Aspire Professional Development: Interviewing
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers comprehensive guidance on job interview preparation, emphasizing the importance of researching the company and role. It advises preparing for common and behavioral questions using the STAR method for structured responses. The script also covers interview etiquette, such as dressing professionally, arriving on time, and sending a follow-up thank you note. Additionally, it provides tips for virtual interviews, including understanding the format, testing equipment, and maintaining a professional demeanor throughout.
Takeaways
- 🔎 Research the company and the position you're applying for to understand their mission, values, and what they seek in a candidate.
- 📝 Prepare answers to common interview questions and outline them to stay focused and succinct during the interview.
- 🌟 Be ready to answer behavioral interview questions that assess past behavior and experience to predict future performance.
- 📚 Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses to behavioral questions effectively.
- 💡 The STAR method helps to demonstrate problem-solving abilities, initiative, and leadership skills through specific examples.
- 📈 Provide a clear example of overcoming an obstacle at work to showcase self-reflection, motivation, and skill development.
- 👔 Dress professionally for the interview, even if it's virtual, to show respect for the position and company.
- 🕰 Be punctual and prepared with copies of your resume and relevant documents for the interview.
- 🤝 Greet the interviewer with a positive attitude, a firm handshake (if in-person), and maintain good eye contact.
- 👂 Listen carefully to the interviewer's questions and respond thoughtfully to show engagement and understanding.
- ❓ Prepare questions for the interviewer about the position and the company to demonstrate your interest and initiative.
- 💌 Send a thank-you note or email within 24 hours of the interview to express gratitude and reiterate your interest in the position.
Q & A
What is the purpose of a job interview in the hiring process?
-The purpose of a job interview is to share your skills and capabilities while also learning more about the company and the role you are applying for. It is typically the final step in procuring a job.
Why is it important to research the company and position before an interview?
-Researching the company and position helps you understand their mission, values, and what they are looking for in a candidate. This information can be found on the Internet or through networking conversations with people who work or have worked at the company.
What should you prepare in terms of answers for a job interview?
-You should prepare answers to common interview questions such as why you are interested in the position, your strengths and weaknesses, and why the company should hire you. Writing a brief outline of your answers will help you stay focused and succinct.
What is a behavioral interview question and how is it used to assess a candidate?
-A behavioral interview question is used to assess a candidate's past behavior and experience to predict their future performance. It typically begins with phrases like 'tell me about a time when' or 'can you give me an example of' and asks the candidate to describe a specific situation they have encountered in the past and how they handled it.
Can you explain the STAR method for answering behavioral interview questions?
-The STAR method stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. It helps you provide specific examples of your skills and experience, demonstrating how you have handled similar situations in the past and your problem-solving abilities, initiative, and leadership skills.
What does the acronym 'STAR' stand for in the context of answering interview questions?
-In the context of answering interview questions, 'STAR' stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result, which is a framework to structure your responses to behavioral interview questions.
How should you showcase your skills and experience during a job interview?
-You should showcase your skills and experience by providing specific examples of how you have applied them in previous roles, using frameworks like the STAR method, which helps to highlight your problem-solving abilities, initiative, and leadership skills.
What is an example of how to apply the STAR method in a job interview?
-An example of applying the STAR method could be describing a time you overcame an obstacle at work by explaining the situation (learning bookkeeping by hand), the task (adapting to new software), the action you took (watching tutorials, scheduling a call with a trainer, enrolling in courses), and the result (being able to use the software effectively and earning professional certification).
What should you consider when preparing for a virtual job interview?
-When preparing for a virtual job interview, consider dressing professionally, having a neutral or professional background, arriving on time, logging on early for technical setup, making a good first impression, and avoiding multitasking during the interview.
What is the significance of sending a thank you note or email after the interview?
-Sending a thank you note or email within 24 hours of the interview expresses your gratitude and reiterates your interest in the position. It can leave a positive impression on the interviewer and potentially differentiate you from other candidates.
What are some additional tips for a virtual interview that can help ensure a smooth process?
-Additional tips for a virtual interview include understanding the format of the interview, testing your equipment beforehand, making sure your computer, internet connection, camera, and microphone are working properly, and familiarizing yourself with the platform that will be used for the interview.
Outlines
📝 Preparing for a Job Interview
This paragraph outlines the importance of the interview as the final step in securing a job and provides guidance on how to prepare. It emphasizes researching the company and the position, understanding the company's mission, values, and expectations. It also suggests preparing answers to common interview questions and using the STAR method for behavioral interview questions. The STAR method stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result, which helps to structure responses and showcase skills and experiences. An example is given to demonstrate how to apply the STAR method in answering a behavioral question about overcoming obstacles at work.
🤝 Conducting Yourself During the Interview
This paragraph focuses on the conduct during the interview, including dressing professionally, arriving on time, and making a good first impression. It advises on how to handle virtual interviews, ensuring a neutral background and proper equipment setup. The importance of active listening, thoughtful responses, and asking questions about the position and company is highlighted. Additionally, it recommends sending a thank you note within 24 hours post-interview to express gratitude and reiterate interest. Tips for multiple rounds of interviews and treating everyone with respect are also provided.
🔍 Additional Tips for Virtual Interviews
This paragraph offers specific advice for virtual interviews, such as understanding the interview format, whether it will be a video call or phone call, and familiarizing oneself with the platform that will be used. It also stresses the importance of testing equipment, including the computer, internet connection, camera, and microphone, to avoid technical difficulties during the interview.
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Keywords
💡Job Interview
💡Research
💡Behavioral Interview Questions
💡STAR Method
💡Situation
💡Task
💡Action
💡Result
💡Professionalism
💡First Impression
💡Thank You Note
💡Virtual Interview
Highlights
The interview is the final step in securing a job and an opportunity to showcase skills and learn about the company and role.
Preparation for an interview includes researching the company, its mission, values, and expectations for the candidate.
Utilize online resources and networking to gather information about the company and position.
Prepare answers to common interview questions to stay focused and succinct during the interview.
Behavioral interview questions assess past behavior and experience to predict future performance.
The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is a framework for answering behavioral interview questions effectively.
The Situation component of STAR involves describing the context or background of the discussed scenario.
The Task aspect of STAR requires explaining the specific challenge faced by the candidate.
The Action part of STAR details the steps taken to address the task or challenge.
The Result component of STAR describes the outcome of the candidate's actions, including successes and lessons learned.
Using the STAR method helps to highlight problem-solving abilities, initiative, and leadership skills.
An example is provided to illustrate how to apply the STAR method in responding to interview questions.
The candidate in the example demonstrates self-reflection, self-motivation, and continuous skill development.
Professional dress is important for in-person and virtual interviews to show seriousness about the position.
For virtual interviews, ensure a neutral or professional background to avoid distractions.
Arriving on time, bringing relevant documents, and making a good first impression are crucial for successful interviews.
Active listening, thoughtful responses, and avoiding multitasking are key during the interview.
Preparing questions for the interviewer shows engagement and interest in the position and company.
Sending a thank you note or email within 24 hours after the interview is a recommended practice.
Multiple rounds of interviews may be conducted, requiring different stories and examples for each.
Treating everyone involved in the interview process with respect is emphasized.
Understanding the interview format and platform beforehand is important for virtual interviews.
Testing equipment like computer, internet connection, camera, and microphone before a virtual interview prevents technical issues.
Transcripts
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the interview is typically the final
step in procuring a job
the interview is a great way to share
your skills and capabilities while also
learning more about the company and the
role
in this module we will go through how to
prepare for and conduct yourself during
a job interview
before the interview
research the company and position you
are applying for to understand their
mission values and what they're looking
for in a candidate you can find this
information on the Internet or through
networking conversations with people who
work or have worked at the company
prepare answers to common interview
questions such as why are you interested
in this position what are your strengths
and weaknesses and why should we hire
you writing a brief outline of your
answers to these types of questions will
help you stay focused and succinct
you may also be asked behavioral
interview questions a behavioral
interview question is a type of question
that is used to assess a candidate's
past behavior and experience to predict
their future performance these types of
questions typically begin with phrases
such as tell me about a time when or can
you give me an example of and ask the
candidate to describe a specific
situation they have encountered in the
past and how they handled it
the interviewer is looking for specific
examples of the candidate's skills
abilities and characteristics and how
they have applied them in previous roles
the question is designed to reveal how
the candidate thinks acts and behaves in
different situations and how they may
handle similar situations in the future
a good framework for answering
behavioral interview questions is the
star method the star method stands for a
situation task action result
situation describe the context or
background of the situation you are
discussing this should be two to three
sentences task explain the specific task
or challenge that you were faced with
this should be one to two sentences
detail the steps you took to address the
task or challenge this should be two to
three sentences
result describe the outcome or result of
your actions including any successes
accomplishments and Lessons Learned this
should be two to three sentences
this framework allows you to provide
specific examples of your skills and
experience and it helps to demonstrate
how you have handled similar situations
in the past additionally it allows you
to highlight your problem-solving
abilities your ability to take
initiative and your leadership skills
let's Show an example
tell me about a time you've overcame an
obstacle at work sure when I started
bookkeeping I learned how to do all the
financial organization and calculations
by hand
with technological advancements software
completes many of these functions now
at my last bookkeeping job I had to
learn how to use the bookkeeping
software to keep up with these
advancements and to ensure I effectively
handled the company's Financial records
I first watched some tutorial videos on
the software's website to get acquainted
with basic functions then I scheduled a
call with one of the software companies
trainers to go over more advanced
functions
however I was still struggling to retain
information and apply what I learned
when an issue arose or I had to do a
function I didn't quite understand
I now know how to use the bookkeeping
software and I'm able to complete my
work at a quicker pace
to make sure my skills stay up to date I
enrolled in a few courses at my local
Community College to learn from
experienced instructors complete
Hands-On projects and assignments to
practice different functions and earn
professional certification to Showcase
my abilities thank you
in this example the candidate showcased
her ability to self-reflect on strengths
and weaknesses self-motivate and seek
Improvement in skill development
opportunities stay up to date on
industry technology on the day of the
interview keep these things in mind
dress professionally as this shows that
you take the position and the company
seriously if your interview is virtual
dress as if you're interviewing in
person this will get you in the right
mindset additionally make sure you have
a neutral or professional background for
a video interview avoid having anything
that might be too distracting in the
background
arrive at the interview on time and
bring copies of your resume and any
other relevant documents if it is a
virtual interview log on a couple
minutes early
introduce yourself and make a good first
impression greet the interviewer with a
firm handshake smile and positive
attitude in a virtual setting make eye
contact and stay present do not
multitask
listen carefully to the interviewer's
questions and respond thoughtfully
prepare one to two questions to ask your
interviewer about the position and the
company
within 24 hours of the interview send a
thank you note or email to the
interviewer to express your gratitude
and reiterate your interest in the
position
many companies conduct multiple rounds
of interviews be prepared to meet
multiple people and ensure that you have
different stories and examples for each
interview treat everyone involved in the
process with respect
here are some additional tips for a
virtual interview
understand the format of the interview
before the interview make sure you
understand the format such as whether it
will be a video call or phone call find
out the platform that the interviewer
will be using such as Zoom Skype or
Google meet so you can familiarize
yourself with it before the interview
test your equipment make sure your
computer internet connection camera and
microphone are working properly before
the interview you don't want to have any
technical difficulties during the
interview
thank you
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