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The document outlines a comprehensive job interview strategy, detailing preparation steps before the interview, conduct during the interview, and follow-up actions afterward. Key recommendations include researching the company, practicing common interview questions, and maintaining professionalism in appearance and behavior. After the interview, sending a thank you note to interviewers is emphasized to reinforce interest in the position.

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QuickTip-InterviewStrategy

The document outlines a comprehensive job interview strategy, detailing preparation steps before the interview, conduct during the interview, and follow-up actions afterward. Key recommendations include researching the company, practicing common interview questions, and maintaining professionalism in appearance and behavior. After the interview, sending a thank you note to interviewers is emphasized to reinforce interest in the position.

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Job Interview Strategy – Before, During & After

An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be
well prepared. The following information provides some helpful hints.

Before the Interview

Prepare, prepare, prepare – interviewing requires practice.


• Know your skills, interests, values, and accomplishments.

Research the company – read the website.


• What do you see that you like?
• What is their vision and mission – what do you think about it?
• Determine why you want to work for this company.
• Be prepared to ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions with
answers that can easily be found on the company website.

Do you have friends, family or know any alumni who work for the company?
• If so, contact them to talk about their interview and hiring process.
• They may also tell you about the corporate culture, possible career paths, etc.

Practice typical and targeted interview questions:


• Why are you interested in this field?
• Why are you interested in this company?
• Why are you interested in this position?
• Why should we hire you?
• Be prepared to discuss anything on your resume – if it is not important enough to talk about,
then it should not be there.

Be prepared to answer questions you really don't want to answer. For example,
your:
• Greatest weakness
• Lack of related experience
• Low GPA
• Lack of leadership experiences

Prepare questions to ask questions:


• These questions should reflect your research on the company and the job, but never
information that is easily found on the website or in a brochure.
• Do NOT ask about salary or benefits!
During the Interview

 Dress appropriately, be well groomed, have appropriate body language, and be personable.

 Avoid heavy perfume as some people are allergic to odors.

 Avoid chewing gum.

 Know the location – drive by ahead of time if possible, be at least 10 minutes early for your
interview.

 Allow plenty of time for traffic, getting lost, and parking problems.

 Use good manners with everyone that you meet – if you are rude to anyone, receptionist,
administrative assistant, etc. the interviewer will hear about it.

 Turn your cell phone off before the interview.

 Listen carefully to the questions and answer accordingly.

 Use proper language—avoid slang.

 Bring extra copies of your resume, as well as your references and transcript (if requested).

 If possible, collect business cards from each person with whom you interview.

 Ask about time frames for filling the position, and how and when you will be notified.

After the Interview

 Send a thank you note within 24-48 hours of your interview to each person who interviewed
you. Email is fine, but be professional.

 Restate your interest and your specific qualifications for the position.

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