Preparing for the Interview
Name two things you should know about the company
What type of company this is, if the company has been in the news recently, who the CEO is, what type of company this is
What time should you arrive to the interview?
At least a few minutes early
What is your academic history?
Ex: I attended college at Villanova University with a dual degree in history and humanities and a minor in sociology.
How soon should you send a thank you note after the interview?
The same day
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I would love to be working as an attorney at a public interest nonprofit or completing a federal clerkship.
Name two things you should not wear to an interview
Ex: t shirt, flashy jewelry, rumpled clothing, tennis shoes, etc
Name one type of question an interviewer should NOT ask.
What was your last professional role, and what were your responsibilities?
I worked in Client Development at X Law Firm. I sent client alerts, prepared reporting documents, and managed client events.
What should you include in the thank you note?
Details that prove you were paying attention and reiterated interest in the position
What are your salary expectations?
I would like to make between $25 and $30 per hour as I believe this reflects my experience and the field standards.
Name one thing that should not be in your resume or cover letter.
Spelling or grammar mistakes, things you do for fun, foul language, any slang or overly colloquial language, anything that speaks poorly of your former job or school
Name two things you should not do during the interview or in the waiting room before the interview.
Eat, use foul language, smoke, pick at your nails, use your phone, look at inappropriate content
I have always loved smaller history museums and the local historical preservation work they do. I was impressed by your most recent exhibit on redlining in Austin and would love to help curate future exhibits.
Should the thank you note be handwritten or electronic?
Both
I was assigned to my first managerial role at a store that was struggling, and I helped improve KPI numbers, associate training programs, and increase sales within a matter of months.
Name one thing you should bring to an interview.
True/False the interview starts the second you walk into the building.
True
What is your biggest weakness?
I hold myself to a high professional standard, and because of this, I struggle to delegate projects. At my last position as a manager at my store, I gained lots of experience assigning tasks to others, and while I am still working on this skill, I believe I have improved greatly.
Ex: politics, religion, controversial social issues, relationship details, partying on the weekends, drugs, alcohol
What are your some of your most valuable strengths?
I am a hard worker, a quick learner, and detail-oriented.
Name one thing that should not be in your public social media account (employers WILL look at your digital footprint).
Ex: excessive partying or drinking, any drugs, anything sexually explicit, any inflammatory political posts, foul language
Name two things you should do during an interview.
Smile, make eye contact, have a positive attitude, ask questions, speak highly of your past experiences and supervisors, avoid filler words like ¨uh¨ or ¨um¨
Tell us about yourself.
My name is Irene Koch, and I have a dual degree in history and humanities from Villanova University. I am currently an Auxiliar in Madrid, Spain where I hope to improve my Spanish before applying to law school in the United States.
At minimum, how much notice should you provide if you are leaving your current job?
Name two good questions to ask at the end of the interview.