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How To Interview
Employers expect today's applicants to be ready for the interview.
Sitting passively in an interview will not get you the job. Research is
necessary. Employers expect interview candidates to be more knowledgeable and
aware of industry trends. Preparation is the key to getting a job. Listed are
some general guidelines in preparing for your interviews.
- Know Yourself
- What you want to do and where you want to do it
- What you have to offer (Skills, accomplishments and goals)
- Complete the Self-Assessment for Interviewing (see pages 3-4)
- Look the Part
- Conservative well tailored look in suit, shoes and accessories
- Minimal jewelry
- Well groomed appearance (hair, nails, etc.)
- Minimal use of perfume or aftershave
- Research the Company and the Job
- Internet
- Career Resource Center
- Company literature
- Library
- Faculty
- Friends
- On site observation/Current employees
- How to Answer and Ask the Right Questions
- Anticipate key questions
- Review and practice answering most the commonly asked interview
questions (see page 2)
- Demonstrate interest in the company/position through your questions
(see pages 5-6)
- Effective Communication Skills
- What you say (verbal) must match your body language (non-verbal) or
people will pay more attention to your body language and not what you
are saying
- Verbal: clear, concise, relevant responses
- Non-verbal: good eye contact, good posture, appropriate facial
expressions and hand gestures
- Follow-up After the Interview
- Send a note of appreciation thanking the employer and restating
interest in the company (Not always recommended for on-campus
interviews)
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