAM OF 5 STUDENTS
• ACTION: CREATED TIMELINE, ASSIGNED ROLES
• RESULT: COMPLETED PROJECT EARLY, RECEIVED
A
• USE THIS FORMAT TO STRUCTURE YOUR
ANSWERS
END OF INTERVIEW BEST PRACTICES

• ASK PREPARED QUESTIONS


• EXPRESS CONTINUED INTEREST
• REQUEST NEXT STEPS INFORMATION
• GET BUSINESS CARDS/CONTACT INFO
• THANK INTERVIEWER(S)
• CONFIRM TIMELINE FOR DECISION
AFTER THE INTERVIEW

• SEND THANK-YOU EMAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS


• FOLLOW UP IF NO RESPONSE AFTER TIMELINE
• CONNECT ON LINKEDIN (IF APPROPRIATE)
• REFLECT ON INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE
• DOCUMENT QUESTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
KEYS TO SUCCESS

• BE AUTHENTIC
• SHOW ENTHUSIASM
• PROVIDE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
• LISTEN CAREFULLY
• ASK THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS
• FOLLOW UP PROFESSIONALLY
• STAY POSITIVE THROUGHOUT PROCESS

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