Interviews complied by dr. refaat bushra megalli
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This document provides tips for acing a job interview. It discusses resume tips like focusing your resume on the specific job and using action verbs. It recommends researching the company and position before an interview. For the interview, it suggests dressing professionally, arriving early, listening without interrupting, and selling your skills and abilities to fit the position. The document encourages being confident, asking questions, and closing the interview by asking for the next steps in the hiring process.
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Interviews complied by dr. refaat bushra megalli
- 1. HOW TO ACE THE INTERVIEW
- 2. TechUSA: Scientific Solutions Christopher Frew Scientific Recruiting Manager 3.5 Year in Scientific Staffing >200 scientific placements 15 active client partners with relationships over 2 years
- 3. About TechUSA: Scientific Solutions Scientific Recruiting and Staffing Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biodefense & clinical research Direct hire recruiting Contract & Temporary Staffing How can we help? Career Agents “ Help me, Help you!” Industry information resource Interview/resume coaching Salary negotiation
- 4. Today’s Topics Your Resume The Phone Screen & Interview Selling Skills Working with a Recruiter Job Search techniques
- 5. Resume Tips Resume vs. CV? Your CV is a comprehensive list of ALL of your professional experience, education, publications and other accomplishments from college onward. Your Resume is a focused marketing tool that summarizes & PROMOTES your experience and qualifications for the specific job/career you are applying for.
- 6. Resume Tips Develop a specific Objective Match it to the job that you’re applying for Be Positive & Dynamic “ To obtain a job as a Project Manager in the medical device industry” “ To further my career in a project management role that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and medical device experience in an organization where I can continue to develop and help achieve both the company’s and my team’s goals. Use Bulleted sentences that outline; Specific job duties and work functions Projects or Assignments Accomplishments Technical skills used Match the job – utilize key words that were in the job description
- 7. Resume Tips Use Action and Power words “ Oversaw undergraduate researchers and lab technicians for a protein characterization study.” “ Managed, mentored and directed four associates while successfully meeting critical research milestones for protein characterization study.” http://www.resume-help.org/resume_action_words.htm Use quantifying facts and figures Emphasize your work in terms of your results Paints the picture of what you accomplished “ Increased yield by 25%” “ Completed project 2 weeks ahead of schedule”
- 8. Resume Tips Want a Career Change? Highlight your strengths and aspirations that relate to that specific career Focus on transferable skills that are related to your career objectives. Outline the steps you’ve taken to move your career in that direction Emphasize past work experience, academic endeavors, volunteer activities, or even hobbies, clubs, community organizations & associations. Recommendation letters and references
- 9. Before an Interview Do your homework!!! Know the company Website, press releases, company financials Contact the company for more info and job description Who are their Competitors? …Alliances? …Clients? What are others saying? …industry blogs & news feeds Know the position Request a job description Ask around & get input from friends and colleagues Know your interviewer? Request an interview schedule Google & Linked-In
- 10. The Phone Interview Preparation & Planning! If the time is inconvenient ask to reschedule when possible Find a quiet & comfortable area. No kids, pets or TV Use a landline whenever possible Keep notes and Resume at hand List your strengths and weaknesses Examples that you want to touch on from your resume Write out any initial, relevant questions you have Practice interviewing (Family, Friends, Recruiter, Recorder) Schedule a prep & debriefing call with your recruiter
- 11. The Phone Interview How to ace the call Smile and be happy Be yourself Be respectful and use the person’s title, unless they ask you to use their first name Speak slowly and clearly Don’t interrupt! Take your time to collect your thoughts, if needed Answer the question that is asked, with short answers Ask follow up questions and show your interest
- 12. The Phone Interview What’s your goal? … to get the next interview! You be the closer! Ask if it is possible to meet in person Establish their timeline for the next step Thank them for their time and consideration
- 13. Interview Time! 10 General Tips Dress professionally & go light on the cologne Arrive 15 min early Smile and be friendly to EVERYONE you meet Use professional eye contact Listen & don’t interrupt Don’t slander Answer the question that was asked Be truthful and straightforward with your answers Get to know your interviewer and be personable Stay (or at least appear) calm & comfortable
- 14. Interview Time! Selling skills; what to think about before you answer the question Put yourself in their shoes… What kind of person do they want in a new hire? What are their needs that this position will fill? What kind of person will fit with their group? Ask questions???? What are their expectations? Answer, then ask… you’re not on the witness stand Remember, your are interviewing them as well How can you present yourself to meet those needs?
- 15. Interview Time! What are they looking for? 5 Traits That Hiring Managers Look For Ability & Suitability Willingness Manageability & Teamwork Professional Behavior Are you a problem solver? Sell yourself to the job that you are interviewing for!
- 16. Interview Time! What about the money? Know what the position pays ahead of time www.Salary.com or www.indeed.com/salary Be flexible & negotiable “ That which is equivalent to my career level” My recruiter will be handling those details with HR Is it all about the money? What new skills will you be learning Bonus and benefits? Is this a lateral or vertical move? Is it a new field?
- 17. Interview Time! Final notes: The best interviews are like conversations! Be Confident, not Arrogant Smile and try to make a friend Show that you are interested Be the closer!
- 18. Interview Time! Be the Closer! “ Ms. Manager, I’ve enjoyed our past hour together and I think that this is a job that I would enjoy and perform exceptionally well at. Based off of our interview is there any reason that you feel that I would not be a good fit for this position and if so, what questions can I help clarify?”
- 19. How To Ace The Interview! Questions?
- 20. How To Ace The Interview! Thank you!!! Chris Frew 410-584-9003 [email_address]