by Interviewing tips
Learn as much as you can about the company beforehand—
know its products and services, its profit margin, its management,
its culture, its dress code, and anything else you can think of.
Good sources are your career services center, a college or public
library, and the Internet.
Do practice interviews with a career counselor, friends, and family
members—or with yourself, in front of a mirror. Many career services
centers offer workshops, mock interviews, or one-on-one coaching.
Some even make videotapes of mock interviews.
Think about how your experience in work, classes, and activities can
relate to the job you’re seeking.
Allow plenty of time to get to the interview and, if possible,
visit the site in advance and time how long it takes to get there.
Plan your interview attire in advance and make sure your clothing
is pressed, your shoes are shined, and your hair and nails are well
groomed.
Bring extra copies of your resume and a list of references.
Speak slowly and clearly and don’t be afraid to pause for a moment
to collect your thoughts.
Be honest. Don’t try to cover up mistakes. Instead, focus on how
you learned from them.
Be assertive. Remember that the interview is a way for you to learn
if the job is right for you.
Ask the interviewer for a business card and send a thank-you note
or e-mail as soon as possible.
Learn as much as you can about the company beforehand—
know its products and services, its profit margin, its management,
its culture, its dress code, and anything else you can think of.
Good sources are your career services center, a college or public
library, and the Internet.
Do practice interviews with a career counselor, friends, and family
members—or with yourself, in front of a mirror. Many career services
centers offer workshops, mock interviews, or one-on-one coaching.
Some even make videotapes of mock interviews.
Think about how your experience in work, classes, and activities can
relate to the job you’re seeking.
Allow plenty of time to get to the interview and, if possible,
visit the site in advance and time how long it takes to get there.
Plan your interview attire in advance and make sure your clothing
is pressed, your shoes are shined, and your hair and nails are well
groomed.
Bring extra copies of your resume and a list of references.
Speak slowly and clearly and don’t be afraid to pause for a moment
to collect your thoughts.
Be honest. Don’t try to cover up mistakes. Instead, focus on how
you learned from them.
Be assertive. Remember that the interview is a way for you to learn
if the job is right for you.
Ask the interviewer for a business card and send a thank-you note
or e-mail as soon as possible.
