Careers and Employment/Job Interview

A job interview is an 1-1 interview between the interviewer (employer) and the interviewee (applicant). This interview can get you the job you desire, or can plummet you down in misery. Here, we will present some Dos and Don'ts when it comes to a job interview, questions you may be asked, questions YOU can ask, and some suggestions to do after the interview.

Do

• Dress appropriately.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early.
• Bring your resume.
• Address the interview by name and make eye contact.
• Smile and relax.
• Answer questions with honesty.
• Thank the interviewer.

Don't

• Take anyone with you to the interview.
• Record.
• Smoke/Chew gum.
• Criticize teachers/employers.
• Ask about salary if it has not been brought up.
• Talk about the places that didn't hire you.
• Beg
• Hang around afterwards.

? you will be asked

-Can you tell me about yourself?
-Why do you want to work here?
-Why should I hire you?
-What days and time do you want to work?
-How will you get to work?
-What are your strengths/weaknesses?
-Where do you see yourself in five years?

? you can ask

-Is there anything else you need to know so I can be considered for this job?
-When will you make a decision?
-How will I be notified?

After the interview

• Write a thank-you note.
• Call them if you haven't heard from them.
• If you didn't get the job, think "how can I improve?".