Interview Preparation Tips
Preparation:
Learn about the organization.
Have a specific job or jobs in mind
Review your qualifications for the job.
Prepare answers to broad questions about yourself.
Review your resume.
Practice an interview with a friend or relative
Arrive before the scheduled time of your interview.
Personal appearance:
Be well groomed.
Dress appropriately.
Do not chew gum or smoke.
The interview:
Relax and answer each question concisely.
Respond promptly.
Use good manners.
Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.
Use proper English—avoid slang.
Be cooperative and enthusiastic.
Use body language to show interest.
Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions whose answers can easily be found on the companyWeb site. Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made.
Thank the interviewer when you leave and, as a follow-up, in writing.
Test (if employer gives one):
Listen closely to instructions.
Read each question carefully.
Write legibly and clearly.
Budget your time wisely and don't dwell on one question.
Information to bring to an interview:
Social Security card.
Government-issued identification (driver's license).
Resume. Although not all employers require applicants to bring a resume, you should be able to furnish the interviewer information about your education, training, and previous employment.
References. Employers typically require three references. Get permission before using anyone as a reference. Make sure that they will give you a good reference. Try to avoid using relatives as references.
Transcripts. Employers may require an official copy of transcripts to verify grades, coursework, dates of attendance, and highest grade completed or degree awarded
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Before interview evaluate your self
Think about an important interview you have had. Evaluating your performance in that interview will help you to prepare for a future one:
1. List 3 things which made the interview a success.
2. a) List 3 things about the interview that you would change
b) For each of these three items, explain what you are going to do to improve for your next interview.
3. Were some of the interviewer's questions difficult to answer? What were they? How would you respond if asked again?
Self Evaluation
4. What skills/qualities was the employer looking for? How could you better present these skills next time?
5. What further information do you need in order to determine if you would accept an offer?
6. What do you like/dislike about this company? (Consider a graph or other way to rate and compare the companies with which you have interviewed).
1. List 3 things which made the interview a success.
2. a) List 3 things about the interview that you would change
b) For each of these three items, explain what you are going to do to improve for your next interview.
3. Were some of the interviewer's questions difficult to answer? What were they? How would you respond if asked again?
Self Evaluation
4. What skills/qualities was the employer looking for? How could you better present these skills next time?
5. What further information do you need in order to determine if you would accept an offer?
6. What do you like/dislike about this company? (Consider a graph or other way to rate and compare the companies with which you have interviewed).
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