tips for an interview
Structured meeting between you and the employer
Interviewing is a skill to be developed
The purpose of an interview is to
Allow you to assess the position and nature of the organization to determine if there’s a fit between your professional goals and the job needs Allow the Interviewer to gather information regarding your interests, skills, & abilities to determine if you will meet their
Phone or Screening Interview: Used to narrow the field
One-on-One Interview: Most common type; usually conducted by hiring official
Group/Panel Interview: Conducted by several people at once
Research the company and position
Company website
Information sessions
Know yourself and be able to articulate (sell yourself):
Skills
Strengths
Accomplishments
Career goals
Areas of development
Why you should be hired
Based on your research and knowledge of yourself, communicate your “fit” with the company
Be prepared to ask and answer questions and provide specific examples
Be prompt and prepared
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
Scout location/parking prior to interview date
Bring extra copies of resume
Bring Reference List (name, title, complete address, telephone, and email)
Bring list of questions for interviewer
Showing up late (traffic / one time)
Keeping your Cell Phone on (Switch it off/ put it on Silent)
Limp hand shake (Shake it like you means it)
Chat up the storm (Be prepared for the Interview)
Interviewer – Best friend (Professional Distance)
Ignoring Body Language (Slouching, Leaning, cross leg, biting nail, scrolling hair)
Over dressed / under dressed – Black Suit & tile for Men, White shirt, Formal black pants / skirt for women
Not Thanking – Thank you through email
Tips for projecting a positive image
When entering the room, give the appearance of high energy and selfconfidence. Walk briskly and SMILE!
Shake hands firmly but don’t crush bones
Maintain eye contact throughout the interview
Sit up
Interviewing is a skill to be developed
The purpose of an interview is to
Allow you to assess the position and nature of the organization to determine if there’s a fit between your professional goals and the job needs Allow the Interviewer to gather information regarding your interests, skills, & abilities to determine if you will meet their
Phone or Screening Interview: Used to narrow the field
One-on-One Interview: Most common type; usually conducted by hiring official
Group/Panel Interview: Conducted by several people at once
Research the company and position
Company website
Information sessions
Know yourself and be able to articulate (sell yourself):
Skills
Strengths
Accomplishments
Career goals
Areas of development
Why you should be hired
Based on your research and knowledge of yourself, communicate your “fit” with the company
Be prepared to ask and answer questions and provide specific examples
Be prompt and prepared
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
Scout location/parking prior to interview date
Bring extra copies of resume
Bring Reference List (name, title, complete address, telephone, and email)
Bring list of questions for interviewer
Showing up late (traffic / one time)
Keeping your Cell Phone on (Switch it off/ put it on Silent)
Limp hand shake (Shake it like you means it)
Chat up the storm (Be prepared for the Interview)
Interviewer – Best friend (Professional Distance)
Ignoring Body Language (Slouching, Leaning, cross leg, biting nail, scrolling hair)
Over dressed / under dressed – Black Suit & tile for Men, White shirt, Formal black pants / skirt for women
Not Thanking – Thank you through email
Tips for projecting a positive image
When entering the room, give the appearance of high energy and selfconfidence. Walk briskly and SMILE!
Shake hands firmly but don’t crush bones
Maintain eye contact throughout the interview
Sit up