Doing the Job Interview

presenting yourself professionally

You have found the company you want to work for, sent your resume, and then get an invite to come in and speak. How should you prepare for the initial interview?

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job interview tips and advice
doing a telephone interview
job interview follow-up
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Job Interview Tips and Advice

What should you know

Your job interview is the most important step when lining up any job. The job interview is where the potential employer determines whether you have the experience needed for the job and most importantly, whether you will fit within the organization.

As a basic rule, you need to come prepared for the interview with the following:

be prepared to answer questions regarding your job and education experience

be prepared to ask questions that show your interest in the job

research the company and industry that you will be working - show them that you have knowledge regarding your position

practice sitting and interviewing in front of the mirror. Make sure you conduct yourself properly and professionally.

Some Interviewing Help

Some online resources that can help prepare for your interview date:

helping to get prepared for the interview
everything you need to know about giving a successful job interview

what questions to ask during the interview
be prepared to ask the right questions when the interviewer asks you what you would like to know

interview planning and preparation
some tips to help you get ready for the interview

dressing for success
how best to present yourself when doing the interview

interview tips for college grads
how college grads should prepare for the interview
www.collegegrad.com/intv

Doing a Telephone Interview

Many first-time interviews are by phone

Almost all employers will first complete a telephone interview to determine whether they want to invite you in for a more formal interview.

The telephone interview will pre-screen your qualifications and your interest in the company. It may also come at a moment when least expected. So be prepared to address your job interest at any moment.

Since you are not in person to express yourself as you would like, it is more important that you can conduct yourself properly to get that next interview:

about the telephone interview
advice for the job seeker

telephone interviews — key tips and phases:
pdf document

Job Interview Follow-Up

What Comes Next

You had your interview - and it went very well. You feel confident that you are the best candidate for the position. What's next?

Answers to important job interview follow-up questions:

how important is it to follow-up
what are the best ways to follow-up
what if I don't hear from the company

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