Careers 10 - Preparing for the Interview (10)

Directive Interview

Another name for a structured interview

When participating in a telephone interview, a candidate should..

Be by the phone at least 5 minutes ahead of time Treat as though it was a face-to-face interview Have materials accessible Silence the interview area

Where can a person find information when researching a company before an interview?

Company's website Social media such as LinkedIn The company's competitors

If you should receive an invitation to an invitation, you should verify the following:

Date Time Name of Interviewer Location of the interview What items to bring with you

How should a candidate prepare for an interview?

Dress professionally Practice in front of a mirror Decide how to make an introduction Conduct a mock interview Record responses to interview questions

structured interview

Formal interview in which a predetermined list of questions is posed to each candidate interviewing for a position.

What is an interview that is conducted at an off-site location, such as a job fair?

Remote-location interview

The first interview is likely to be what type of interview?

Screening interview

panel interview

What is an interview in which a candidate talks with multiple interviewers in a room?

List 3 questions that should never be asked during an interview.

What is the salary? May I com back so that we talk about this position again? What did you think about your interview with me? Are you going to hire me?

A candidate not only prepare answers to expected interview questions, but they should rehearse the _______ of the answers.

delivery

List an advantage and disadvantage of a virtual interview.

Advantage: Does not have to travel to the location of the interview Disadvantage: Potential for technical difficulties.

Employers are NOT allowed to ask questions in regards to

Age Disability Ethnicity Gender Marital or Family status Religion

unstructured interview

Interview conducted to get to know a candidate's personality in a relaxed situation.

blue-sky question

Interview question in which the interviewer describes a scenario to test a candidate's life values and priorities.

behavioral question

Interview question that draws on a candidate's previous experiences and decisions.

hypothetical question

Interview question that requires a person to imagine a situation and describe how he or she would act.

company research

Investigation conducted by an applicant to find out more about a potential employer.

Why is it important that the candidate is allowed to ask questions of the interviewer?

The questions will reveal more about the candidate's personality

Stress Question

This type of interview question is used to see how a person reacts under pressure.

General Information question

This type of question is used to gather facts about your education and work experience.

mock interview

Practice interview conducted as preparation for a formal interview.

screening interview

Preliminary, informal interview designed to determine if a candidate's skills qualify him or her for a formal interview.

signal phrase

Preplanned beginning phrase that enhances an applicant's question.

Why is it a good idea for the candidate to record themselves in a mock interview?

Recordings will: -allow playback -allow for self-critiquing -gives a general impression of the candidate -allows for the monitoring of voice tone and reflection used so that the candidate will sound as relaxed as possible

Why should a person research the company they have received an interview for?

Will help you prepare talking points about the company and its mission.