1. Acing the interview:
Tips for turning your opportunity into a job offer
Janice Goff, Regional Operations Manager at Adecco Staffing

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About us
Adecco provides free temporary, contract and direct-hire staffing services to job seekers.
To help you realize your goals, we offer career counseling, resume enhancement,
interview preparation, skills training and advice about local job markets and workplace
trends, as well as one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the industry.
Please visit us at adeccousa.com to learn more.

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About our presenter
Janice Goff
Regional Operations Manager at Adecco Staffing
• Recruits and helps the branches identify top
talent to staff their branches ensuring they
have the right people in the right positions
• Successfully leads the Los Angeles and Hawaii
region’s communication program and training
schedules

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Agenda
• Effective ways to prepare for an interview
• Tips for keeping your cool and answering tough questions while in the hot seat
• Ways to demonstrate your value
• How to determine if the company is a good fit for you
• What to do after the interview to seal the deal

5. Introduction
Before your interview

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Preparation is key
• Understand the position you are interviewing for
• Dress appropriately for the company AND for the industry
• Know your logistics:
Who What When Where How

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Preparation
• Research everything you can about the
company you’re interviewing for
• Try to find out who you will be interviewing with
• Review your resume
• Prepare answers for each area you may be
asked about

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Anticipate the common questions
• Tell me about yourself
• Why you are interested in the position
• How your background and skills apply to this
particular position
• What sets you apart from other candidates
they may meet

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Know your top strengths
• Take time to write down your top 5 strengths
• Think about how you have used them to help improve your ability
to do a great job
• Memorize one example of how each strength applies to your
current or past positions

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Be ready for the tough parts
• Prepare for the harrowing questions you
may be asked:
- What are your weaknesses?
- Why did you leave your last position?
- Why do you want to leave your current
position?
- Tell me about a challenging situation
and how you overcame it.
• Take a deep breath to consider each
question before answering.

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When it’s your turn to ask questions
• Wait until you are prompted to ask the questions
you have reserved.
Some questions you may want to ask:
• What are the main factors you’ll use to determine
the right person for this job?
• How do you define success in this position?
• What are the key challenges I would experience
in this position if hired?

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Practice, practice, practice
• Ask a friend or family member to practice
with you
• They should be asking questions you may
not expect
• Use their feedback to improve your answers
and general comfort level
• Make sure your responses sound natural
and conversational

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A few simple tips
• Get plenty of rest the night before
• Eat something beforehand
• Keep active, consider exercise
• Check the mirror before you leave
• Arrive early but not too early

14. Introduction
During the interview

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Items to remember during your interview
• Make sure to answer honestly and directly
• Be as brief as possible
• Organize your answers
• Prepare a few questions to ask each interviewer you meet with

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Don’t forget these basics
Be sure to bring these important items:
• A few hard copies of your resume
• Pen and paper pad or something to write on
• Reference information –
make sure contact information is up to date
• Recent letters of recommendation if you have any

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The four intangibles
Enthusiasm Technical
interest
Confidence Intensity

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Closing the interview
• Take time to ask questions
• Mention pertinent information that has not
been discussed
• Ask about next steps and a likely timeline
• Smile
• Shake hands
• Don’t forget to thank the interviewer

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What you shouldn’t do
• Ask about salary, benefits, work hours, parking, etc.
• Take credit for tasks you didn’t do
• Not taking credit for things you did do
• Stumble over your words or ramble on about
irrelevant details
• Be negative in any way

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The follow-up
• Call your recruiter if applicable
• Continue to sell yourself
• Send a thank you note or email

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Putting it all together
• Prepare yourself by researching and
understanding the company and yourself
• Practice often
• Give yourself the chance to put your best
foot forward
• Be sure to follow-up in an appropriate way

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Question + Answer

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