DURING THE INTERVIEW
1. Arrive Early: Arrive 10 – 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time. Take into consideration
traffic you might encounter and parking.
2. Arrive Prepared: You should bring with you extra copies of your resume, a list of at least 3
professional references, and a pen and paper. Some employers may also require you to bring your
academic transcripts. All of these items should be organized in a folio.
3. Make A Good First Impression: When meeting someone for the first time, people often form
opinions about others during the first 30 seconds. Your appearance, behavior, and attitude are
important factors that contribute to that first impression.
Appearance
answers. Provide examples of your qualifications whenever possible. If confused about the question,
ask for clarification. Pausing to consider your answer is ok. (See Appendix 3 for Appropriate PreEmployment
Inquiries)
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
1. Evaluate Interview And Position: Determine how well the interview went and if you should do
anything differently next time. Evaluate whether the job/organization is a good fit for you.
2. Write A Thank You: Write a brief letter or note of thanks for the interview. Reiterate your interest
in the position and briefly state why you are the best candidate.
3. Follow Up: If you don’t hear from the interviewer in a week after you were told a decision would be
made, call to inquire about their decision and to express your continued interest in the position.
1. Arrive Early: Arrive 10 – 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time. Take into consideration
traffic you might encounter and parking.
professional references, and a pen and paper. Some employers may also require you to bring your
academic transcripts. All of these items should be organized in a folio.
3. Make A Good First Impression: When meeting someone for the first time, people often form
opinions about others during the first 30 seconds. Your appearance, behavior, and attitude are
important factors that contribute to that first impression.
Appearance
- Dress professionally. Dress in modern stylish clothes, no flashy colors or styles. Err on the side of being overdressed.
- Use make-up moderately.
- Make sure your hair, mustache and/or beard are well trimmed.
- Don’t overdo use of jewelry.
- Shine your shoes, clean your fingernails, and clean your glasses.
- Avoid strong perfumes, colognes, or aftershaves.
- Carry yourself proudly.
- Use a firm handshake.
- Maintain good eye contact.
- Smile and be friendly to everybody.
- Follow the interviewer’s lead.
- Do not overextend the interview.
- Project confidence and enthusiasm.
- Show sincerity and commitment.
- Be optimistic.
answers. Provide examples of your qualifications whenever possible. If confused about the question,
ask for clarification. Pausing to consider your answer is ok. (See Appendix 3 for Appropriate PreEmployment
Inquiries)
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
1. Evaluate Interview And Position: Determine how well the interview went and if you should do
anything differently next time. Evaluate whether the job/organization is a good fit for you.
2. Write A Thank You: Write a brief letter or note of thanks for the interview. Reiterate your interest
in the position and briefly state why you are the best candidate.
3. Follow Up: If you don’t hear from the interviewer in a week after you were told a decision would be
made, call to inquire about their decision and to express your continued interest in the position.
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