Preparation
is an important part of the interview process. The time you spend preparing
prior to the interview will be time well spent in your job search process. The
following are some tips on what you can do to prepare yourself before, during,
and after a job interview.
Before the Interview
Review
the Job Specification and Position Description.
Review
your résumé and be prepared to discuss your relevant skills.
Decide
who your references are. They should be a current or past supervisor, coworker,
teacher/professor or associate who has knowledge of your work history, skills,
abilities, accomplishments, initiative, education and integrity. Get permission
to use their name in advance and collect their current contact information
(including e-mail address).
Bring
extra copies of your résumé and a notebook.
Dress
for Success -Appearance should reflect maturity and self-confidence. Be neat,
clean, and dress in good taste.
Find
out where the interview will be, obtain clear directions, and confirm the time.
Plan to arrive 10- 15 minutes early.
During the Interview
Relax!
Think of the interview as a conversation, not an interrogation.
Be
enthusiastic, confident, courteous, and honest.
Listen
to the questions carefully and give clear, concise, and thoughtful answers.
Convey
interest in the organization and knowledge of the position.
Ask
relevant questions about the job or department.
Present
a list of your references and any letters of recommendation or reference that
you may have to offer.
End
the interview with a firm handshake and thank the interview panel for their
time and consideration.
After the Interview
Send
a concise 1 – 3 paragraph thank-you letter within 24 to 48 hours of the
interview. Reiterate your interest in the position, mention anything you know
reinforces you as a good fit for the job, and your contact information.
If
you are not selected for the job, it is OK to politely ask an interviewer which
area(s) you could improve on in the future!
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