Job Interview Process
By: Kristen Setlik
Before the Interview
- Bring an extra resume
- Plan your outfit before the day of the interview
- Arrive 5-15 minutes early
- Prepare your answers to questions they might ask
During the Interview
- Arrive 5-15 minutes early
- Bring extra resumes or references
- Prepare questions for the interviewer
- Ex. How would you describe your ideal candidate?
5 Common Interview Questions and Tips
- don't talk about personal life
- highlight your strengths by talking about past work experience
- Why should we hire you?
- be specific and highlight strengths with what the company is looking for
- What is your greatest strength?
- be specific and give a brief example of when you were doing this
- What is your greatest weakness?
- be honest
- tell them about how you are overcoming your weakness
- don't mention the quality that is needed for the company
- Why do you want to work here?
- be specific
- mention aspects of the job you admire
- show how your strengths and abilities make you a good fit
After the Interview
- Shake hands and thank them for their time
- Give them your contact information
- Make sure to send them a thank you note after the interview
Dress for the Interview
- nice skirt, slacks, nice shirt, dress
- neutral colors; nothing to loud
- Men
- shirt, tie, nice pants, or khakis
- neutral colors
Women's Attire
Men's Attire
Different Occassions
Interview Don'ts
- No gum
- Don't make negative comments about previous employers
- Don't ask about salary or benefits
- Don't have bad posture
- Don't have your cellphone with you
- Don't lie about information