Learn about the job search and interview process, including the proper steps to succeed before, during, and after an interview.
Learn about the job search and interview process, including the proper steps to succeed before, during, and after an interview. Discover what you need to know about the company, position, and salary before you go into your interview. Review the different types of interviews, learn how to close the sale, and find the appropriate method for following up on an interview. Gain and practice all the tools for job interview success.
Skills you’ll gain
Interviewing SkillsJob InterviewsJob Search StrategiesPhone InterviewsStructured InterviewCertified Employment Interview ProfessionalWhat You'll Learn
- Navigate the job search and interview process through its proper steps before, during, and after an interview
- Research the company, job position, and salary before going into an interview
- Prepare key job-search tools including a resume, cover letter, application information, salary history, and professional references
- Identify and compare the different types of interviews, including phone and structured interviews
- Present your achievements through a personal commercial and close the sale during an interview
- Handle difficult interview situations such as conflict, discussing your weaknesses, and explaining being fired, then follow up appropriately
Key Takeaways
- Job interview success depends on preparation before, during, and after the interview, not just the interview itself.
- Knowing the company, the position, and the salary in advance is part of planning for an interview.
- A complete set of job-search tools includes a resume, cover letter, application information, salary history, and professional references.
- Communicating your achievements and what you offer the employer is central to presenting your personal commercial.
- Difficult situations such as handling conflict, discussing weaknesses, and explaining being fired can be prepared for in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
The course covers the job search and interview process, including the steps to succeed before, during, and after an interview. It addresses what to know about the company, position, and salary, the different types of interviews, how to close the sale, and how to follow up after an interview.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will gain interviewing skills, job search strategies, and experience with job interviews, phone interviews, and structured interviews. The course also relates to the Certified Employment Interview Professional skill area.
How should I prepare before an interview according to this course?
The course teaches you to investigate the company, the job position, and the salary, and to prepare tools such as your resume, cover letter, application information, salary history, and professional references.
Does this course address difficult interview situations?
Yes. The course includes an overview of difficult situations and covers handling conflict, discussing your weakness, and explaining getting fired.
What does the course say about following up after an interview?
The course helps you find the appropriate method for following up on an interview as part of the steps to take after the interview.
Transcript
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Welcome to the Job Interview Success Course. In this course you will learn about the job search process and learn how to identify the interview process in order to follow the proper steps to succeed before, during, and after an interview. We will then review the job interview tools that you will need to use throughout the entire interview process. Next, we will discuss the pre-interview investigation on what you need to know about the company, position, and salary before you go into your interview. We will then review how to prepare for the interview in order to be able to effectively answer any type of interview question, after which we will review how to discuss difficult situations such as how you handle conflict, discussing your weakness, and how to discuss if you have been fired. We will then review the different types of interviews and variety of types of interview questions and how to effectively answer and ask questions during the interview. Subsequently, we will review the proper interview techniques of what to remember and what to avoid. Finally, we will wrap up with how to close the sale and what follow-up is necessary after the interview.
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