Tips for Going on a Tips for Going on a Second InterviewSecond Interview

Mr. EndicottMr. EndicottPersonal Career Planning Class 110Personal Career Planning Class 110

Wardrobe Wardrobe

Wear something different than you did on the first Wear something different than you did on the first interview.interview.

If someone wears the same thing on a second interview, If someone wears the same thing on a second interview, they probably don’t have a sufficient wardrobe and will they probably don’t have a sufficient wardrobe and will usually wear unprofessional clothing once they start usually wear unprofessional clothing once they start work.work.

Explain your abilities and experiences Explain your abilities and experiences that make you a good fit for the that make you a good fit for the company.company.

Do your homework between the first Do your homework between the first and second interview.and second interview.

Offer concrete examples that Offer concrete examples that highlight your career, competence highlight your career, competence and compatibility.and compatibility.

Prove Yourself

When you are asked to come in for a second When you are asked to come in for a second interview, interview, it is ok to ask who you will be it is ok to ask who you will be interviewing with and what their title is.interviewing with and what their title is.You will probably be interviewing with several You will probably be interviewing with several people who will ask you similar questions.people who will ask you similar questions.Keep your answers Keep your answers consistent, high consistent, high energy but not stale energy but not stale or stagedor staged..

Be Prepared

Getting an OfferGetting an OfferSometimes interviewers will ask, Sometimes interviewers will ask, “If we made an offer “If we made an offer today, what would your decision be?”today, what would your decision be?”You can accept on the spot if you are sure.You can accept on the spot if you are sure.It It isis appropriate to ask for the night to think it over. appropriate to ask for the night to think it over.You can tell them how excited you areYou can tell them how excited you areDo Do notnot say you need a week to decide. say you need a week to decide. You probably You probably had at least a week between the first and second had at least a week between the first and second interview.interview.

If you don’t get an offer on the spot, be If you don’t get an offer on the spot, be sure to send thank you cards to all the sure to send thank you cards to all the interviewersinterviewers. .