Designed for Federal job applicants, his high-impact course teaches you the art of interviewing for government jobs. 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
- Creating Demand
- Qualities Employers Value
- Keys for Staying Marketable
- Accomplishment Mind Joggers
- Success Factor Analysis
- Turning Frustrations into Motivators
- Value Statements
- Using LinkedIn to Help You Find a Job
- Applying Through USAJOBS
Interview Preparation
- Purpose of an Interview
- Types of Interviews
- Types of Questions
- Doing Your Research
- Preparing Your Story
Interview Skills and Techniques
- Best Practices for the Federal Interview
- Calming Your Nerves
- First Impressions
- Nonverbal Communication
- Listening Skills
- Common Interview Questions
- Interview Guidelines
- Using “PAR” to Answer Questions
- Focusing on the Organization
- Questions to Ask the Interviewer
- Common Mistakes
- Concluding the Interview
- Follow-Up Methods
