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Interviewing Overview
 

Why do employers interview? To find the best person for the job. What is your role during the

interview? To prove that you are the best person for the job. In addition, you want to determine if the

role, manager, and company are a good fit. Try to think of interviewing as a two-way discovery

conversation. Done well, interviews can help you uncover the problems that need to be solved in the

organization and how your skills, talents, and competencies can best be brought to bear to solve those

problems. That means that you need to be prepared, alert, energized, and ready to match your skills

with the position requirements. Be prepared with short and specific examples of how you've effectively

solved similar problems in the past.  The goal at the end of every interview is for you to be moved to

the next step, ending of course in an offer!

This section offers information and resources on how to present your best professional self, how to

comfortably and effectively respond to challenging questions, and how to demonstrate the skills,

experience, and motivation that will make you quickly successful in the role. The Interviewing

Overviews deal specifically with:

understanding the interview process

presenting yourself professionally
anticipating and responding to potential questions
identifying non-verbal behaviors that hinder you
deferring salary discussion until the optimal time
securing the job following the interview

 
Interviewing with Different Generations

Today, it is entirely possible that you will be interviewed not only by people from your generation but

also with people from other generations. This is an important consideration for you as each generation

brings unique perspectives and values to the hiring process. For example:

Veterans (born prior to 1945) often value strong work ethics, company loyalty, dedication and

sacrifice, and respect for authority. Veterans may appreciate your stories that demonstrate your loyalty

to an organization or surviving during a difficult time in the organization. They may also view longevity

in one organization as a positive.

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Boomers (born between 1946-1964) have often been characterized as ambitious, driven, optimistic,

and often became skilled at navigating the corporate hierarchy. At the same time, many Boomers have

a value around personal growth. Stories about how you’ve gone “above and beyond” to accomplish a

task, how you’ve developed yourself, and how you’ve used your influencing and negotiating skills to

accomplish a goal may be useful to discuss during your interview.

Gen X’ers ( born between 1965-1980) were the first generation to grow up with computers, so tech

literacy may be an area of discussion. Many Gen X’ers have grown up to be independent and self-

reliant (often having both parents in the workforce) so personal descriptors that include “self-

motivated,” and “self-directed” and examples of entrepreneurial thinking may be appreciated by this

generation.

Millennials ( born after 1981) often have values around achievement, diversity, change, and civic

duty. Like the Gen X’ers, they are also tech savvy. Stories of how you’ve worked well in a diverse

team, how you’ve positively adapted to or led change, and stories of team achievements are examples

of what you might want to present. If you are applying to a management position, be sure to provide

examples of how you’ve mentored and developed your direct reports.

Are there any strengths that all generations value? Yes, relating examples of your problem-solving,

teamwork, and clear communication skills will work with all generations!

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