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VOP Lecture 9
Interview Skills
Question | Answer |
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the 4 P's | preparation, practice, presentation, pertinent questions |
preparation | research (job, company, job listing, site, location, etc.) |
practice | practice answering questions |
STAR | situation, task, action, result |
presentation | dress for the position 'two-up' from the one you are applying for, bring along copies of resume, directions, copy of references, paper to take notes, checklist |
interview checklist | arrive at least 10 minutes early, treat receptionist w/ respect, check appearance one last time, smile, look into interviewer's eyes |
pertinent questions | ask about job/job description, industry, supervisory style, company, department |
when you are done: | thank interviewer, inquire of next steps, make sure you have everyone's name |
types of crappy interviewees | apologizer, appeaser, bullshi**er, mute, nervous twitcher, over-dresser, stench, talker, trash talker, under-dresser |