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Interviewing Skills Training Course for Federal Applicants

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

Designed for Federal job applicants, this 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. Then practice through multiple mock interviews to 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. Qualities Employers Value
  2. Accomplishment Mind Joggers
  3. Success Factor Analysis
  4. Turning Frustrations into Motivators

Interview Preparation

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

Interview Skills and Techniques

  1. Best Practices for the Federal Interview
  2. Calming Your Nerves
  3. First Impressions
  4. Nonverbal Communication
  5. Listening Skills
  6. Common Interview Questions
  7. Interview Guidelines
  8. Using “PAR” to Answer Questions
  9. Focusing on the Organization
  10. Questions to Ask the Interviewer
  11. Common Mistakes
  12. Concluding the Interview
  13. Follow-Up Methods
Shot of a group of businesspeople attending a conference

Interviewing Skills Training Course for Federal Applicants

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

Designed for Federal job applicants, this 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. Then practice through multiple mock interviews to 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. Qualities Employers Value
  2. Accomplishment Mind Joggers
  3. Success Factor Analysis
  4. Turning Frustrations into Motivators

Interview Preparation

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

Interview Skills and Techniques

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