INTERVIEW

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INTERVIEW

Interview is the most important part of an employer’s selection process, we will help students to plan, prepare, and practice for a great interview. Below you can find steps for the interview

STEP 1: DO YOUR RESEARCH

  •  Study the job post carefully
  •  Visit the company website and familiarize yourself with their work
  •  Think of ways to connect your own values and skills to demonstrate a fit with the company

STEP 2: SHOWCASE YOURSELF

  •  Be prepared to introduce yourself and give an overview about yourself in a couple of minutes
  •  Review your resume and the cover letter you submitted and prepare yourself to elaborate
  •  Know your strengths and how you can relate them to the position

STEP 3: PRACTICE

  •  Practice answering the most common interview questions
  •  Video record yourself and watch it back so you can see your verbal and non-verbal expressions

STEP 4: PREPARE QUESTIONS

  •  Be prepared with thoughtful questions in order to demonstrate your preparedness, interest in the position/company.

STEP 5: DRESS FOR SUCCESS

  •  Dress professionally for all interviews
  •  Try to be chic and well-groomed but avoid to be excessive

STEP 6: MANAGE YOUR TIME

  •  Prepare in advance so you can relax the night before the interview
  •  Plan more time than you think you need to get to the interview

STEP 7: COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

  •  Follow the interviewer’s lead
  •  Have positive energy- smile
  •  Maintain eye contact
  •  Pay attention to your non-verbal language
  •  Turn off your phone during the interview 
  •  Arrange your voice tone and be calm

STEP 8: EVALUATE THE INTERVIEW AFTER THE INTERVIEW

  •  Take time to reflect on the interview
  •  Write down questions you can remember to use these items to help you prepare if you get a second interview

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