3. Before The Interview
Review the job description
Research the company
Think about common questions and how you would answer
them
Ex. “Why do you want to work here?
What are some other common questions?
Try to prepare yourself for the odd questions and how you would
answer them.
Ex. “What kind of animal would you be?”
Have you ever been asked an odd question in an interview?
4. Before The Interview
Think about questions you want to ask
Ex. “What is typical workday like for this position?”
What are some other good questions?
Relieve some of the stress by practicing with a mock
interview with a friend, advisor or career center
Get plenty of sleep the night before.
5. Day Of The Interview
Dress appropriately for the type of job you are interviewing
for
Dress neatly – clothes clean and ironed
Leave early so that you can be sure to arrive on time –
arriving late is a good way to guarantee you won’t get the
job
Turn off your cell phone
Bring a bottle of water with you
6.
7. The Interview
Be confident but not arrogant
Be polite & respectful
Sit up straight, don’t fidget, and make eye contact
Have copies of your resume on-hand and offer a copy
to the interviewers
Bring a copy of the job description with you
8. The Interview
Answers questions clearly and concisely, but don’t just
give yes/no or simple answers
Be prepared to adjust your answers based on how the
interviewers respond
Ask questions!
9. Things Not To Say
“I really need this job.”
“My last job/boss was terrible.”
“You’d be stupid not to hire me.”
“I don’t have any weaknesses.” Or “My main weakness
is that I work too hard.”
“I don’t have any questions.”
10. Questions Not To Ask
“How much does this job pay?”
“How much vacation time do I get?”
11. Things Not To Do
Answer your cellphone – under any circumstances
Appear bored
Fidget or move around a lot
12. Final Tips
Use your common sense
Be prepared
Be yourself
Utilize resources such as the Career Center to do mock
interviews, get your resume reviewed, get job search
tips
