Transcript Interview Skills

International Advantage
Session 3: Interview Skills
Rendy Schrader
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Program
 Today’s mission
 Interview structure
 Communication
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Non-verbal communication
Role plays
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Today’s Mission:
http://www.ucso.indiana.edu/
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Interview Structure
 Be on time
 Greetings/offer resume
 Small talk, 5 minutes
 Interview questions 15-20 minutes
 Interviewee questions, 5-10 minutes
 Graceful exit
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Greetings
 Hi
 Jane, John
 Hello
 Ms. Smith/Mr. Jones
 Madame/Ma’am/Sir
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Introductions
 Let me introduce myself:
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My name is (s-l-o-o-o-w and clear)
I’m ________ (slow and clear)
Consider: short version first
name only
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Be prepared
 To answer tough questions
 To talk about yourself
 To talk about your best or worst traits
 To talk about your former experience
 To tell a few accomplishment stories
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“So, tell me about yourself……”
Do’s
 Tie your story to
business needs
 Let your personal
traits shine
 Be straightforward
 Relax
 Be professional
Don’ts
• Get too personal
• Talk too much
• Talk politics
• Dwell on family
• Sound practiced
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Time Fillers
 Good question, let me think about that a
minute
 So, you are asking if…….
 Can you repeat that question, please?
 Wow! No one’s ever asked me that one
before…..
 Silence is okay, too
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Keeping Their Attention
Connect your experience with the company:
 I’ve _____
 You mentioned ______. That’s exactly
what I did in Marketing class/project
 I’m a great team player
 You mentioned “globalization” – that’s me
all the way!
 My real strong point is ______
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Non-verbal Communication
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Firm hand shake
Look at them
Maintain good eye contact
Smile appropriately
Nod if necessary
Show enthusiasm
Be alert and attentive
Maintain good posture
Be confident
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Interpersonal Traits
 Confidence, not arrogance
 Communication skills
 Cross-cultural adeptness
 Enthusiasm/Positive Energy
 Team Player
 Strong sense of personal
accountability/responsibility
 Honesty/Willingness to learn
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Visa Question
 Do NOT bring it up on your own
 Assure them that for internship/1st year, they
have no obligation
 “If you’re really globalizing, who could be
better?”
 IF you prove yourself and they help you
apply for an H-1B, you’ll pay for it, and
you’ll be loyal for at least 3 years
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Graceful Exits
 Thank you for your time
 I appreciate it
 I will be looking forward to hearing from
you
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Role Play and Practice
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Evaluation Questions
1. I found the presentation of material easy to
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understand.
This Advantage session increased my knowledge
on the subject presented.
I will be able to use some of the information
from this Advantage session in the future.
The presenter was well-prepared for this
Advantage session.
This presentation should be repeated in future
semesters.
A – Strongly Agree; B – Agree; C – Disagree; D – Strongly
Agree; E – Don’t know
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