This document provides guidance on preparing for a job interview. It outlines key areas to highlight in a resume like education, experience, skills, and achievements. It emphasizes the importance of networking, effective communication, and researching the prospective employer. The document also offers tips for the interview itself like arriving on time with copies of your resume, being prepared to discuss your strengths and weaknesses, and practicing common interview questions in advance. The overall message is to thoroughly prepare a professional presentation of your qualifications and fit for the position.

1. UDC PATHS

2. 1. Education
2. Experience, both paid and unpaid
3. Accomplishments and achievements
4. Skills and competencies
5. Community service
6. Clubs and organizations
7. Extra-Curricular activities
8. Work ethics
9. Values

3.  Have
a strong resume, make sure it has
been critiqued by another professional.
 Professional clothing: Create a
professional image.
 Networking: LinkedIn, Professional
Sites, Professional organizations, job fairs
 Learn how to become an effective
communicator and to play on your
strengths.

4.  Duties/Responsibilities
 Location
 Compensation
 Schedule
 Benefits

5.  Read
up on the company you’re
interviewing for
 Explore their website
 Know key leaders in the company
 Be aware of changes or how the company
has been in the news (current events)
 Know their mission statement and goals

6.  Map
out how to get to the interview before
hand so you are not late.
 Professional attire
 Practice interviewing before hand so you
know answers to possible questions being
asked.
 Print out multiple copies of your resume.

7. 
“Tell us about yourself”
• Do not ramble. Stay on topic. Make sure to tell the
employer about how you believe that you will be a strong
candidate for the job. This is not about your personal
qualities.
• GOOD: “I recently graduated from a child development
associate training program, and gained a lot of experience
working in day care facilities. I love working with children
and plan on making early childhood development my
career.”
• BAD: “My favorite color is lime green, and Mariah Carey is
my favorite singer. I am the oldest of 3 and I grew up in
North Carolina. I love to cook and plan on having
Thanksgiving at my house this year.”

8.  What
are your strengths?
• Make a list of what you believe are you strengths
before you go on an interview. Believe in these
strengths and have good examples of how you
have exhibited these strengths.
 Example: “One of my strengths is that I am a very
dependable employee. I have a employment history of
holding my positions for more than a year, and my
references can confirm that I am a very punctual
person.”

9.  “What
are your weaknesses?”
• Make a list of some of your weaknesses prior to
the interview, and explain them in such a way that
they can be seen as an area to improve, of which
you are aware, or something that can be turned
into a strength.
 Example: “I believe that one of my weaknesses is that I
sometimes overload myself with work, and I am working
on better time management skills to improve so I do not
get overly stressed in the work place.

10.  Please
refer to job development sample
question packet for more examples.
 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkL98J
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11. •
You know yourself and what you have to offer.
•
You know you and the position are a match.
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You know the organization’s history and the
benefits you would bring to it.
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You have prepared a professional resume.
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You’ve practiced, practiced, practiced
your delivery.
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You’ve selected appropriate attire