Interviewing Tips

UI100: First-Year Seminar (Adapted from “Tips on Job Interviews” from the

Career Services Office)

Interviewing Tips

Preparation Research company objectives. Research job description. Get specific directions to the interview

location. Allow time to arrive at least five

minutes before scheduled appointment. Dress conservatively & professionally.

Application Read job application thoroughly

before you begin to complete it. Follow directions. Type application neatly, accurately,

and completely. Proofread application before returning

it to interviewer.

Interviewing Tips

Interviewing Tips Essentials

Present an organized image of yourself.

Bring extra resumes. Bring good pen with black or blue ink. Carry resume/notepad in dark folder or

briefcase.

Interviewing Tips Interview

Walk in confidently. Give firm handshake, looking

interviewer in the eye. Keep posture upright

Interviewing Tips Speak distinctly using good grammar. Speak enthusiastically. Be courteous. Have ready answers for defined goals.

Interviewing Tips Show pride in your accomplishments &

abilities. Give positive responses about yourself. Ask intelligent questions

Interviewing Tips Be aggressive but not abrasive. Be confident. At all times, be honest and sincere. Show appreciation for the interview.

Interviewing Tips

Thank You After your interview, always send

a handwritten letter of thanks.

Interviewing Tips Most Commonly Asked Questions by

Interviewers What do you see yourself doing five

years from now? Tell me a little about yourself. How well do you work under pressure? Are you willing to travel?

Interviewing Tips What do you consider to be your

greatest strength? What do you consider to be your

greatest weakness? Why should we hire you?

Interviewing Tips What major problem have you

encountered and how did you deal with it?

What did you do while you were in college?

Interviewing Tips Questions Candidates Ask Interviewers

Job: Is this a newly created position? Why is this position now vacant? What are you looking for in the person

who will fill this position.

Benefits: What are the benefits of your

company in terms of Salary and promotion? Health and/or Life insurance? Travel expenses? Automobile? Company motor pool? Continuing education?

Interviewing Tips

Interviewing Tips Administrative Position:

What can you tell me about the individual to whom I would report?

What authority would I have? How many people would I supervise?

Information to have on the Employer: Relative size of organization Potential growth of organization Breadth of products, programs, or services

available Who is the competition? Organizational structure Geographical locations Opportunities for professional and personal

development

Interviewing Tips

Interviewing Tips Number of plants, stores or sales outlets Relocation policies Present price of stock Location of home office

Interviewing Tips Agency purpose or mission Staff structure & qualifications Status of organization in the field, in the

community

Interviewing Tips Overall, it is important that you are

Professional Prepared Courteous

“Sure I am of this, that you have only to endure to conquer. You have only to persevere to save yourselves.”

~Sir Winston Churchill