Now that you’ve built a winning resume and cover letter, you need to prepare for the interview. The interview is your opportunity to promote yourself. It is about your ability to tell a story about yourself and articulate your skills, knowledge, interests, values and long-range plans. This is not the time or place to be shy or bashful.

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Research Company

  • Show off any research you have done about the company, position and industry with examples or educated questions.

Prepare Talking Points

  • Research common interview questions and practice your answers
  • Stress your achievements and talents
  • Give detailed answers to questions with examples

Review Your Documents

  • Bring all requested paperwork with you to the interview, including your resume, application, references, ID, etc.
  • Extra copies of your resume and portfolio (if applicable) are also a good thing

Dress to Impress

  • Dress appropriately for the job you want
  • Be neatly groomed
  • Dress relatively conservatively

Follow-up

  • Ask intelligent questions after they are done interviewing you
  • Write a thank you note and sent it within 24 hours of the interview