The document provides guidance on interview preparation, techniques, and follow up. It recommends researching the company, creating a professional resume and LinkedIn profile, dressing appropriately, and practicing answering common interview questions like discussing qualifications and giving examples of leadership. Proper preparation, a positive attitude, clear communication during the interview, and sending a thank you note after are emphasized.

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Interview Techniques

2. Objectives
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3. Interviewing is a two way
street!

4. Interviewing is a two way
street!
S Employers are attempting to determine
if you are fit for their job
S YOU decide if the job and environment
is the right fit for you

5. Preparation
Create a professional portfolio which
includes:
S Extra copies of your resumes
S References
S Samples of relevant papers/projects
S Notepad and pen

6. Preparation - Resume
Content:
S Name
S Address/Telephone
S Objective
S Education
S Experience
S Achievement
S Skills
S References

7. Preparation – Resume
S Resume should have a clean, professional format. Fonts
matter!
S Avoid going more than 1-2 pages
S Identify accomplishments, not just job descriptions – what did
you do?
S Quantify Accomplishments
S Create a career summary to give a brief overview of who you
are and what you do
S Personalize your resume for the job

8. Preparation – LinkedIn Profile
S LinkedIn is your professional identity,
utilize it!
S Fill out your profile completely (courses,
volunteering, etc.)

9. Preparation – Dress for
success

10. Preparation – Dress for
Success!
S Check for company dress code
S Less is more
S Neutral/Conservative Colors are always
safe

11. Preparation – Research

12. Preparation
S Do homework on the company and the position
(Careers Page)
S Who do you know at this company?
S Be your best self! – Review your background
according to the job description, be prepared with
examples from your resume

13. Interview Techniques
Types of Interviews
• Phone
• Panel/Group
• Meal
• Onsite Interview

14. Interview Questions
S Standard/Traditional: Targeting your
education, work experience, and career
goals
S Behavioral Questions: These focus on your
actions and behaviors in a previous setting

15. Interview Questions
Standard/Traditional: Targeting your education,
work experience, and career goals
S What makes you qualified for this job?
S What are your short term and long term goals?
S Why are you interested in this role?

16. Interview Questions
Behavioral Questions: These focus on your actions
and behaviors in a previous setting
S What is your greatest failure and how did you learn
from it?
S Tell me about a time you were a team player
S Give me an example when you took initiative and
took the lead

17. Interview Do’s
S DO answer the question directly
S DO take deep breathes
S DO ask for clarification
S DO display positive body language (eye contact, firm
handshake, smile, be attentive)
S DO come prepared with questions
S DO arrive early

18. Interview Don’t’s
S DON’T have your cell phone on
S DON’T chew gum in your interview
S DON’T make negative comments about previous
employers or experience
S DON’T lie
S DON’T answer questions with just yes or no. Explain
when possible

19. Post Interview
S Thank each interviewer for the time
S Send a post-interview thank you letter (email
or hand written or LinkedIn)
S Ask for post-interview timelines

20. You ready to interview?

21. Mock Interview Questions
S What makes you qualified for this job?
S What are your short term and long term goals?
S What is your greatest failure and how did you
learn from it?
S Give me an example when you took initiative and
took the lead