University Career Center

Research the Organization Interview Practice Getting Ready Follow Up

Their website

Any literature you’ve been given

Vault.com

Newspaper

Google

Industry resources

Use the UCC Interview Guide on our website

Schedule a mock interview

Have a friend ask you questions

Try InterviewStream

Get up early Shower & shave Wear clean, ironed

clothes Hydrate Natural makeup No cologne or perfume Conservative jewelry Clean cut fingernails Cover tattoos & remove

piercings Hair out of face

Copies of resume & references on quality resume paper

Padfolio Pen Questions for the

employer Mints Crackers/Granola Bar Water

Don’t be late.

Do a practice run to the site if possible.

Account for traffic, accidents, etc.

Bring change for tolls.

Take a deep breath outside the door & gather yourself.

Always be nice to the receptionist!

Extend your hand first

No death grips

No limp fish

Wait until you are asked to have a seat

Relax

Take deep breaths

Sit up straight

Smile

Don’t over- or under- gesture

Take notes if you like

Tell me about yourself personally & professionally.

Why are you interested in this position?

Why should we hire you?

They know you’re human

Use the STAR Technique

Situation or Task Action Result

End on a positive note

Well, not really…

Go home and write notes from your interview

Write thank you notes & mail them promptly (or email)

Prepare to play the waiting game …

Keep looking

You know the timeline

They may be interviewing more candidates

Be patient

Review your notes from your interview

Prepare for the possible second interview

Don’t harass

It’s okay to call a week or two later, depending on answer to timeline question

Call if you get an offer and you need to check in with first choice

Never bring it up first

Salary “requirements” & salary range

www.quintcareers.com

Look at similar position descriptions

Consider geographic location

Benefits are part of it

Don’t ask first

They should give details to you at some point in writing

Usually HR can help you with any questions you might have

University Career Center1st Floor, Student CommonsAcross from Chick-fil-A