The document provides job interviewing tips organized under four main headings: be yourself, be prepared, be organized, and be considerate. It offers specific advice such as researching the company beforehand, preparing relevant questions to ask, bringing copies of relevant materials, and following up with a thank you note after the interview. The tips are meant to help a job seeker feel comfortable, show they have done their research, and make a good impression during an upcoming interview.

1. Job Interviewing Tips
Based on a discussion from the
“LinkEds and Writers” Group
Assembled by Janet Wenholz
Clay Pigeon Enterprises

2. Background
Concerned about an upcoming job interview, a member of
the LinkEds and Writers group started a discussion entitled
“Interviewing Tips?” After suggestions were posted in the
group’s discussion area, a member asked that they be
made available to others.
Contributing members of the LinkEds and Writers Group:
Marisa Sanfilippo: Volunteer
Steve Beland: Editor
Janet Wenholz: Proofreader & Editor
Kerry Dexter: Writer, Photographer & Project Manager
Annette Young: Writer & Editor
Laura French: Writer & Communications Consultant
Diane Boudreau: Writer & Editor
Carol Tice: Writer
Ruth E. Thaler-Carter: Author, Editor and Speaker
Linda Coker: Administrative/HR Manager & Author
Mary Harvey: Corporate Communications Specialist
Sally Paige Kahle: Writer, Editor

3. Summary
• Be yourself
• Be prepared
• Be organized
• Be considerate

4. Be Yourself
• You will be more comfortable in the
interview if you are being yourself.
• The interviewer needs to learn about who
you really are before deciding if you’ll be a
“fit” for the position and the organization.
• You have something special to bring to the
position; project confidence!

5. Be Prepared
• Research the company thoroughly. If possible, research the
people you will be interviewing with.
• Prepare relevant questions. Remember you are interviewing them
as much as they are interviewing you!
– Ask only questions the interviewer has not already covered, but ask for
clarification if necessary.
– Ask what specific things in your background or on your resume attracted the
company’s attention.
– Ask about management styles, company culture, training, hours, attire, etc.
• Be prepared to answer and ask relevant situational questions,
“What would you do if…”, or “Describe a situation where you…..”
• Practice interviewing with someone who can give you unbiased
feedback.
• Know where your interview will be and plan how to get there.

6. Be Organized
• Bring a copy of your resume, paper, pen,
business cards, etc.
• Bring examples of your work, if appropriate for
the position.
• Bring your references’ names, phone numbers,
addresses, etc. (You may need them for an
application form.)
• Ask the interviewers for their business cards, or
write down their names and contact information.

7. Be Considerate
• Be on time!
• Ask how much time the interviewer has
allotted for you; keep your “question
session” within that timeframe.
• Within 24 hours, send a personalized,
handwritten thank-you note to each person
who interviewed you. Use e-mail only if
you were unable to obtain a mailing
address.