### Interview Preparation Tips and Techniques for Successful Job Interviews ###

Prepare effectively for your job interviews with these essential tips and techniques. Learn how to conduct company research, dress appropriately, handle different types of interviews, answer common questions, and make a positive impression on interview day. Practice your interview skills and be ready to showcase your strengths, experience, and personality to impress potential employers. ###

• Job Interviews
• Interview Preparation
• Company Research
• Dressing Tips
• Interview Techniques ###

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1. INTERVIEWING SKILLS Career Services, BSC 2ndFloor

2. Interview Prep Conduct Company Research prior to interview Online: company website and www.wetfeet.com, www.rileyguide.com/employer.html Corporate culture, dress, environment, etc. Must be able to answer the questions, What do you know about our organization? and Why do you want to work here? Make sure you know the route!!

3. What to Wear Plan your interview attire well in advance Dress for the position, but when in doubt, go with professional and conservative!! Some good info online at http://www.symsdress.com Career Spots Interview Dress for Men & Interview Dress for Women add links

4. Types of Interviews Phone Skype/webcam, Interview stream In person individual group panel behavioral/situational

5. Interview Questions Prior to interview, develop a list of accomplishment stories that highlight your skills. Be prepared to answer general questions regarding your background, your education, and if you would be a good fit for the position. Be prepared to answer hypothetical or case questions specific to your field. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!! On your own With peers Mock Interviews Add Career Spots link to behavioral Interviewing

6. Interview Day Arrive early (10 15 minutes is best) Remember you are on from the minute you arrive at the site (be polite to everyone!) Firm handshake Listen/be attentive (body language) Let your personality show Be prepared to talk about your abilities & experience why should they hire you??

7. Questions to Prepare for Tell me about yourself Strengths & weaknesses Goals/career plans Why should I hire you?

8. What employers are looking for Aptitude: Can you do the job (do you have the necessary skills)? Personality: Are you someone who will fit in well to this work environment? Do I (we) want to work with you? Experience: Discuss Leadership examples groups, activities, job & volunteer experience

9. Questions for Employers What do you want or need to know about the organization to help you make your decision? Ask questions that demonstrate your interest in contributing to the organization, rather than asking what they can do for you. Process questions (what happens next?) Closing the interview: make sure to thank the interviewer for her or his time!! Follow up with a thank you within 24- 48 hours!

10. Preparing for Mock Interviews Link to mock interview questions coming soon