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Informational interviewing
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The second interview
Sample questions

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STEPS to Successful Career Planning

 

The STEPS model -  Implementation

How to market yourself

Interviewing

The Keys to Interviewing:   The Second Interview

Purpose:

The purpose of the second interview is:

For the employer to gain further information on the candidate’s personality and technical skills
For the employer to see if the candidate will be a good "fit" within their company culture.
For the candidate to investigate the organization.

Things to consider

Make sure you are clear on the following information before the interview!
  1. The name, title, business address, and phone number of the person coordinating the trip.
  2. Airline itinerary and hotel arrangements including transportation arrangements, maps, etc.,
  3. Clarify how expenses will be paid or reimbursed before the visit.

Preparation

With the logistics of the event completed, it is time to prepare for the visit.
The candidate should review their strengths, goals, accomplishments, etc., in relation to the position and company.
A thorough analysis of the company and it’s industry should be done.
This research should include the company’s annual report, industry publications, journals or newspaper articles.
The candidate should speak with individuals who work for the company (use the Career Information Network in the Career Education Center) but not the individuals directly involved with this visit.   
Another avenue for research is speaking with individuals who have done business with or are in competition with this company.    
Know the business; it’s mission, goals, business philosophy and management style.

The Visit

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