Interview Skills for Applicants

Formats: 4-hour virtual course  |  1-day instructor-led onsite

This high-impact course teaches you the art of interviewing. We will teach you how to prepare for an interview and provide in-depth responses to the most common interview questions. You will apply interview etiquette and prepare quality application packages for rating panels. And, you will practice during multiple mock interviews and learn how to leave a lasting impression.

Learning Objectives »

  • Prepare for interviews
  • Develop interviewing skills
  • Apply interview etiquette
  • Successfully answer common interview questions
  • Examine qualities employers value
  • Prepare quality application packages

Course Agenda »

Getting the Interview

  1. Creating Demand
  2. Qualities Employers Value
  3. Keys for Staying Marketable
  4. Accomplishment Mind Joggers
  5. Success Factor Analysis
  6. Turning Frustrations into Motivators
  7. Value Statements
  8. Using LinkedIn to Help You Find a Job

Interview Preparation

  1. Purpose of an Interview
  2. Types of Interviews
  3. Types of Questions
  4. Doing Your Research
  5. Preparing Your Story

Interview Skills and Techniques

  1. Calming Your Nerves
  2. First Impressions
  3. Nonverbal Communication
  4. Listening Skills
  5. Common Interview Questions
  6. Interview Guidelines
  7. Using “PAR” to Answer Questions
  8. Focusing on the Organization
  9. Questions to Ask the Interviewer
  10. Common Mistakes
  11. Concluding the Interview
  12. Follow-Up Methods
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Interview Skills for Applicants

Formats: 4-hour virtual course  |  1-day instructor-led onsite

This high-impact course teaches you the art of interviewing. We will teach you how to prepare for an interview and provide in-depth responses to the most common interview questions. You will apply interview etiquette and prepare quality application packages for rating panels. And, you will practice during multiple mock interviews and learn how to leave a lasting impression.

Learning Objectives »

  • Prepare for interviews
  • Develop interviewing skills
  • Apply interview etiquette
  • Successfully answer common interview questions
  • Examine qualities employers value
  • Prepare quality application packages

Course Agenda »

Getting the Interview

  1. Creating Demand
  2. Qualities Employers Value
  3. Keys for Staying Marketable
  4. Accomplishment Mind Joggers
  5. Success Factor Analysis
  6. Turning Frustrations into Motivators
  7. Value Statements
  8. Using LinkedIn to Help You Find a Job

Interview Preparation

  1. Purpose of an Interview
  2. Types of Interviews
  3. Types of Questions
  4. Doing Your Research
  5. Preparing Your Story

Interview Skills and Techniques

  1. Calming Your Nerves
  2. First Impressions
  3. Nonverbal Communication
  4. Listening Skills
  5. Common Interview Questions
  6. Interview Guidelines
  7. Using “PAR” to Answer Questions
  8. Focusing on the Organization
  9. Questions to Ask the Interviewer
  10. Common Mistakes
  11. Concluding the Interview
  12. Follow-Up Methods