Video job interviews (also called virtual interviews) have been on the rise in recent years, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are relying heavily on video platforms. Even if you have experience with video conferencing with family and friends, a job interview is different, and you might not get a second chance.  

 

Helping You Ace Your Interview

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Here's where CareerPro Services can help. CareerPro Services offers interview coaching via Zoom, Google Meet, or FaceTime to ensure you are delivering the strongest possible interview.

 

Clients have the option of choosing a 60-minute "Professional Package" or an "Executive Package" which consists of two sessions: a 75-minute initial session (similar to the Professional Package) and a follow-up 45-minute session, geared toward whatever the client wants to discuss. Whatever package a client chooses, the initial session will consist of:

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• Learning important tips on how to ensure your virtual job interview is professional (camera set up, room, lighting, etc.)

• Discussing strategies before your interview and ways to set yourself apart

• Helping you think of different examples (stories) that you can use when answering questions; for example "Tell me about a time when ..."

• Addressing possible concerns (being fired, employment gap, bad performance review, etc.)

• Discussing concerns about past interviews (what went well, what didn't go well)

• A practice job interview (geared toward the job description) comprised of both behavioral and general questions

• Feedback on your interview answers and possible ways to make them stronger

• A review of various questions YOU should ask the interview, which will help you determine if the job is a good fit

• Discussing strategies after the interview (salary negotiations, thank yous, if you "forgot" to mention something important, etc.)

• A handout of everything discussed

• Acing the Interview, a comprehensive guide to further aid you in preparing for a successful interview

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 Interview coaching is especially beneficial if you: 

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• Have not interviewed in a while

• You've interviewed but haven't been hired

• You're changing careers or have been out of work a while and need to explain WHY they should hire you

• Need to explain a difficult past situation (like a termination) and don't know how to explain this

• Want to learn how to  negotiate a higher salary

• Have never interviewed by video

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What Sets Us Apart

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CareerPro Services has created an effective interview coaching program which has received positive response from clients.

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The program was developed based upon a unique blend of:

  

• Specialized training to become a certified interview coach (CEIP)

• 10+ years of interview coaching experience

• Past career experiences involving interviewing and hiring

• Surveys of hiring managers (administered by CareerPro Services)                                                to gain first-hand knowledge and insight of what they like/dislike

 

CareerPro Services is a recognized career expert:

   

• Contributing writer on interview topics for JobDig

• Published in No-Nonsense Job Interviews

• Mock interview judge for community college competitions

• Contributed comments addressing a carer topic in the StarTribune (Minneapolis, MN)

• Interview panel member for Minnesota State colleges and Universities DECA competition

• Speaker to area college and university  groups on interview topics​

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Your Investment:

 

Professional Session:  (60 minutes)

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• Learning important tips on how to ensure your virtual job interview is professional (camera set up, room, lighting, etc.)

• Discussing strategies before your interview and ways to set yourself apart

• Helping you think of different examples (stories) that you can use when answering questions (this is key in helping to distinguish yourself)

• Addressing possible concerns (being fired, employment gap, bad performance review, etc.)

• A practice (mock) job interview (geared toward the job description) comprised of both behavioral and general questions, along with immediate feedback on your responses

• Feedback on your interview answers and possible ways to make them stronger

• A review of various questions YOU should ask the interview, which will help you determine if the job is a good fit

• Discussing strategies after the interview, including salary negotiations

• A handout of everything discussed

• Acing the Interview, a comprehensive guide to further aid you in preparing for a successful interview

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Mock Interview Only Session: (30 minutes)

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• A review of tips on how to improve your video interview

• A mock interview with immediate feedback on your responses (includes general questions such as, "Name a weakness" to behavioral questions such as, "Tell me about a time when...")

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Are you ready to ace your interview?

 

Email careerproservices@gmail.com or call 320-260-6569 to schedule your appointment.

 

Remember, 87.5% of hiring managers agreed with this statement, "No matter how great your resume, if you don't interview well, chances are you won't get the job."

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