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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 & Talent Development Center to help you. The 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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