This is a presentation I gave during a leadership retreat at Winona State University. It includes some tips and tricks for interviewing.

1. Tips & Tricks of Interviewing MiKayla Sanocki

2. Overview Timeline Before the Interview Research Dress for Success During the Interview Mirror Techniques Questions for the Interviewer

3. Overview After the Interview Thank you’s Tips & Tricks to keep in mind Common Questions Asked Your Turn! Questions

4. Timeline “Brand yourself” Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors Involvement, Education, Experience Build your Resume! Senior Year Interviews Job Applications Continue Education

5. Before the Interview Proper Preparation Research Practice “Brag-able Binder” or Portfolio

6. Research Job Description The Company History People of importance Products & Market

7. Winona State University http://www.winona.edu/wsumission.asp Mission Statements, Values, History, etc.

8. Dress for Success!

9. Men Dress Suit Solid Dress Shirt Shoe Color Should Match Your Belt Color Long Dress Socks that Match Your pants No Pink or crazy ties! Good Hygiene Winter time: Professional looking coat

10. Women Classic Looks No Bold Print No revealing Clothes 4 B’s No Jingly Bangles Tame Jewelry Good Hygiene Hair Comfortable shoes No open-toed

11. The Interview Be on time Arrive 15 minutes early Eye Contact Firm Handshake Upbeat Attitude Confidence!

12. During the Interview Avoid Swiveling Chairs Use hand gestures or keep them in your lap Avoid any fidgeting

13. Mirror Techniques Mirror the interviewers behavior Voice Formal vs. Casual Hand gestures Eye Contact Proximity Detector

14. During the Interview Questions for them: About the company What’s a typical day like? About the interviewer How did you come to work here? When do you expect to have your decision made?

15. After the Interview FOLLOW UP! Hand written Thank you within 24 hours If you’re hired: Thank them again If you’re not: Formally thank them for the opportunity & that you appreciate their time.

16. Question Categories Background/Activities/Volunteer Work Experience Interests Motivations Work Relationships Character Knowledge

17. Questions! Tell me about your past experiences. Tell me about your worst boss. Never Bad Mouth Past Employers, Friends or Colleagues!

18. Your Turn! What are YOUR best qualities? What are YOUR weaknesses? How do YOU handle difficult people? How would other people describe YOU? How do you “Tell me about YOURSELF”?

19. Tips Take time to reflect on yourself Practice key answers Incorporate past experiences & examples Say them out loud to build comfort NOW is not the time to be COY Be genuinely curious

20. Tips Questions should show a working knowledge of the company Cell phones/Distractions Don’t get too personal Don’t ask about compensation or benefits Show Enthusiasm for How You can Contribute Have Business Maturity

21. On Campus Resources Career Services InterviewStream In your own home: http://www.winona.edu/career/interviewstream.html or at Career Services! Advisors

23. Questions?