Interview

To prepare for interviews, be sure to attend our Interview Workshop.

• For employers, the interview is often the most important part of the selection process.
• Interviewing skills are often overestimated.  Many assume that the interview will be the easiest part of the job search and spend very little time preparing.
• If you spend time preparing and practicing for your interview, it will show!  Get ready to impress your future employer!

Toolkit

Before, during and after the interview

Behavioral Interviewing

Interview Questions

Writing Thank You letters

Interview Stream

Visit The Career Development Center for a mock interview!

Interview Basics

Before the interview:

• Be prepared!  Do your homework and know a great deal about the company.
• Practice interviewing beforehand.  See our Toolkit above.
• Dress for professional success.  Wear a suit.
• If you can, drive to the building the night before—note the route, building, parking and other details to avoid delay.

During the interview:

• Arrive 10 minutes early—no more, no less.
• When they offer it, shake the interviewer’s hand firmly.  Make eye contact.
• Always be positive.
• Provide specific examples with your answers.
• At the end, get their preferred contact information.

After the interview:

• Leave immediately.
• Take notes about the interview.
• Write a thank you note immediately.
• If the company prefers email, send the note within 2-4 hours.
• If the company prefers paper mail, send the letter in less than 24 hours.