This document provides tips and guidelines for interviewing for a job. It outlines important things to know like researching the company and position, being prepared with examples of your skills and accomplishments, dressing appropriately, arriving early, maintaining eye contact and good posture during the interview. Key points covered include common interview questions, how to discuss weaknesses in a positive light, following up after the interview with a thank you note, and most importantly being yourself during the process.

1. Interviewing for a Job April 14, 2008

2. Who the Employer Seeks? Do you look like the right person? Can you be counted on? Can you do the Job?

3. Typical Rating Made Potential Ability to Learn

4. 3 Things You Need to Know The Company The Position YOURSELF

5. 2 Important Words Positive Enthusiastic

6. Before the Interview… Research Organization Become aware of the Mission Statement Interviewer Responsibilities & Accomplishments Position Duties, Salary Range, Skills Drive the Route

7. Be Prepared! Know what you want What skills are you selling? Network Learn to pronounce Interviewers names Bring pen and paper to take Notes

8. Think About… Initial Greeting Posture Voice Eye Contact Distracting Habits Dress & Groom like the Interviewer is likely

9. Do’s & Don’ts Be Conservative Check Shoes Dress up, not down Avoid perfume Nails clean Spend some money Don’t forget Bring your resume

10. The Interview Arrive Early Final Grooming Be nice to all Example: Receptionist First impression is very important Eye contact, face person with relaxed posture

11. Typical Interview Routine Rapport Establishment Small Talk Opener Question they will ask you Exploration of Facts Goals, Examples, Resume, etc Conclusion Summary & Instructions

12. What Are Your Weaknesses? Cite a corrected weakness Cite an unrelated skill I would love to learn more about…

13. Never Underestimate… Value of Good Rapport Honesty Art of Listening Just being Nice Don’t Ramble

14. Don’t! Plead Cry Mumble Brag Try too hard Talk too much Act inferior/superior Argue Criticize

15. Conclusive of Post Interview: Highlights Written Down Afterwards keep a folder/file of what occurred Follow Up Contact the Company 1-2 Weeks after Interview Thank You Note Hand write a note to the Interviewer ASAP Thank you for your time… etc

16. Finally… Always Be Yourself!