JOB INTERVIEW

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Before Interview

▪ Research the company and position description by using their company

website, CEO resources, LinkedIn, and networking with contacts and
employees.
▪ Be prepared to give specific examples from your experience,
education, or skills that are relevant to the job and organization. Use
the position description as a guide.
▪ Prepare 4-5 relevant questions for the interviewer that focus on the
company’s mission and goals.
▪ Practice, practice, practice!
▪ Create a portfolio with samples of your work, reference letters, awards
and other materials that demonstrate your abilities.
▪ Get travel and parking information and an estimated time commitment
 DAY OF THE INTERVIEW

▪ Make sure that you look professional. It is appropriate to dress more

formally for the interview even if the environment is casual.
▪ Avoid heavy use of scented body products as others may be sensitive to
the scent.
▪ Arrive at least fifteen minutes early and be sure to bring money for
parking.
▪ Bring a professional looking folder or pad folio with two copies of
your resume, list of references, pen, calendar, and notepad.
▪ Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest by making eye contact, smiling,
and a firm handshake.
▪ Be courteous to everyone you meet; others not directly in the interview
process may be asked to express an opinion about you.

DURING THE INTERVIEW

▪ Give clear and concise answers with specific examples about your past experiences, skills, and abilities that directly
relate to the position or company goals. Mention your accomplishments whenever possible.

▪ Clearly articulate your career goals and how they relate to the position.

▪ Avoid talking negatively about past supervisors, co-workers, or companies of employment.

▪ Avoid asking about salary and benefits during the first interview.

▪ Ask at least two of your pre-prepared, well thought out questions to determine if this organization and job is right place
for you.

▪ Maintain eye contact and avoid fidgeting during your interview. Calm nerves.

▪ You need to be fully engaged in this conversation, so turn off your cell phone and do not check it.

▪ Do not chew gum, eat or drink (unless offered to you).

▪ Be honest and sincere. Just be yourself!

 AFTER THE INTERVIEW

▪ Send a thank you letter within two days to the people who
interviewed you. Reiterate your interest and some key points that
were discussed during the interview. You can also use thank you
notes to expand on a point that you discussed in the interview or ask
any additional questions if you have any.
▪ If a large panel (more than 3 people) interviews you, you may elect to
send a thank you note to the chair of the interview panel and ask them
to convey your thanks, but when possible, send an individual thank
you to each interviewer.
▪ Request business cards during your interview to ensure correct
spelling of names and email addresses.
▪ Follow up with a phone call within a week if you have not heard
back. Be persistent and try to stay optimistic.

TYPES OF INTERVIEWS AND TIPS FOR EACH

TYPE
▪ Phone/Screening Interview – ● In Person Interview - One or more employer
Preliminary, brief interview to representatives will interview the candidate. May be
determine if the candidate should multiple interviews or all day.
move forward in the process. ➢ Can include either traditional interview
➢ As with every interview, make sure you are questions or behavioral interview questions. See
enthusiastic and discuss how your skills
match the needs of the employer.
below for examples.
➢ Make sure to keep a copy of your resume
close along with notes on the company and ● Group Interview - Takes place with other candidates
your calendar. seeking the same job, predicts how well the candidates
➢ Determine a location with little distractions interact with others.
and background noise ahead of time. Make ➢ Try to find a good balance between getting your
sure you have good cell service. points across and dominating the conversation.
➢ Practice a two minute introduction that
summarizes your education, skills, experience,
and related career
 ▪ Panel Interview - Two or more people will
interview you to get different opinions. Can
be a very intimidating interview format.
● Stress Interview - Designed to see how you react
– Be careful not to ignore anyone on the panel.
Make eye contact with each person while under pressure. Used in fast-paced positions where
answering a question. quick decisions are needed.
– When asking questions, make sure they are ● Focus on the way you solve the problem, not the
directed at the group rather than a specific “right” answer. A typical question is designed to
person. induce stress and can appear very aggressive:
▪ Videoconferencing or Internet Interview - “Was the stress of your last job too much for you
Usually take place over Skype or other to handle?”
videoconferencing services. ● Case Interview - Includes case questions about
– Dress professionally from head to toe and hypothetical situations. Used to test your analytical
make sure that your background is not and problem-solving ability.
distracting (e.g., white or neutral wall) ● Be sure to explain your thinking process in detail
▪ Pre-recorded Interview - Usually no direct to give them a good idea of the steps you take to
interaction with a person. Given set of solve a problem.
questions and asked to record answers.
– Don’t sound too robotic, rehearsed or
rushed. Consider attire and background.

TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND

COMMON EXAMPLES (Traditional Interview)
Traditional Interview
• Tell me about yourself.
– Below are common interview
• Tip: Summarize your skills and why you are
questions with a tip on how to answer
interviewing today.
the most common ones. Employers
• Why did you choose the career you’re pursuing?
usually use your resume to guide their
• Tip: Share what excites you about this field and how
questions. Always have the job
you will be successful.
description in mind and consider ways
• What do you consider your strengths?
to match your skills.
• Tip: Describe skills that match the job description and
will make you an asset.
• What do you consider your weaknesses?
• Tip: Acknowledge your limitations, but most
importantly, explain how you manage or are working to
improve them.
 Here are some others:
• How would a friend or professor describe you?
• What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
• In what ways do you think you'll contribute to our company?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• What 2 or 3 accomplishments have given you the most
satisfaction? Why?
• Describe your most rewarding college experience.
• Why did you select your college or university?
• What led you to choose your field or major study?
• What do you know about our company?

TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND

COMMON EXAMPLES (Behavioral Interview)
• Tell me about a time when you worked on a
group project and disagreed with a team
member’s ideas.
• Give me an example of a goal you reached
Behavioral Interview - Consists of
and how you achieved it. questions about past experiences to
• Tell me how you work effectively under determine how you will behave in the future.
Use the STAR method to guide your answer:
pressure. Situation and Task (details), Action and
Results (skills, accomplishment). Give
• Give an example of an occasion when you enough details so the interviewer
understands the situation, but spend more
used logic to solve a problem. time on the skills you used, the results, what
• Have you ever made a mistake? How did you learned and what you might do
differently next time. Ask for clarification if
you handle it? you do not understand the questions and
make sure your answers are clear and
• Describe a stressful situation at work and complete.
how you handled it.
QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING THE INTERVIEW

• What are the challenges facing this company?

• What type of growth do you see for the organization in the next five
years?
• What social issues does your company support?
• How does your organization define and promote diversity?
• Is this organization taking actionable steps to ensure an increase in
diverse representation across all levels and titles? If so, what are those
steps?
• How does the company promote professional growth?
• How would you describe the organization’s culture?

THANK YOU NOTE EXAMPLE

 Question Lists

1. Tell me about your self

2. What are you greatest strength?
3. What are you greatest weaknesses?
4. Tell me about something you did or failed to do that now feel a
little ashamed of
5. Why are you leaving the position?
6. Why should I hire you?
7. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
8. Describe your ideal company
9. Why do you want to work at our company?

Question Lists

1. Tell me about a time when you worked on a group project and

disagreed with a team member’s ideas.
2. Give me an example of a goal you reached and how you achieved
it.
3. Tell me how you work effectively under pressure.
4. Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a
problem.
5. Have you ever made a mistake? How did you handle it?
6. Describe a stressful situation at work and how you handled it.