Interview Preparation
Proper interviewing outfit: Men and Women
Business casual
Men: dress shirt and slacks
Women: Nice blouse and dress pants or skirts
What are the important details about your interview?
Know exact time, address, and name of the person you will interview with.
What is the first thing you need to do when you arrive?
know the name of the person you are interviewing with, greet politely.
What should you ask after interview is over?
Name of the interviewer and also ask when you will hear back from them.
Question length tips
Keep answers short and to the point. Do not volunteer unnecessary information.
What time should you arrive at your interview if your interview is at 10am
9:45am
Not too soon not too close to the actual time
Ways to calm down your nerves
Practice breathing exercises
What is the proper greeting now that Covid 19 is around?
No handshakes, hugs, or any touching. Waving is fine.
What is the next step?
Send a thank you note/email 24 hours later.
Outfit/Apparel
Business casual, groomed, no extra long nails, no excessive makeup
What do you need to know about the company?
Who founded it, the year it was founded, othe interesting facts.
Check yourself before entering the interview...
Make sure your outfit is neat and clean, make sure you are not chewing gum, make sure to drink a little water.
What should you do if you feel nervous during your interview?
Practice breathing before entering and then focus on an object in the room.
What do you do for yourself after the interview?
Evaluate yourself, think of areas of improvement.
Resume
Know your resume, be ready to talk about your experience and skills.
What items should you take to your interview?
Copies of resume, pen, folder, bottle of water...
Important items for interview
Resume, resume, resume
Pen and paper to take notes
How long should your answers to questions be?
Go straight to the point, avoiding providing any extra information, limit your answers to 1.5 minutes.
Before leaving the interview
Make eye contact with everyone you meet and say good bye individually to leave a good impression.
Ask questions!
Get to know the interviewer, ask about the company's values, ask about the company's employees, ask about a day in the company, ask about the position
What should you practice before interview?
Know your resume well, prepare your pitch statement.
Logistics before interviewing day
Map or plan your trip, make sure you will not be late
Prepare your folder with your resume
Prepare and iron your outfit.
What questions should you ask at the end of the interview?
What do you like about this job?
What do I need to do to be successful in this role?
What is the company's employee culture like?
What is the uniform?
How many times should you follow up on your interview?
Wait 24 and call once a day. Give 24 hours for a response. Do not call over and over.
Know the company
Research the company's history and interesting facts. Be ready to answer what do you like about this specific company.