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| Before the Interview |
| A. Plan Ahead |
- Do your homework! Research the company and the position. Know the people you will be meeting with. Make sure you have the names, titles and phone numbers of those individuals.
- Know the directions to get there and plan your route.
- Review your work experiences. Be ready to support past career accomplishments with specific information targeted toward the companies needs. Have your facts ready!
- Be prepared to dress in conservative business attire. If you must dress differently, allow your recruiter or the people you will be meeting with to know before hand.
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| B. Practice & Role Play |
- Once you have finished studying, begin role playing (rehearsing). Write down answers if it helps to make your presentation more concise. Try to keep your answers to the information your new employer will want to know. Be clear and concise.
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| Day of the Interview |
- Dress in conservative business attire - Your clothing should be appropriate for the position you are seeking. Attire must fit well and be immaculate.
- Grooming. Clean hair and fingernails are essential. Hair should be styled conservatively. Avoid excessive make-up, jewelry or cologne.
- Arrive Early! Allow plenty of time for commuting.
- Make sure that you have several clean copies of your resume to take with you. If a recruiting firm revised your resume, ask to see it, and bring copies of that version with you.
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| The Interview |
- Greeting - you should have a firm handshake, maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Show you want the job with your interest.
- Remember body language counts - Send the right message by standing straight, moving confidently, and sitting slightly forward in your chair.
- Be Positive - Avoid negative comments about past employers.
- Listen and be flexible. Be sensitive to the style of the interviewer. If the interviewer is formal, you should take their lead. Pay attention to those details of dress, office furniture, and general decor, which will afford helpful clues to assist you in tailoring your presentation.
- Relate - Do your best to relate your answers to the interviewer and his or her company. Focus on achievements relevant to the position.
- Conclusion- Prepare a question or two for the interviewer that shows you are interested and fully qualified for the position. Ask if they have any time frame in mind for their decision.
- Make sure you get the business cards of those that interviewed you.
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| Follow-Up |
- Contact your recruiter, if applicable, after the interview to let them know how it went.
- Send a thank you note to those that interviewed you, thanking them for their time and emphasizing why you are the right person for the position. Email is fine.
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