Preparing for the
Interview
What is an interview?
Next step in the application process
1) Info gathering
2) Resume preparation
3) Resume submission
4) INTERVIEW
5) Subsequent interviews
6) Job offer
●Usually a face-to-face meeting
●Mutual exchange of information
Why interview?
Employer: opportunity to
confirm impressions and get
more information.
Candidate: opportunity to
market yourself and expand
on the information in your
resume.
What happens at the interview?
Three parts:
Introduction
Body
Closing
What happens at the interview?
INTRODUCTION • Greeting
Body • Introduction of
Closing candidate to
interviewer(s)
What happens at the interview?
Introduction
BODY • information about the
Closing company & position
• more information from the
candidate
• candidate asks questions
• candidate shares goals,
aspirations, plans
What happens at the interview?
Introduction
Body
•opportunity to leave last
CLOSING
impressions
•reaffirm interest
•obtain follow-up information
•thank the interviewer(s)
Interview Tips:
Obtain key information
Research the company
Assemble documents (resume, references,
transcripts, portfolio)
Prepare questions
Dress appropriately
Attend to your posture
Practice
Send a thank you letter
Follow up