Your Career Matters: Building Interviewing Skills, Separate Yourself from the Masses

Planning for a job interview can be an overwhelming process. What are they going to ask me? What do I say? What do I not say? How much information should I give them?

Knowing how to interview properly doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Break down interviewing preparation into three easy stages: before, during and after. This will ensure order while you are collecting relevant information and practicing for your interview.

Here are a few solid techniques and tips to help you better prepare for and manage your job interview:

1. Prior to the interview, reflect on your career accomplishments. Create positive “career stories” to highlight your relevant strengths.
2. During the interview, manage the impressions you make — non-verbally and verbally. Make the interview feel like a conversation and end with prepared meaningful questions.
3. After the interview, send a thank you note indicating anything unique that will remind the interviewer of you.

View our latest Alumni Career Services webinar titled “Interviewing Part I: Learn How to Prepare” within our ‘Archived Webinars‘ or visit our website.