Preparation, mindset and effective communication are strategic skills used to excel in job interviews. Approaching interviews as a two-way engagement is crucial for assessing job opportunities while making a strong impression. In this session, the speakers will discuss best practices to gain valuable insights and leverage networks along with research methods to understand the interviewer, company culture and role expectations.

This session will also cover professional presentation, approaches to managing interview anxiety, different interview formats and structuring responses using the STAR method. Participants will gain practical strategies for answering challenging questions while demonstrating expertise and problem-solving capabilities. Additionally, post-interview success practices, including effective follow-up and thank-you emails, will be discussed to ensure a lasting positive impression.

By the end of this webinar, participants will feel informed, confident and equipped with actionable tools to navigate interviews successfully and advance their careers.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe a comprehensive pre-interview strategy including company and role research, leveraging professional networks for insights and preparing a mindset to approach interviews as a two-way evaluation process
• Identify effective interview techniques including structuring responses using the STAR method, addressing various interview formats and maintaining composure while answering challenging questions
• Discuss the necessary follow-up communication strategies to implement, including thank-you emails, to reinforce candidacy leaving a solid, positive impression

Faculty:

Tammy Gooler Loeb, CPCC, Career & Executive Leadership Coach

Elizabeth Gross, Owner, Job Search Divas

ACHE Qualifying Education Credit 

This activity is eligible for 1 ACHE Qualifying Education credit toward earning or maintaining your FACHE credential. 

Credits must be self-reported at My ACHE upon completion of this activity.