Before the Interview
A way to practice for an interview with another person, or, yourself.
What is "Mock Interview"?
To answer this interview question, use adjectives to highlight your best qualities.
What is your greatest strength?
Document accompanying your resume, customized for the job you're applying for.
What is a "cover letter"?
3 contacts given to an employer to speak of your abilities.
What are "references"?
Doing this will help you prepare helpful questions to ask the interviewer during your interview.
What is "researching the company"?
When asked this question, you want to show your potential employer that you’ve taken the time to research their business.
Why do you want to work for our company?
A list of organizations and individuals you know who could potentially help with your job search.
What is "your network"?
A collage of images, pictures, and affirmations of one's dreams and desires, designed to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation
What is a vision board?
Study this before an interview! The more you can align yourself with it, the more the employer will be able to see that you are qualified for the job.
What is the "Job Description"?
The elevator pitch answers this interview question.
Tell me about yourself?
The ideal length of time for an elevator pitch.
What is "30-60 seconds"?
A means of placing blame of an internal problem on an external condition.
What is "making excuses"?
A body posture you could use to help boost your confidence before an interview.
What is a power pose?
By asking this question, the interviewer is trying to gauge your self-awareness and honesty. Try to pick something that you are working actively to improve on
What is your greatest weakness?
A few days after submitting your resume/cover letter, it is a good idea to do this.
What is "follow-up with the employer"?
(Phone call, email, or in person)
Managing your time requires an understanding of the difference between ________ & _________.
What is important & what is urgent?
The interview begins at this moment.
What is "as soon as you enter the company door"?
This question provides you another opportunity to impress the interviewer with the research you’ve done on the company.
It’s a good idea to prepare this in advance.
What is "Do you have any questions for me"?
A website used to help individuals explore their ideal career path.
What is Career Cruising?
A time management method using a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length with short breaks in between.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?