Interviewing

Basic Interviewing Skills

The goal of the interviewer is to determine whether or not you have the qualifications and potential to do a specific internship/job well. Your goal is to present yourself in the best possible light to the employer. An interview is a two-way street; you are both gathering information to determine whether you would like to enter into a work agreement. Preparing for an interview involves being ready to answer the interviewer's questions and to ask some of your own.
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Advanced Interviewing Skills

You have sent out your resume and cover letter to prospective employers and are waiting to hear from them. Don't plan on getting plenty of notice for an interview. Some employers will call you and ask you to come in the next day! Are you prepared? Have you planned what you are going to wear? To say? First impressions are very important.
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Further Interview Advice

Study your prospective employer. If at all possible, do additional research in periodicals and newspapers. Read annual reports of publicly traded companies available in Axinn Library. It is imperative that you have some knowledge about their policies, philosophies, products and services. Failure to do your homework before an interview can be detrimental to the success of the interview. Prepare for an interview as carefully as you would for an important examination.
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After the Interview

You need time to think about all you have heard. For each interview record details about the position, and the employer. Review and evaluate your interviewing techniques, identifying areas that need improvement and areas that you think were dealt with effectively, which you can repeat.
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