The document provides tips for preparing for and conducting a successful job interview. It recommends reviewing the job description and researching the company beforehand. It also suggests practicing common interview questions and answers, as well as questions to ask the interviewer. On the day of the interview, it advises dressing appropriately and arriving on time. During the interview, it says to be polite, make eye contact, ask questions, and avoid saying or doing certain inappropriate things. Overall preparation, confidence, and utilizing campus resources are emphasized for interview success.

1. SSS Workshop

2. Job Interviews
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBD-SnwwiU

3. Before The Interview
 Review the job description
 Research the company
 Think about common questions and how you would answer
them
 Ex. “Why do you want to work here?
 What are some other common questions?
 Try to prepare yourself for the odd questions and how you would
answer them.
 Ex. “What kind of animal would you be?”
 Have you ever been asked an odd question in an interview?

4. Before The Interview
 Think about questions you want to ask
 Ex. “What is typical workday like for this position?”
 What are some other good questions?
 Relieve some of the stress by practicing with a mock
interview with a friend, advisor or career center
 Get plenty of sleep the night before.

5. Day Of The Interview
 Dress appropriately for the type of job you are interviewing
for
 Dress neatly – clothes clean and ironed
 Leave early so that you can be sure to arrive on time –
arriving late is a good way to guarantee you won’t get the
job
 Turn off your cell phone
 Bring a bottle of water with you

7. The Interview
 Be confident but not arrogant
 Be polite & respectful
 Sit up straight, don’t fidget, and make eye contact
 Have copies of your resume on-hand and offer a copy
to the interviewers
 Bring a copy of the job description with you

8. The Interview
 Answers questions clearly and concisely, but don’t just
give yes/no or simple answers
 Be prepared to adjust your answers based on how the
interviewers respond
 Ask questions!

9. Things Not To Say
 “I really need this job.”
 “My last job/boss was terrible.”
 “You’d be stupid not to hire me.”
 “I don’t have any weaknesses.” Or “My main weakness
is that I work too hard.”
 “I don’t have any questions.”

10. Questions Not To Ask
 “How much does this job pay?”
 “How much vacation time do I get?”

11. Things Not To Do
 Answer your cellphone – under any circumstances
 Appear bored
 Fidget or move around a lot

12. Final Tips
 Use your common sense
 Be prepared
 Be yourself
 Utilize resources such as the Career Center to do mock
interviews, get your resume reviewed, get job search
tips