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When you are called for an interview you should feel
honored and confident that you have the qualifications to do the job.
They would not have asked you to interview if you were not qualified. Here
are some hints for preparing for this important event.
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Wear conservative attire that is probably more dressed up
than what you will actually wear working. Blue blazer or suit
for men, a dress, or blazer and skirt for women. |
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Practice answering possible questions before you go to the
interview. You might practice with a friend or schedule an
appointment with the Career Center to help you. The Career
Center and your professors can provide you with a list of typical
questions. |
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Arrive at the interview 15 or 20 minutes early. This will
ensure that you find parking, locate the interview room and
generally get yourself organized before you have to begin answering
questions. |
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Try to be as relaxed as possible but not overly casual. Keep
your answers concise and to the point, do not ramble. Follow
the lead of the questioners, do not anticipate questions. |
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After the interview, follow up with a thank you letter. This
is not done often enough and is noticed and appreciated. |
Commonly Asked
Interview Questions
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Tell us about yourself. ( Use this question to tell about
your professional and/or educational qualifications and experiences.
Don't waste the opportunity by telling about where you grew
up or how many points you scored in a ball game. Let them ask
about those things if they want. ) |
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What is your greatest strength? ( A very common question
- have an answer prepared so you don't stammer and have to
think of one.) |
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What might be a weakness? (Obviously you don't tell them
you drink too much, but you could say that you have a hard
time saying no to volunteer committees or taking in stray animals
- weaknesses that aren't hard to keep under control and that
have a positive side to them as well.) |
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What will you contribute to this company (school, organization)
if we hire you? |
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What motivates you? |
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What do you see yourself doing in five years? |
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