MY INTERVIEW PROCESS There were 2 phone interviews. The first was with a recruiter and the second was with the team I applied for. The first interview was a personality/culture fit interview. The second interview was a technical interview. ______________________________ THE PROCESS - Called to set up a "pre-screen" interview by a recruiter - 15-30 minute "pre-screen" interview with recruiter - Some people will receive a second interview with the recruiter /**** You may be given a background/reference check form around this stage in the process ****/ - The last interview was a 30-minute technical interview with the team I applied for. - There will be a minimum of 2 people to about 5-10 people - One or two people will head the conversation - A decision will be made within the same day or the following days - If given a verbal offer, ~ They will conduct a background, credit, reference, and previous employment check ~ If everything checks out, you will be given an official offer ______________________________ TIPS - Truly learn about the company - Don't simply relay information that everyone else will give - Know "why" and "how" you will fit into the company - Study the ISM's and pick a few that really mean something to you ~ They dig into why you chose them if you bring them up - Tell "true" stories that relate to the position - They really dig into your stories and qualifications. - Prepare and study stories so you can make them fit any S.T.A.R question - You are showing them what you have done in the past and how you will fit into the company - Study up for the technical interview - If your position is technical, they will ask some basic questions - Prepare. - If you don't know the answer, tell them! (Shows your an honest person) - Refresh yourself on technical concepts that you may have forgotten - PRACTICE YOUR RESPONSES! - Be yourself and relax - Want to relive the nerves? (Prepare and practice!) - We all had that exam we knew we were going to pass. Why was that? ~ We knew the answers prior because we studied and prepared. - Treat the interview like a professional conversation - Don't be stiff! - Show you will be fun to work with (Keep it professional) - DON'T HAVE NOTES! - Preparation is key! Study the information you don't know. - You will do better with a natural conversation so study up! - I suggest if you want to have notes, use only one notecard with important facts - The recruiter is there to help you! - If you have questions, ask. - Always follow up! - No matter the decision made, always follow up with everyone you speak with. DONT WORRY, YOU GOT THIS!