PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW
1. RESEARCH THE ORGANIZATION
Find out some basic information about the organization before you go for the interview. You will be in a better position to ask intelligent questions and you will impress the interviewer with your initiative and your knowledge of the organization. (For information on how to conduct research please ask for the Research handout at the Career Resource Center.)
2. RESEARCH THE JOB
Employers often list more qualifications in the job posting than can realistically be met by most potential candidates. Frequently, this is done as a pre-screening device in order to reduce the number of applicants for the position by setting up artificial barriers. You should not allow this to discourage you or prevent you from pursuing the position .
Just as you are looking for the ideal job, employers are looking for the ideal employee. Analyze the job description and match your experiences, skills, interests, and abilities to the job. You may find that some of the qualifications are less essential than others. Emphasize your strong points to minimize the effect of possible limited experience.
Talk with people who have worked in similar positions in that organization or in other companies. Read about the specific job category in the career literature. As a result of your research, you will have gained information about the nature of the job, the level of education and/or training necessary, future potential, and other pertinent details.
3. PREPARE AND ANTICIPATE QUESTIONS
Anticipate questions that may be asked of you in an interview. Prepare answers beforehand to some of the more difficult or sensitive questions. (See "Handling Difficult Questions".) This does not mean memorizing responses or writing a script. It does mean planning the points you want to make. Also, prepare questions you would like to ask the employer. For example, "How do you evaluate job performance?"
4. PRACTICE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
It is important that you use good communication skills during the interview. Practice with a friend, with a career counselor, or by videotaping a mock interview. Work on the following communication skills:
- presenting yourself in a positive and confident manner
- offering a firm handshake
- speaking clearly and effectively
- listening attentively and maintaining eye contact
- avoiding the use of unnecessary verbal and non-verbal distractions
5. DRESS APPROPRIATELY
Dress professionally for the interview. Remember that you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Your appearance should be neat and clean, pressed and polished. Conservative business attire is appropriate for most settings.
6. BE PUNCTUAL
Be on time for the interview. Plan to arrive about fifteen minutes early. Check in with the interviewer or the secretary about five to ten minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Use your waiting time to check your appearance, review the questions and answers you prepared, and read any company literature that may be on display. Take advantage of this time to get a feel for the work environment by observing the surroundings and interactions among staff.
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