Second interviews

Second interviews, further evidence collection and examination, and thorough evaluations of operational and maintenance records were con-... 

To demonstrate that you are a well-organized person, refer to your planner or PDA during job interviews, and don t be afraid to make notes during the interview. If a potential employer wants to schedule a second interview, take out your planner or PDA, and schedule an appointment on the spot. 

Using market research techniques for a new product as yet unknown to potential users is more apt to result in failure than success. End users, fabricators, and other purchasing influences generally respond objectively and frankly when questioned on the potential value of a new product. On a second interview, however, it would be difficult to obtain more definitive statements on precise potential by year for volume, price, package type, order points, and... 

This chapter provides a thorough understanding of informational and standard interviews and shows how to navigate them for maximum effect. Chapter 6 follows through with all the information, tips, and advice you will need to anticipate every requirement and protocol of off-site, group, panel, and campus interviews, as well as case, recruiter, internal, and second interviews. 

Take your suit or interview uniform to the dry cleaner to get ready for your next appointment, and plan what to wear if you get called back for a second interview tomorrow. 

My first interviewer told me a bit about a recent, untraditional ad campaign the company was involved in. So, when I met with the second interviewer, I mentioned the campaign and asked if the firm was planning to continue exploring innovative advertising methods. 

In any case, you won t have time for even one good success story, so you have no choice buf to focus on facfs. Be prepared to know whaf fhey are and make as compelling a case as you can for yourself. Don t be shy. Campus recruiters expecf a hard sell because of fime limitations and the sheer number of sfudents who want to be interviewed. Once you get a date for a second interview, you can work on presenting yourself at length— and with a little more polish. 

You will face a number of difficult questions during your job search. Exhibit 7-1 lists a few of these questions, which you should think about before you go on any interviews. The next sections of this chapter discuss other tough questions that are typically asked in interviews, as well detailed strategies for answering them, followed by discussion of how fo go about getting a second interview if you don t get the job. The emphasis here, however, is on succeeding—and if you are alert, well prepared, and primed to think on your feet, you will accomplish nothing less. 

This facfic shows fhaf you are interesfed in working for the company your persistence, follow-through, and enthusiasm show the person who is hiring that you have the confidence and initiative necessary to do the job. Joia s persistence paid off. She was beffer prepared for the second interview and was able to effectively demonstrate that she was the right person to fill fhe job opening. 

You feel that you did poorly in the first interview because of extenuating circumstances. For Example, Dana didn t receive an offer for a second interview either. She hadn t been feeling well because she had a cold. Dana simply called her interviewer the next day to explain that she had not been feeling well and did nof feel fhaf she was able fo demonsfrafe fhaf she was fhe right fit for the job. Most people are sympathetic to this situation. After some persuasion, Dana convinced her interviewer to schedule another interview. 

For example, Claire, a New York publicist, had a great interview with a company based in Los Angeles. At the second interview, salary, job title, and benefits were discussed. In fact, she was offered the position of senior publicist for a branch office that was scheduled to open in New York in the near future. Claire accepted the job, which was offered by her prospective supervisor, a vice president with the company. Based on that meeting, she gave notice at her current job and then made plans to start with the company at its New York office. 

The secret to a successful interview is learning how to participate actively in the interview process. Don t take a passive stance and expect your interviewer to do all the work. Unfortunately, some people are less skilled than others about asking questions and guiding the conversation toward a satisfying end. The question in your mind should always be, "How can I make fhis interview a great interview " Usually there s something more you can do if you really wanf a job. Chapfer 7 tells you about some of your options, including how fo follow-up if you need a second interview (see Exhibit 7-3) and how to correct an interview mistake or a misstatement in a thank-you note. 

The Director of Human Resources began the interview, "Jasmine, we have had a chance to review your digital portfolio of mastery knowledge and competencies and subsequendy have asked you here for two previous interviews. The first interview was an observation by the Team Development Director and Plant Director of you leading a team through a problem solving exercise. The second interview was a group interview of five possible employees you would supervise if you were hired. ... 

Fig. 3 Christopher, second interview. Student who did not develop his entrepreneurial capabilities during the course...

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