As my signature project involves interviews, the special speaker series was very helpful for me.
Before An Interview
Research: Learn as much as you can about the position and the company beforehand – know the company’s products and services. Sources for this research are your Career Services Center, the Library and the Internet.
Practice: Practice interviews with a career counselor, friend, family member or by yourself in front of a mirror.
Be prompt and prepared: Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early bring extra copies of your resume, your list of references, a pen and paper, and the list of questions you have for the interviewer.
Be prepared to discuss both your strengths and your weaknesses: Make a list of your skills and key assets. Then reflect on past jobs/experiences and pick out one or two instances when you used those skills successfully. When exploring your weaknesses, be able to discuss the ways in which you addressed these weaknesses to make them a strength.
During An Interview
Introduce yourself in a courteous manner
Have a firm handshake
Act professionally: Dress appropriately! First impressions count!
Keep your answers brief and concise
Ask questions
Maintain a conversational flow
Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer
Be enthusiastic: have a positive attitude
Ask about the next step in the process
Thank the interviewer
After An Interview
Ask the interview for a business card and promptly send a thank you note.
Keep the thank you note brief, but reiterate your interest in the position
Review the interview process and your performance
Evaluate your interview
("Interviewing Techniques", 2022)
Interviewing Techniques. (2022). Retrieved 21 January 2022, from https://www.fmcc.edu/academics/career-transfer/interviewing-techniques/