Congratulations! You got your foot in the door.
| Get Ready |
Prepare to answer interview questions.
Know the do's and don'ts in an interview |
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| Presentation |
Be neat and clean
Be on time
Be confident
Be ready to talk about YOU |
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| Introductions |
Exchange names
Shake hands
Chit-chat (small talk)
Speak clearly
First impressions count! |
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| Questions & Response |
Interviewer asks questions about you, your work experiences, and interests & goals.
Might ask about your knowledge of the company
Avoid answering with one word, or saying "I don't know." |
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| Details |
Interviewer offers details of the job & how you might fit
You will be given the opportunity to say how you can help the company
Interviewer will be looking for signs of your work ethic and values |
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| Conclude |
Interviewer summarizes conversation
You restate interest in job and why you are qualifications
Ask for the job!
If the interviewer doesn't explain next step - ask "what's the next step?"
Ask for business card
Send thank you note
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| Rate how you think you did on your interview. |
Were you on time?
Did you shake hands?
Were you clean? (hair, breath, clothes, shoes)
Was your clothing appropriate?
Was your overall appearance appropriate?
Did you refrain from eating, smoking or chewing gum/tobacco during the interview?
Did you convey a positive attitude?
Did you speak slowly, loudly and clearly enough?
Did you use good grammar?
Did you answer questions with more than one word?
Did you have all the paperwork you needed?
Did you thank the interviewer for their time? |
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NO
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| If you can answer Yes to all these questions, you’ve done well! If you answered No to any of these questions, work on those areas for the next interview. Interview skills are great skills to work on. It's not unheard of for people to go to an interview just to practice. They might know well in advance that they won't take the job if offered. |
