Mastering the Interview

Course details

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• The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. As with any skill, we can get better at it with preparation and practice. In this workshop, participants will explore how to prepare for an interview and become familiar with the types of questions to expect, as well as the questions they should think about asking.
• They will learn how to prepare for second interviews, testing, and shadowing, as well as how to follow up on their interview sessions.

How You will Benefit

• Understand the different types of interview questions and how to prepare to answer them.
• Learn the most effective ways to prepare for an interview, including how to present yourself professionally.
• Develop expertise at expressing yourself effectively.
• Know how to ask for feedback following an interview.

What You Will Cover

• Understanding the Interview
• Types of Questions
• Getting Ready
• Live and In Person
• Following up the Interview
• Common Problems and Solutions
• Phase Two (after the interview)
• Practice Makes Perfect
• Sealing the Deal
• Getting What You’re Worth
• Introduction and Course Overview
• You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
• Understanding the Interview
• To begin, participants will explore different types of interviews and what to expect from each.
• Types of Questions
• This session will give participants tips on how to handle two main types of questions: behavioral and knowledge.
• Getting Ready
• This session will give participants a few additional strategies to help them ace interviews.
• Live and in Person
• Next, participants will take part in mock interviews.
• Following up the Interview
• During this session, participants will explore some ways to relax before, after, and during an interview.
• Common Problems and Solutions
• This session will explore some common interview problems, including illegal questions and special requests.
• Phase Two
• The first interview is simply the first meeting that a job seeker has with an employer. This session will look at the additional meetings and auditioning that may follow.
• Practice Makes Perfect
• This session will give participants another chance at mock interviews.
• Sealing the Deal
• Next, participants will get some tips on managing job offers.
• Getting What You’re Worth
• To wrap up the day, participants will learn how to negotiate to receive what they are worth.
• Workshop Wrap-Up
• At the end of the day, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.