People Movement

Interview Preparation Checklist

Get ready for your interview by making sure you have your thoughts and
materials prepared ahead of time.

Know about the job

☐ Read the job title and description.

☐ Research the purpose of the organization in which the position falls.

☐ Be familiar with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Know about yourself

☐ Be familiar with your strengths and how they will help you get the job done (provide specific
examples).

☐ Recognize any gaps and know how you will address them in a positive manner.

☐ Think about your career goals and how this position falls in line with them.

Practice

☐ Your 3-minute career story.

☐ Answering basic questions.

☐ Answering tricky questions.

☐ Discussing items on your resume – Making your accomplishment stories relevant to the position for
which you are applying.

☐ Your 30-second commercial on why you are the best candidate for the job.

Make sure you have

☐ The correct interview date, time, and location.

☐ The interviewer’s name and job title.

☐ Your questions for the interviewer.

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