Job Interview Process
by Tanner Hodson
Before the Interview
- Do some research on the company
- Groom yourself well
- Review your resume
- Rehearse your interview
- Dress well
- Get a good night's sleep
Job Interview Tips - How to Prepare for a Job Interview
During the Interview
- Arrive about 10 minutes early
- Greet the employer with a firm handshake
- Maintain eye contact and introduce yourself
- Maintain eye contact throughout the interview
- Wait until you are offered a chair to sit
- Don't chew gum
5 Common Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself: Really sell yourself with this question.
Why do you want this job: Never answer with just "I want money."
Tell me about your previous experience: Answer honestly but use this one again to really sell yourself
Tell me about your strengths: Use examples of when you used your strengths
What are your weaknesses: give them a weakness that can be turned into a positive
How to Answer the 10 Most Common Job Interview Questions
After the Interview
- Firmly shake their hand again
- Thank them
- Remember to send a thank you note
- Remember to follow up
How to Dress for the Interview
- Dress a step or two above the position you're applying for
- Wear a suit
- Wear a tie
- Wear a jacket
Interview Do's and Don't
- Don't rely on your resume to sell you
- Don't tell jokes during the interview
- Don't be soft spoken
- Don't act desperate
- Don't lie