“The best candidate does not get the job. The best interviewer does.” Click on the links below to help prepare you for the Phone Interview. Why You Really Get Hired http://youtu.be/YIi9xXWVc78

Mistakes to Avoid in Your Telephone Interview http://youtu.be/0kGJ_S3cbmc

Click on the links below to help prepare you for the Face to Face Interview Face To Face Interview Essentials http://youtu.be/kmifCHNil2w

How to Handle the Salary Question http://youtu.be/W2wANaLPgn0

Behavioral interview questions Behavioral interview questions are being asked increasingly to evaluate candidates. This type of question usually begins with, “Tell me about a time when………” It is based on the belief that a candidate’s past behavior is the best predictor of future performance. The interviewer is looking for examples from your work history that demonstrate how you respond in particular situations.

Review the following behavioral interview questions and make sure you can draw upon your own experiences to create strong stories/answers to them. (Note: stories should be less than a minute) Note: Use the “problem” “action” “results” response to these questions. Example: “We had a problem with our _____ I suggested that we _____ and the result was we had a 25% improvement”. 

Tell me about a stressful situation you faced and how you handled it.

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Tell me about a time when you had to be extremely resourceful. Tell me about a project you completed as part of a team. Tell me about a time when you solved a problem creatively. Tell me about a time when you faced conflict and how you dealt with it. What is the most challenging situation you have ever faced? Tell me about a time when you held a leadership role. Tell me about a time when you regretted a decision you made. Tell me about one of your failures. Describe a project you were particularly proud of accomplishing and tell me why. Tell me about a mistake you made and how you handled it. Tell me about a time when you were faced with an angry customer/colleague/vendor, and how you responded to the situation. Tell me about a time when you were faced with a great deal of pressure.

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Instead of waiting to be interviewed to remember your accomplishments use this useful tool to get those accomplishments in your head. Company/Position

Project

List your accomplishments/achievements while you were at

List the strategy, Implementation and development processes

this company.

used to bring about these result. Saved Time, Saved Money, On Time, On Budget, Improved the Process, Improved the Culture. Problem, Action, Result… Problem, Action, Result… Problem, Action, Result…

Company/Position

Project

List your accomplishments/achievements while you were at

List the strategy, Implementation and development processes

this company.

used to bring about these result. Saved Time, Saved Money, On Time, On Budget, Improved the Process, Improved the Culture. Problem, Action, Result… Problem, Action, Result… Problem, Action, Result…

Company/Position

Project

List your accomplishments/achievements while you were at

List the strategy, Implementation and development processes

this company.

used to bring about these result. Saved Time, Saved Money, On Time, On Budget, Improved the Process, Improved the Culture.

Problem, Action, Result… Problem, Action, Result… Problem, Action, Result…

Frequently Asked Questions Answering questions effectively The key to being successful in an interview is to answer each question well, with strong content and credible delivery. To do this, you must anticipate and practice what to say, display confidence and enthusiasm and show that you have a positive attitude. The way you deliver your responses can be just as importan