Interviewing
You’ve finally made it! After all that hard working building your resume and finding places to apply you’ve finally scored that interview. This is your shot to land that job, and with these tips you are sure to succeed. Check out Ms. Robinson’s slideshow for more interviewing tips
Preparing
- Research about the company you are interviewing for
- Chose an outfit that is professional and you feel comfortable and confident in
- Look up the address and determine how long of a drive it will be to ensure you will be on time
- Get a good night of sleep the day before
- Print out copies of your resume to bring in
What to Wear
- Figure out the culture of the company so you can dress accordingly- however it’s always better to be overdressed than under-dressed
- Make sure that your clothing fits you properly
- Avoid wearing anything that is distracting like too much jewelry- you want them to remember your personality, not just your outfit
- Stay away from bright or crazy colors
- Click here to check out this helpful graphic to determine what level of dress to wear
Responding to Questions
- Have a good answer prepared to “tell us about yourself”
- Think about relevant scenarios that have happened at past jobs that you can talk about
- Don’t be afraid of “what’s your biggest weakness” question, think about something you are trying to improve, and explain how you are working to improve it
- Avoid awkward silences if you need gather your thoughts by saying something like “Now that’s a great question. I think I would have to say….”
- Don’t forget to have thoughtful questions prepared to ask them at the end of the interview
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