Interview Tips

We want you to be successful.  That's why our commitment to your growth starts right...now!  Make sure to utilitize these tips during an interview:

• Smile, be polite, and try to relax.
• Make frequent eye contact.
• Respond promptly and as directly as possible. Try to avoid being too wordy.
• Be very descriptive. If your answers are vague, it will come across as if you are not as skilled in the particular area you are discussing. In order to avoid vagueness, utilize dates, times, amounts, costs, number of people involved, particular steps you experienced, challenges that were resolved, actual actions you took to be successful, etc.
• Use good manners.
• Listen carefully to the questions asked. Ask the interviewer to restate a question if you are confused.
• Be upbeat and make positive statements.
• Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.
• Use proper English—avoid slang.
• Use body language to show interest.
• Use examples of how your skills and abilities will match the job.
• Ensure you get contact information for the individuals interviewing you. Thank the interviewer(s) when you leave and, as a follow-up, in writing. It is acceptable in today’s world to send a thank you via email.

What to Bring to an Interview 

• Several copies of your resume. Determine your job search objective and career path interests prior to writing the resume.
• Fact sheet with telephone numbers and addresses of your references and former employers. Ensure the references provided are professional business references (if possible) and the contact information is absolutely up-to-date. It is best if you provide business phone numbers and not personal cell phone numbers.
• Samples of your written work (if appropriate for the position).