Ace Your Interview
Tips for Acing your Interview
Before an Interview
 Review Your resume;
 Company research;
 Practice makes perfect;
 Relate your Strengths to company benefit;
 Practice typical questions;
 Practice questions to ask;
 Dress for Success;
Interview Checklist (next slide)
Interview Checklist
During the Interview. Part 1
 Enter with confidence;
 Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm;
 Be authentic;
 Offer firm handshake before/after (if appropriate); use
positive body language, eye-contact;
 Avoid discussing salary/payment until after offer;
 Turn negative questions/situations into positive;
 Don’t blame or criticize other;
During the Interview. Part 2
 Show you’ve taken time to learn about the position and
the company/organization beforehand;
 Listen carefully to each question asked;
 Ask for clarification if needed;
 Answer questions concisely (2-3 min);
 Read non verbal communication;
 Be personable (use interviewer's name and title if
applicable);
 Ask questions.
How to Stay Calm During the
Interview
 Arrive early and relax;
 Think of the interview as a conversation;
 Think positively and be confident;
 Sit up straight and don’t fidget;
 Focus on your strength and your purpose;
 Breath and take your time;
 Remember that there are other opportunities out there.
Close the Interview. Part 1
 After the interview
-Take notes for yourself;
-Make note of interviewer’s name, title, address,
etc.;
Send a thank-you letter or email ASAP;
-Provide requested materials ASAP;
-Follow-up with a phone call if you if you haven’t
heard back.
Close the Interview. Part 2
 When you receive an offer
-Do your research –know your worth;
-Consider benefits in addition to your paycheck;
-Try to get offer in writing for specifics;
-Carefully consider it-confirm timeframe.
 Final thoughts
-Interviewing is a process;
-Express yourself clearly;
-Be positive, Don’t complain!;
-Repeat key points;
-Success stories.
The Most Common Interview
Questions
 Why should we hire you?
 What are your strengths and weaknesses?
 What relevant experience do you have?
 Where do you see yourself in 5/10, etc. years?
 Why did you choose to apply to our company?
 Describe some of your most important accomplishments.
 Tell how you handled a difficult situation?
 What are some of your leadership experiences?
 Do you have any questions?