Interviewing Skills Presented by Theresa Morgan. Second Baptist Church May 19, 2010

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1 Interviewing Skills Presented by Theresa Morgan Second Baptist Church May 19, 2010

2 Agenda Current Employment State Preparation for the Interview Types of Interviews Asking for the job Your Current Job Description Perseverance and Hope

3 Current Employment State February 8, 2010 The latest job numbers released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that temporary help employment increased by 52,000 new jobs (2.7%), seasonally adjusted, from December to January making it the strongest January in the 20 years BLS has been measuring temporary help. May 7, 2010 Temporary help firms continued to add jobs in April, according to the most recent employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Temporary help services employment rose by 26,200 additional jobs (2.0%), seasonally adjusted, from March to April.

4 Temporary Staffing Good Morning America Interview 1/25/2010 The American Staffing Association analyzed government data from the last 36 years and found that temporary hires increase as the economy rebounds from a recession. We know that temp hires began to grow last July through December, and we can only hope that increase will continue.

5 Good Morning America Temp jobs are a smart place to look right now because a recent study by labor law firm Littler Mendelson predicts that half the jobs created during the economic recovery will be filled by temps, consultants and other contract employees. You want to register with more than one temporary service. Take advantage of the training that these services offer. Some of it is free.

6 Current trend May 2010 "Temporary jobs tend to turn around before total employment," says Tig Gilliam, chief executive of Adecco Group North America, the largest temporary staffing firm in the world. "Temp hiring continues to be a solid indicator of continued headline growth in the overall jobs numbers."

7 Search Strategy Continues Gilliam says employment seekers must "think broadly about the skills they've developed in past work rather than finding the same job they used to have" and in many cases that means taking a temporary or contract gig, perhaps in an indirectlyrelated field, as a means to a full-time job.

8 Job Seekers Approach Employers want to maintain a flexible workforce, what Gilliam calls an "outsourced, freelanced, project-based model," rather than committing to fulltime hires. In other words, employers want to engage as many resources as possible but without a permanent commitment, especially if they are confident they have six months - but maybe not six years - worth of work.

9 Businesses Approach Gilliam says fewer businesses are out there specifically looking for permanent hires. Instead, bosses are using a flexible strategy of trying people out and waiting to see how business develops. Once confidence - in the economy, in the business and in the employee - grows, those temp jobs are likely to become vehicles for fulltime employment. Candidates who seek the still-elusive permanent employment "must be open to temp and contract work," Gilliam says

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11 Preparation for the Interview You got the call and the interview is scheduled Research Research the company Size in terms of annual sales or employees Products or services that they provide Press Releases Review the management team Research the person and company Linked In Google/Bing them on the Internet Facebook Twitter

12 Preparation for the Interview Right Dress Dress better than suggested Men should wear a suit Women should wear a professional business outfit. Know the Directions Make a dry run Allow time for traffic, parking Plan to arrive 15 minutes early Relax and pray before meeting the interviewer

13 Preparation Practice Interviewing In front of a mirror Smile Body Language Eye Contact Practice communicating your brand With someone else Allow Honest Feedback Present Yourself Listening Skills Clarification Closing the Interview

14 Types of Interviews Behavioral Interview STAR ST- Tell me about a Situation or Task A Describe the Action you took R Describe the Results Interviewer will gauge communication skills, eye contact; interaction; confidence level when talking about past experience

15 Types of Interview Situational Interviews Similar to Behavioral Interview Doesn t ask for specific situation or task that you experienced but hypothetical scenarios Interviewer will gauge communication skills, eye contact; interaction; ability to think quickly, draw conclusions; strategic thinking

16 Types of Interview Panel interviews These consist of multiple interviewers who are usually sourced from different parts of the organization. Objectives are likely to vary between members of the panel and this will affect the flow of questioning. Technical or strategic questions may be included based on the panel members knowledge in specific areas.

17 Types of Interview Unstructured interviews This style is conversational and information is gained through a free-flowing discussion. The interviewer does not ask a set of questions in a predetermined order. The topics you discuss generally lead to subsequent questions. Although apparently casual, the interviewer will be looking for details that reveal your skills, personality and cultural fit for the role.

18 Tough Questions Tell me about your weaknesses How did you overcome your weakness? Have you ever been fired? Describe the most difficult manager that you worked for How did you succeed in that situation Describe your strengths How did you use your strengths to bring value to your last position Tell me about some things that you have done since being unemployed.

19 Interview Questions Have questions prepared that you want to ask? I want to make sure that I know the 3 qualities or skills that you must have in the person that you select to fill this position? When will you make a decision? Are there any internal candidates that are being considered for the position? What are your next steps to making a decision? Is there any concern that you have about me that I can address? Is there any concern(s) that you have about me that would prevent you from offering me the position? Value of this question Uncover objections that the interviewer may have Gives you an opportunity to address those objections

20 Interview Close Summarize the reasons that you are the best candidate. Highlight your strengths Value to the Position, Department, Company Communicate your desire to work for the company Confirm a follow up date

21 Follow up Follow up with a written note can be used but a written note is impressive. Do it immediately Assistant/Receptionist Send a written note

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23 Your Current Job Description To consistently seek a company that will employ you on a temporary or full time basis at a mutually agreed salary or hourly rate of pay.

24 Your Current Job Duties 7:30 8:30 Planning Hours Plan your day List all the people/companies that you will contact Schedule some type of training at least 1-2 times a month 8:30 4:00 Action Hours Make your calls; send out resumes; follow up on interviews; check the job boards; reach out to friends and let them know you are still looking; attend scheduled job fairs; read periodicals with latest employment updates Give yourself two (2) 15 minute breaks 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, take lunch break. Take scheduled training 4:00 5:00 Accountability Hours Record or review all the activity that you accomplish each day

25 Perseverance and Hope Romans 5:3-5 5 :3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 5:4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us