The Art of Public Speaking ch. 7 Successful Interviews
10-15 minutes
How early should you plan to arrive for the interview
Situation/task action result
What does STAR stand for
work sample interview
Another name for a nondirective interview
prescreening interview
Another name for a screening interview is
money or benefits
During an interview never ask about what two things
no red no solids no stripes
EXplain the tie requirements for a man in an interview?
no perfume or hair spray neutral nail polish
Explain perfume and nail polish for an interview
no big belt buckle neutral, polished shoes with no tassels belt matches shoes no boots over the calf dress socks
Explain shoes, belts, and socks for a man for an interview
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How many steps are there in the interview process
all up or half up half down
If you have long hair how should you wear it for the interview
skill set
In a competency based interview the interviewer is looking for a specific ______________________
parking
In planning the time to get to the interview you should time the drive and plan for __________________
Step 3: Support your answer with specifics
In step 3 of the three step formula for answering the traditional questions how should you support what you're saying
less than 2 minutes Step 2: answer the question
In the three step formula for answering the traditional questions how many minutes should you take in step 2 to answer the question
Step 1: understand what interviewers are really asking the question behind the question
In the three step formula for answering the traditional questions you should answer the question _____________________ the _______________________
job
Most candidates fail to ask for the _____________________
what to do when you are under stress in an interview
STAR is used to help you remember what
competency-based interview
This type of interview is becoming the new standard for interviewing
always wear a watch small earrings no charms no piercings except ears simple necklace, parls
What accessories should be worn?
no purple or red no lace ups no boots no cleavage no really high heels
What are the no's for dress for a woman in an interview
present the situation or describe the task explain the action you took with examples to prove it describe the result of your action
What are the three basic steps to follow when answering a behavioral based interview question
navy blue charcoal gray dark brown dar blue pinstripe
What color suits are acceptable for a ma for an interview
behavioral interview
What is another name for the competency based interview
traditional interview
What is another name for the standard interview
white shirt, sleeved undershirt, v-neck
What is appropriate for a man to wear on top for an interview
prepare for the interview
What is step 1 in the interview process
proving your answers
What is the best way to successfully approach the standard interview
mascara, blush, lipstick
What makeup should be on for an interview
pen, paper, portfolio no big bags
What three things should everyone bring to their interview
Step 3: face to face interview
Which step of the interview process do you need to prove your answers and sell your self
Step 2: First impression
Which step of the interview process is your handshake and eye contact the focus
Step 4: Closing
Which step of the interview process should you ask the right questions
Step 5 :Follow up
Which step of the interview process should you send an email thank you
Step1. prepare for the interview
Which step of the interview process should you take the time to research the company and the position
standard interview
Which type of interview is the applicant asked a variety of typical questions
higher education
a panel interview is a common interview in ___________________________ institutions
control statement
a statement that you make during the interview that changes the direction of the interview
competency-based interview
an interview based on the premise
phone interview
an interview conducted over the phone usually before meeting the hiring manager in person
technical interview
an interview during which technical questions are asked in order to demonstrate that you have the specific knowledge or skills the employer is seeking
structured interview
an interview in which each job candidate receives the exact same question
nondirective interview
an interview often used in fields where the candidate needs to demonstrate his or her skills or wares
second interview
an interview that occurs after the initial interview and involves candidates who made the first cut and have been screened down to a small pool of people in which the company is truly interested
lunch or dinner interview
an interview that takes place during a meal and may be part of a day long interview process, or it may be the interview itself
panel interview
an interview that usually takes place around a conference table where a group of individuals will collectively ask the candidate questions
screening interview
an interview used to evaluate and narrow a large applicant pool
stress interview
an interview with the goal of seeing how you actually handle stress in the workplace rather than just asking questions about how you handle stress
group interview
another name for a panel interview
mock interview
this is a simulated interview used for practice
