Being Prepared
Here is a great deal you can do to prepare
for the interview. Your agenda is to be able
to describe your abilities as they relate
to the position, and to determine if the
job is something that you would like to do.
Here are things that you should do before
the interview to be prepared:
- Know what you are marketing! The focus of
the interview is on you, so be ready to
articulate
your interests, skills, and abilities.
Be
able to expand on any item on your resume.
Prepare a one to two minute story describing
each of the important aspects covered on
your resume.
- If it is available, review the job description
and create your own list of skills that
are
important to the position. If you are unable
to determine a list of skills, you may
find
it helpful to conduct an informational
interview
with someone who is currently working at
or who has knowledge of the position. Most
colleges have a network of alumni who have
volunteered to provide information on their
career paths, and this is a great resource
for this type of information.
- Once you have determined a list of appropriate
skills, use your resume as a guide and
check
off things that you believe prepared you
for the position. Employers like to see
concrete
examples that show transferable skills.
You
should be able to relay examples from your
coursework, extracurricular activities,
and/or
work experiences
- Your preparation shouldn't focus only on
you; thoroughly research the organization.
Be familiar with the company's history,
products,
geographic locations and plans for growth.
Learn if the company is a parent company
of any subsidiaries
- Once your research is finished, draw up a
list of four or five questions about the
company or position that are not immediately
addressed in the company's literature.
- Practice! Listed in another section of this
guide are questions that are frequently
asked
in a screening interview, review them and
spend time thinking through your responses.
Schedule a mock interview so you can get
an objective opinion on how you would answer
some of the questions. An interview is
not
like an exam; there are no right or wrong
answers to questions. Relate your answers
to the position and to your strengths.
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