Stage 1: First Impressions

Topics: Introduction, light conversation about sports, weather, traffic, etc.
Interviewer Expectations: Good, firm handshake; eye contact; proper interview attire/grooming.

Stage 2: Your Qualifications

Topics: Education - grades, choice of school and major, special interests, and achievements.

Work: Types of jobs held, level of responsibility experienced, tasks enjoyed most and least, what was gained.

Which of your experiences has been most rewarding to you?
What type of work environment appeals to you?
What skills have you developed?

Activities and Interests: Role in campus organizations, fraternities, sororities, extracurricular activities, hobbies, sports, cultural interests.

Are you active in any organizations or clubs?
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Interviewer Questions:
What led you to choose your field of study?
What subjects did you like best? Why?
Do your grades accurately reflect your capabilities?

Interviewer Expectations: Intelligence, knowledge, interests, willingness to work, maturity, ability to handle responsibility, leadership, attitude, enthusiasm.

Stage 3: Career Goals

Topics: Immediate and long-term objectives, interest in the company, geographical preferences.

Interviewer Questions:
What are your long-range and short-range goals and objectives? When and why did you establish these goals? How are you preparing yourself to achieve them?
What do you see yourself doing five years from now?
How would you describe yourself?
What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
What qualifications do you have that make you think that you will be successful?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?

Interviewer Expectations: Realistic knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, knowledge of opportunities, interest in the company, serious interest in career.

Stage 4: The Company

Topics: Company opportunities, training programs, corporate structure, benefits and educational opportunities, chances for promotion.

Interviewer Questions:
Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?
What do you know about our company?
What are your geographical preferences?
Will you relocate?
Willing to travel?

Interviewer Expectations: Informed and relevant questions, sincere interest in the company, appropriate but not undue interest in salary and benefits.

Stage 5: Conclusion

Topics: What you should do next (fill out applications, send transcripts, forward references), further steps the company will take, when you will be notified of interview results, cordial farewell.

Interviewer Expectations: Candidate’s attention to information as a sign of continued interest.

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