1. The Anatomy of the Interview Process Presented by: Cynthia Wright, Recruiter and Author of “366 Tips for a Successful Job Search” And Pedro S. Silva II, Candidate Relationship Manager for JCSI
2. Presenters Cynthia Wright, Staffing Expert and Author of “366 Tips for a Successful Job Search” Pedro Silva, JCSI Candidate Relationship Manager/ Communications Strategist
24. Job hoppingWORDS OF ADVICE: Have a good attitude. Stick to the basics. Remember that your only goal is to get to the phone interview.
25. Phone Screen Continued… Phone Screening is essentially a filtration process. Never expect to be hired as a result of a phone screen. The screeners job is to ensure that only those with the right potential make it to the next stage. Tip: With an applicant to job ratio of greater than 6:1, making a match can be like panning for gold. If you feel you’re not a fit, end the conversation expressing interest in the company albeit not for the particular position.
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27. Have your own questions prepared for the interviewer
28. Be able to articulate why you are interested in new opportunities
29. Be able to answer why you believe you would be a good fit for the company
38. Second Round Interviews We are calling this the “future compatibility stage” because it is normally the interview with corporate leadership. In this stage the corporate leadership is only looking for one answer. Point A Point B Where they are Where they’re going Can you help them get there?
39. Second Round Continued… At this stage they know you can do the job. The question is, how long will you last? WORDS OF ADVICE: Be mindful of signals that you can’t commit for the long haul. Even something like an extra long commute can work against you. Know the company’s expressed vision and take ownership of it. If you’re hired, you’ll have to anyway.
40. The Final Interview It’s down to you and one or two others. Now the company wants to know what it is going to cost them to bring one of you on. TIP: Your dollars are going to have to make sense to the employer. Work with them to create a mutually beneficial deal. How you negotiate is part of the interview.
46. Not asking for the job Preparing an offer is a big decision. Treat it like one. They are still watching you.
47. The Offer With all expectations laid out and confidence established, the next stage is to confirm the agreement. Just remember the interview isn’t over yet.
