THE PERFECT BLEND OF COMPANY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY

INTERVIEW TIPS

Before the Interview

1. Do your research!• Know the company and what they do• Industry

• Products/services

• News and updates

• Know the person interviewing you and what they do

• Know the position you are applying for

Before the Interview

2. Be Prepared

• Plan our your outfit and appearance

• Image is everything!

• When in doubt, wear business professional

• Bring copies of your resume

Before the Interview

2. Be Prepared

• Know answers to common interview questions

• Create spreadsheet of answers

• Prepare questions to ask them

• 3 questions about the company

• 3 questions about the position

• Practice!—Mock interviews

Common Interview Questions

• What are your strengths?

• What are your weaknesses?

• Why do you want to work for us?

• What are your short term and long term goals?

• Tell me about a time when…

• Do you have any questions for us?

During the Interview

• Early is on time, on time is late, late is unacceptable

• Arrive 5 minutes early

• Smile and have a firm handshake

• Be confident in your answers

• End answers in an assertive manner

During the Interview

• Body language

• Stay engaged by leaning forward

• Sit at the edge of the chair. Do not lean back

• Let hands fall on the table in front of you

• Do not hold hands together

During the Interview

• Address the interviewer’s concerns

• Ask them for feedback after the interview

• Think on top of your feet

• Be able to counter their argument and appease

their concerns

After the Interview

• Be sure to thank them

• Ask for their contact information

• Send a thank you email within 24 hours of the

interview

• Send a follow up email or call them if do not hear

from them within time range given

3200 4th Avenue

San Diego, CA 92103

866-649-6900