Interview Preparation: Tips for Successful Job Interviews, Assignments of Computer Science

Download Interview Preparation: Tips for Successful Job Interviews and more Assignments Computer Science in PDF only on Docsity! Real World Lab: Interviewing © 1994 M.M. Moore 1 Interviewing Skills Top Reasons Interviewees Fail: • Poor communication skills • Lack of preparation • Poor appearance • Failure to keep eye contact • Inappropriate background or interests • Lack of enthusiasm • Lack of poise or self-confidence • Too aggressive or overbearing • Late to the interview • Unrealistic salary demands • Lack of extra-curricular activities Real World Lab: Interviewing © 1994 M.M. Moore 2 Being Prepared • Take Inventory! - Strongest skills - Greatest areas of expertise - Personality Strengths (AND weaknesses) - Key accomplishments • Do your homework - Research the company - Know who you're talking to - Know what they're looking for • Practice, Practice, Practice! - Talk in front of a mirror - Record or videotape yourself - Role play with a friend - Do some "real" practice interviews Real World Lab: Interviewing © 1994 M.M. Moore 3 Types of Interviews • Screening • Stress • Situational / Technical • Behavioral • Team (or: Firing Squad) Real World Lab: Interviewing © 1994 M.M. Moore 4 Screening Interview • Generally with an HR person, who decides where you might fit • Likely to be "scripted" • Mention COMMON buzzwords for your technical abilities • Don't get too technical! • Be as specific as possible about your abilities and interests