Interviewing

This highly acclaimed video will help you avoid the pitfalls of the interview process-because getting an interview is only the beginning. Before you walk through the door for an interview, you had better know a few things: what the business is all about, how to stay cool under pressure, and how you feel about working with people of different races and genders. After all, an interview is a serious conversation about business, how you react to stress, and what kind of person you are. Common Mistakes People Make in Interviews is an informative and effective program that helps job seekers anticipate what employers are looking for. Using a wrong way/right way format, the video illustrates the things to do and not to do in an interview so you can convey the right attitude, project a professional image-and get a job offer. Perfect for job-search agencies, libraries, career-oriented classes, or anyone who wants to ace an interview. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (27 minutes)

The job interview is one of the most taxing and stressful experiences that we go through in our lives. This video guides the viewer through the interview process with an enthusiastic host and representatives from four of the most successful businesses in the country. These representatives give advice on how to conduct yourself professionally in the interview situation and how to impress the interviewer with your poise and personality. The video is divided into three sections: what to do before, during, and after the interview. It begins by preparing the viewer with several tips for an impressive resume and suggestions for developing a strong mental attitude before the interview. To aid this preparation, fifty of the most frequent and most difficult questions asked in an interview are listed in the workbook and discussed on tape so you can practice them and be ready. Personal appearance, when to arrive, what to bring, and what to ask are all covered in the useful section on during the interview." It gives beneficial suggestions on how to answer the dreaded "Tell me a little about yourself" and "What are your weaknesses?" questions. The video also discusses the timing and contents of thank-you letters. Several example thank-you letters are included in the workbook. The video fully prepares viewers for a successful interview experience. A must for every person getting started in the job hunt.A Cambridge Educational Production. One 30-minute video and workbook."

What can you tell me about yourself?" "Why do you want to leave your current job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" Common questions, but difficult to answer. This program uses a quiz-show format and career experts to help job-seekers recognize good and bad answers to many of the most common questions-with an emphasis on preparation on the part of the person interviewed. Key principles of effective interviewing are outlined and applied in simulated interview situations. A Cambridge Educational Production. (22 minutes)"

Requiring several applicants to complete some kind of shared exercise, the group interview is designed to assess collaborative and team-building skills as well as personal initiative. This program helps students prepare for joint interview situations and the demands they make on applicants. Starting with one-on-one and group case studies to illustrate specific contrasts, the video explores segments that make up a typical multi-applicant interview, including an introduction, an ice-breaker, a group activity, an individual assessment, and a wrap-up. The roles of the facilitator-often an HR official-and the observers or assessors are also explored. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (24 minutes)

Job interviews are, by nature, challenging and stressful-but they don't have to be a complete mystery. This program illustrates the basic interview format that most applicants can expect and the best way to deal with each phase of it. Featuring a dramatized case study, the video follows a motorcycle technician who has been unemployed for several months and has no clue about how to prepare for an interview or make a good impression during one. With help from a sharp young interview coach, he learns about proper prep techniques, practicing with mock interviews, listening and communication skills, articulating career goals, using appropriate body language, asking questions, and seeking feedback. (24 minutes)

With so much at stake in today's job market, an interview has to be handled just right. This ABC News program follows Peggy Klaus, a career and communications coach, as she takes an anxious job-seeker under her wing. In a heady prep session, Peggy and her client discuss the importance of eye contact, confident body language, confident tone, and good grammar and vocabulary. But Peggy takes her mentoring a step further: during the interview, she feeds instructions via a remote transmitter to the applicant, who wears a tiny earphone receiver. Peggy's strategy focuses on dispelling naive expectations and forcing the potential employee to proactively drive the interview." (11 minutes)"

The significance of networking and informational interviewing is made clear in this video. It shows students how to find networking opportunities and contacts, as well as develop techniques for conducting informational interviews. (28 minutes)

This video presents specific steps to go through after an interview, with a focus on maintaining a network and keeping up the momentum of the job search. How to turn a rejection into a positive experience is also discussed. (29 minutes)

The most intimidating and the most crucial part of a job search, the interview either results in a job offer or it doesn't...no second chances. This program covers preparing for an interview, dressing for an interview, using body language to good advantage, articulating skills and abilities, answering difficult questions, and handling salary and benefits issues. Emphasis is placed on being prepared and relaxed during the most important step of the job search process. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (12 minutes)

Three essential steps in interview preparation are spotlighted in this video: knowing one's self, knowing the position, and knowing the company. The STAR, or Situation-Task-Action-Result, framework is featured. (29 minutes)

This two-volume series takes an in-depth look at the interview process from both sides of the desk. Focusing on the different aspects and challenges faced by both the interviewer and the interviewee, this comprehensive series will be an invaluable resource for everyone. A Cambridge Educational Production.

Strategies for the Interviewee helps viewers determine what types of jobs or careers they are most qualified for and what to expect during the interview. Strategies for the Interviewee goes further than just discussing typical tell me about yourself" types of questions by preparing viewers for any style of interview. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of becoming familiar with new technologies used in the interview process, including Internet teleconferencing, video interviewing, and more. Learn how not to be eliminated during telephone and face-to-face screening interviews by being prepared and armed with appropriate information. Viewers learn what the interviewer is looking for in the best applicant and the chances they may need to take to set themselves apart from other applicants...and receive a job offer. Contains interviews with human resource personnel to provide firsthand information on new interview concepts and uncovers the secrets of successful interviewees.A Cambridge Educational Production. One 28-minute video."

This program goes beyond the standard interview practices to help the interviewer determine what assets the potential employee possesses that fit the company's needs. Learn about laws that affect the interview process and discover how to read between the lines" to get past the standard wall of answers given by applicants. The secrets of effective power interviewing are uncovered. Interviewers learn what types of questions to ask to uncover the true work habits of the interviewee and how he or she will react in various work situations. Discover the benefits of using the telephone to conduct screening interviews and identify ways to learn the most about the applicant before the first face-to-face meeting. The program also discusses using features of the Internet for pre-screening purposes and to get a feel for the applicant's knowledge and familiarity with advancing technologies. An important preparation tool for anyone involved in the interview process on the employer's side of the desk.A Cambridge Educational Production. One 28-minute video."

What mistakes do ex-offenders commonly make during a job interview? This program is designed to help prepare job candidates to make the most of their meetings with prospective employers. Topics in this thorough job-hunting tool include dressing for success, using body language to convey positive messages, clearly articulating pertinent skills and abilities, coping with difficult questions, and negotiating salary and benefits. Featured experts include Linda Manson, Jason Cosley, and Janet Ginzberg. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A Cambridge Educational Production. (22 minutes)

This program presents strategies for dealing with adversity during an interview, and shows you how to divert the emphasis away from your disability and toward your skills. It demonstrates specific ways to show the interviewer your strengths and resourcefulness and how they would be useful on the job. The three key elements for success are discussed, along with the impact of a positive attitude, your rights according to the law, and tips for staying positive during the job search process. A Cambridge Educational Production. (23 minutes)