Interviewing Strategies & Skills

Know yourselfBe able to articulate YOURSkillsValuesInterestsAbilitiesLong term plansBe able to give examples of themThink on your feetoutside the boxUse common sense

Types of interviewsOn campus interviews Screening interviewsOn site interviewsSecond round interviewsOne on onePanel interviewsGroup interviewsOver a meal

ReviewPrepared for questions about resumeFamiliar with contentsAnswer questions pertaining to resumeTypically asked questionsWhy should we hire you?Tell me about one of your weaknesses...

Review Questions for organizationHow soon do you expect to make your decisionInterview starter questionsTell me what you know about usTell me about yourself?

Show the complete pictureTell me about yourself...tell a story. how do you want companies to remember you?

RehearsePractice tape recordermirror video camerafriends, familyNotecardsNo memorized answers just concepts and key buzz words

Preparing for the interviewFamiliarity with business locationCopy of resume updated & in folderReferences includedFew questions prepared for interviewer at end of interviewVisualize setting, positive interview Anticipate stressorsWhat to wear

First impressionsMenWomenSuitJacketPressed shirtNo beepersSuitPlain jewelryNo perfumeHair groomed

Rules of ThumbNo sleeveless shirtsHave your clothes pressedNo open toe shoesPantyhose for women, socks for menClothes should be comfortableavoid too tight, too short

AccessoriesShoesPolished, comfortableSocks/HoseDo not go without socks/hoseBeltsIf have belt loops, wear a belt JewelryMinimalPurse/Attache Case

Dress for the position you want, not the position you haveMenWear a white t-shirt under dress shirt Helps with perspirationHave someone help you tie your tieWomenPull hair backGo easy on make upOne ring per handHints

Different clothing typesProfessional DressInterview outfitDaily clothing for professional office settingBusiness Casual DressDress down Fridays or casual office environmentCareer FairCasual DressCompany picnicTraveling for work

Womens Professional

Womens Business Casual

Womens Casual

Mens Professional

Mens Business Casual

Mens Casual

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