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Presented by:
Peoria SHRM Organization
1) Know yourself
Exercise
Think of a situation in your past
employment or school work that
addresses the following:
Good Demonstration of Team Work
Good Demonstration of Customer
Service
Time things didnt go as youd planned
Responded to a challenge that was
keeping you from your goals
Exercise continued
Dealt with a change
Solved a problem proactively
Encountered a Difficult Customer
Made a Mistake; How did you
overcome
Ensured quality of your work
Dealt with conflict
PREPARATION
It is VITAL that you research the company, as well as the position for
which you are applying.
Knowledge is power- it can help set you apart from the competition
In general, the higher the level or greater the responsibility of the position,
the more extensive your research should be.
Exercise
Create your Elevator Speech
Your Goal
Your Experience that has prepared you
to reach that goal
i.e. Education
i.e. Career Progression, School Projects, etc
Example
Michelle R. Agnew, SPHR
My interest in Human Resources started in College. I
graduated Summa Cum Laude, number 3 in my class in
only three years with a B.S. Degree in Business
Administration, with an emphasis in Human Resources.
While in school, I completed two internships: one in
Recruitment at Affina and one in Employee Development
at Caterpillar. I have over 8 years of experience in
Human Resources Management, working in both the
private and public as well as profit and not-for profit
sectors. I am a generalist by trade and thoroughly enjoy
the Employee Relations and Strategic Management
aspects of the field. At this point, I am looking for a
challenge in my career, focusing on facilitating
strategic partnerships with senior
leadership.
Example
ELITE
Im currently a Junior at Peoria Heights
High School and would like to continue my
education after I graduate at Bradley
University, studying Nursing. I always knew
I enjoyed taking care of people; I have
been babysitting since I was 10 years old.
Until I complete my schooling, I would like
the chance to continue learning skills that
will help me work with different people and
improve my communication skills.
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
6)
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
7) Professional References
Use professional references unless asked to provide personal
references by the employer
Never use a reference unless you have obtained permission
from them
Develop solid references that can speak with firsthand
knowledge about your ability to perform the job
Generally you want to choose former supervisors, teachers, or
ELITE team leaders
Have accurate, up-to-date information for references, such as
name, daytime phone, e-mail address and relationship to you
You should have no less than 3 references
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Do a practice run during the time you will be driving the route
Know where and how long it will take to park & walk to building
Always plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early
NEVER arrive to an interview late!
Introduction
Body Language
Stand Tall
Sit straight and tall and look attentive and enthusiastic
Listen attentively but avoid staring at the interviewer
Place all material you brought with on the floor beside you
with the exception of a note pad
Nod when appropriate to demonstrate interest and evidence
that you are paying attention
Remain calm; Dont fidget
Be careful not to speak too quickly
Respond to questions appropriately
Be warm and conversational, but dont ramble
Smile
Sample Questions
Common Questions Be careful, practice to obvious
questions are often overlooked by job seekers and result in
weak answers.
Sample Questions
Difficult Questions
What is your greatest weakness?
How would you describe your personality?
Have you ever been fired?
Why have you been out of work for such an extended
period of time?
Have you ever had a disagreement with a coworker or
your boss, and if so, how did you handle it? BE
CAREFUL never speak negatively of past or current
jobs or employers. Also- be honest employers
know people have disagreements!
What did you dislike most about your last job?
What was your biggest failure?
Behavioral Interview
Competencies Assessed
What Now?
Review the questions we have
provided you as samples. This will
help to prepare you for your mock
interview that is coming up soon!
Perfect your elevator speech.
Start thinking about what jobs you
would be interested in.