Preparing for the

Interview
What is an interview?
 Next step in the application process
1) Info gathering
2) Resume preparation
3) Resume submission
4) INTERVIEW
5) Subsequent interviews
6) Job offer

●Usually a face-to-face meeting

●Mutual exchange of information

Why interview?
 Employer: opportunity to
confirm impressions and get
more information.

 Candidate: opportunity to
market yourself and expand
on the information in your
resume.
What happens at the interview?
Three parts:
 Introduction

 Body

 Closing
What happens at the interview?
 INTRODUCTION • Greeting
 Body • Introduction of
 Closing candidate to
interviewer(s)
What happens at the interview?
 Introduction

 BODY • information about the

 Closing company & position
• more information from the
candidate
• candidate asks questions
• candidate shares goals,
aspirations, plans
What happens at the interview?
 Introduction
 Body
•opportunity to leave last
 CLOSING
impressions
•reaffirm interest

•obtain follow-up information

•thank the interviewer(s)

Interview Tips:
 Obtain key information
 Research the company
 Assemble documents (resume, references,
transcripts, portfolio)
 Prepare questions
 Dress appropriately
 Attend to your posture
 Practice
 Send a thank you letter
 Follow up