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- Present
yourself in a professional manner. This includes, but is not
limited to:
- Wearing
clean, wrinkle free clothing that is professional in nature.
This usually means pants (not jeans), nice shirt, panty hose
(if applicable), and dressier shoes (no sandals).
- Making
sure your fingernails are clean and trimmed.
- Removing
excessive jewelry, such as tongue or nose rings.
- Be
polite. Say “Please” and “Thank you”, let the
interviewer speak first and direct the interview.
- Think
about what questions might be asked before entering the
interview. For instance, if the job requires special skills,
think about what you will say to show that you have experience
in those areas. Many employers will ask general questions such
as:
- “Tell
me about yourself.”
- “What
do you consider your biggest strength and weakness to be?”
- “Why
do you think you’re the best candidate for the job?”
- “Tell
me about the experiences you’ve had in this field.”
- “What
do you expect to get paid?”- find out before the interview
if there is a fixed pay schedule or if you are going to be
expected to negotiate for your salary.
- “If
I were to ask people who know you, what would they say
you’re worst quality is?”- always give a quality that is
actually good in an employee, like “work too much!”
- Always
have three questions ready to ask at the end of the interview.
This shows the employer that you are interested in the job and
that you have thought about important issues related to getting
hired. Examples are:
- What
is expected of employees in this position (if that hasn’t
already been discussed).
- What
are the hours required for the job.
- What
benefits are offered.
Follow the interview with a
professional letter to the employer, thanking them for the
opportunity to interview, summarizing some key aspects of what was
discussed, and asking about the status of the position. This reminds
them of you and shows your interest. Be sure to check for any
spelling and grammar errors before you send it!
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