Guidelines-
☼ 1. DRESSING FOR THE INTERVIEW
Wear clothing that indicates you are ready to go to work today.
Men and Women:-
All clothes should be neatly pressed.
Conservative two-piece business suite (solid dark blue or gray is best)
Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best)
Clean, polished, conservative shoes
Clean and well-groomed hairstyle
Clean, trimmed fingernails
Minimal cologne or perfume
Empty pockets – no noisy coins
No gum, candy or cigarettes
Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern
Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best); clean and polished
Dark socks (black is best)
Short hair always fairs best in interviews
No beards – mustaches are acceptable (keep neat and trimmed)
No earrings
No heavy cologne
◙Women◙
Always wear a suit with a jacket; or a sheath dress with a jacket
Do not wear extremely high-heeled or platform shoes
Do not wear open-toe shoes or mules (they are more casual)
Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!)
If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color
One set of earrings only
Conservative makeup
No heavy perfume
No heavy cologne
☼ 2.SELLING YOURSELF ☼
Introduce yourself with a smile and firm handshake. Maintain good eye contact during conversation.
Demonstrate to the recruiter what you want to and can do for the employer today, based on employer research. Give two minute commercial.
Answer questions with:
" Yes, for example (accomplishment/result statement)" and
" No, however (accomplishment/result statement)"
Show interest in what the interviewer is saying, by nodding your head and leaning toward him/her occasionally.
Give positive answers to negative-based questions.
Ask the recruiter prepared questions.
Initiate the next step by asking what the next step is.
Ask for the recruiter’s business card for future contact. Immediately after you leave make notes of important points of discussion.
☼ 3.Interview Self Evaluation
| Think about an important interview you have had. Evaluating your performance in that interview will help you to prepare for a future one:
1. List 3 things which made the interview a success. 2. a) List 3 things about the interview that you would change b) For each of these three items, explain what you are going to do to improve for your next interview. 3. Were some of the interviewer’s questions difficult to answer? What were they? How would you respond if asked again? |
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5. What further information do you need in order to determine if you would accept an offer?
6. What do you like/dislike about this company? (Consider a graph or other way to rate and compare the companies with which you have interviewed).
☼ 4.Before the Interview ☼
Before your interview find out everything you can about the company (read their annual report which can be obtained by telephoning them). Re-read your application, thinking through your own career and the questions they might ask you. You should try to anticipate the general questions which they will ask and also prepare some questions to ask them.
To do well at the interview you will need to convince the interviewer you are technically qualified to do the job. You will also need to show that you are sufficiently motivated to get the job done well and that you will fit in with the company's organizational structure and the team in which you will work.
You should dress smartly for the interview and should leave home earlier than you need to on the day of the interview - you may be delayed by traffic or for other reasons. Be courteous to all employees of the company. At the interview itself you must be positive about yourself and your abilities - but do not waffle.
Here are some tips:-
1. Assemble all necessary papers:
Resume or personal data sheet
Know your resume well enough that you can discuss every line if necessary
Licenses, Social Security card and/or military records
Samples of work, if relevant
List of questions you want to ask the interviewer about the job
2. Learn all you can about the prospective employer:
What are the products and services?
What is its reputation?
What types of jobs are available?
What are the hiring policies and practices?
What are their salary ranges?
What are their goals?
3. Identify what you have to offer:
Your education, training and experience—what you have done, know how to do and can do.
Remember all the skills, abilities and talents you possess that will make you an excellent employee.
4. Consider your potentials as an employee:
Why do you feel you can do the job?
What makes you qualified for the job?
What do you have to offer the company or organization?
Why do you want to work for the employer in question?
☼ 5. Day of the Interview ☼
Material to Bring to an Interview:-
The Routine of an Interview
During the “introduction” the employer will use the first few minutes of the interview, to create a comfortable, friendly environment so that a meaningful conversation can follow. A mutual topic of discussion such as the weather, sports, or a major news story, etc., will normally be pursued.
The "employer sell" will cover organizational structure, products or services, geographical location(s), specifics on the position under consideration, salary (usually not discussed during an initial interview), benefits, etc.
The "candidate sell" is the time spent answering questions about your goals and qualifications and demonstrating your communication skills.
During the "closing", both parties should indicate their level of interest in the other and understand what the next steps to be taken will be.
Contact Log
It is important to maintain current records of all your job search activities. Record all contact and address information for each organization to which you apply, updating the log with each follow-up call or letter, interview, etc. Accurate records can help to remind you about the current status of each job opportunity, as well as when a follow-up should be done.
Interview Ethics
Interview only when sincerely interested in a position with the employer.
Provide accurate information on your qualifications and interests. Never falsify data such as GPA, academic major, coursework completed or extracurricular activities on a resume or in an interview.
Notify the Cooperative Education and Career Services Office, at least 24 hours in advance, if you cannot make an on-campus interview or employer presentation.
Acknowledge invitations for on-site interviews promptly, whether you accept or reject them
☼ 6. 25 things to avoid in an Interview ☼
- Poor personal appearance
- Lack of interest and enthusiasm; passive and indifferent
- Over-emphasis on money
- Criticism of past employer
- Poor eye contact with interviewer
- Late to interview
- Failure to express appreciation for interviewer’s time
- Asks no questions about the job
- Unwillingness to relocate
- Indefinite answer to question
- Overbearing, aggressive, conceited with ‘know-it-all’ complex
- Inability to express self clearly; poor voice, poor diction, poor grammar
- Lack of planning for career, no purpose or goals
- Lack of confidence and poise, nervous, ill at ease
- Failure to participate in activities
- Expects too much too soon
- Makes excuses, evasive, hedges on unfavourable factors on record
- Lack of tact
- Lack of courtesy, ill-mannered
- Lack of vitality
- Lack of maturity
- Sloppy application form
- No interest in company or industry
- Cynical
- Intolerant, strong prejudices
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