Interview Tips
by Dan Curtis 2017
The mere thought of interviewing can induce jitters in the most stalwart, unflinching professionals. This is a case where preparation and knowledge will settle those nerves. Here are a few helpful tips:
PREPARATION
- Make sure to review the job description and be able to speak to the main points, how your background aligns you with the requirements for the role.
- Practice answering some common interview questions at least a day or two prior to the interview. Practice to the point of comfort, but not memorized to the point you sound robotic.
- Plan your route ahead of time if interviewing in-person. In case of a phone interview, make sure your phone is in a quiet area with good reception, and near a full battery charge.
- Many companies have adopted the STAR (Situational or Task / Action / Result) Behavioral Based model for their interviews. Below are some links that will prepare you for these types of questions:
INTERVIEW DAY
- Business professional attire on the level of suit & tie is the best choice unless you have been told otherwise, or are interviewing for a field in which it is too formal.
- Be sure to arrive early for the interview. This will be easy, because you checked travel conditions and how to get there ahead of time.
- Please bring copies of your resume to the interview in case the manager/s do not have them. This demonstrates preparedness.
- Toward the close of the interview, please be sure to request contact information or business card to send a "thank you" note afterward. If a recruiter arranged the interview, they may want you to send the note (and any relevant email address) to them first so they can proofread and route it to the right people.
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
- Please call or email your recruiter or HR contact (if applicable) to share your thoughts on the interview.
- If a week passes without feedback after an interview, then it is good to ask for an update.
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7 年I love the interview process but than I enjoy having conversations. This article was helpful. You just need to need to see as a conversation. Researching the company and interviewer is imperative.