Job Interview Process
By: Kenzie McNeel
Before the interview:
- Know who you are: strengths and skills
- Know who they are: research company and position interviewed for
- Review your resume: know what's on it, be able to talk about why your experiences make you fit for the position
During the interview:
- Turn off cell phone
- Eye contact
- Be honest if you don't know an answer
- Ask questions
- Shake hands and smile
5 Common Interview Questions
- Tell me a little about yourself. -- No personal life, fit to the position, work history tied in with position
- What's your greatest strength? -- Find most interesting, most important to the position
- Why do you want to work here? -- Analyze employer, analyze job
- Why should we hire you? -- Analyze job description, analyze experiences and accomplishments, answer how you meet the requirements
- What do you know about us? -- Visit employer website, google employer's name
Interview Don'ts
- Don't make negative comments about past employers
- Don't falsify answers to questions or falsify your application
- Don't chew gum or smell like smoke