The Essentials

• Do you look professional? Check yourself in the mirror; part of your confidence will come from looking good.

• Carry these items to the interview:
  1. A copy of your references.
  2. A pad of paper on which to take notes (notes are optional).
  3. Directions to the interview site.

• Prepare answers to the 10 most common interview questions:
1. What Are Your Weaknesses?
2. Why Should We Hire You?
3. Why Do You Want to Work Here?
4. What Are Your Goals?
5. Why Did You Leave (Or Why Are You Leaving) Your Job?
6. When Were You Most Satisfied in Your Job?
7. What Can You Do for Us That Other Candidates Can’t?
8. What Are Three Positive Things Your Last Boss Would Say About You?
9. What Salary Are You Seeking?
10. If You Were an Animal, Which One Would You Want to Be?

Upon Arrival

• Arrive early – enter the building 10 minutes before your appointment.
• Review your prepared stories and answers.
• Stand and greet your interviewer with a hearty (not bone-crushing) handshake.
• Smile and look into the interviewer’s eyes.

During the Interview

• Relax and enjoy the conversation. Learn what you can about the company.
• Ask questions and listen; read between the lines.
• At the conclusion, thank the interviewer and determine the next steps.