JOB
INTERVIEW
TIPS
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS
PREPARATION
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
THE INTERVIEW
TEST
WHAT TO BRING TO INTERVIEW
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS LINKS
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SECTION 1
JOB
INTERVIEW
TIPS
An interview gives you
the opportunity to showcase
your qualifications to an
employer, so it pays to be
well prepared.
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SECTION 2
PREPARATION
Learn about the organization.
Have a specific job or jobs in mind.
Review your qualifications for the job.
Prepare answers to broad questions about
yourself.
Review your résumé.
Practice an interview with a friend or
relative.
Arrive before the scheduled time of your
interview.
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SECTION 3
PERSONAL
APPEARANCE
Be well groomed.
Dress appropriately.
Do not chew gum or smoke.
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SECTION 4
THE
INTERVIEW
Relax and answer each question
concisely.
Respond promptly.
Use good manners.
Learn the name of your interviewer
and greet him or her with a firm
handshake.
Use proper English—avoid slang.
Be cooperative and enthusiastic.
Use body language to show interest.
Ask questions about the position and
the organization, but avoid questions
whose answers can easily be found on
the company Web site.
Also avoid asking questions about
salary and benefits unless a job
offer is made.
Thank the interviewer when you leave
and, as a follow-up, in writing.
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SECTION 5
TEST
Test:
(if employer gives one):
Listen closely to instructions.
Read each question carefully.
Write legibly and clearly.
Budget your time wisely and
don’t dwell on one question.
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SECTION 6
WHAT
TO
BRING
TO
AN
INTERVIEW
Social Security card.
Government-issued identification
(driver’s license,
non-driver’s license ID).
Résumé.
Although not all employers require
applicants to bring a résumé, you
should be able to furnish the
interviewer information about your
education, training, and previous
employment.
References.
Employers typically require three
references. Get permission before
using anyone as a reference.
Make sure that they will give you
a good reference.
Try to avoid using relatives as
references.
Transcripts.
Employers may require an official
copy of transcripts to verify grades,
coursework, dates of attendance, and
highest grade completed or degree
awarded.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Office
of Occupational Statistics and Employment
http://www.bls.gov/
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SECTION 7
JOB
TIPS
LINKS
The 3 Things That Make Work Meaningful
https://open.buffer.com/meaningful-work/
5 Easy Ways for Creating Balance in Your Life
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maryellen-tribby/work-life-balance_b_4561868.html
5 Ways Making a Budget Can Ease Financial Stress
https://www.mint.com/budgeting-3/5-ways-making-a-budget-can-ease-financial-stress
6 Ways to Make Sure Every Meeting Is a Productive One
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/242768
10 Proven Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
http://jamesclear.com/working-hard
10 Ways Employers Can Encourage a Healthy Work-Life Balance for Employees
https://pingboard.com/work-life-balance/
10 Ways to be More Productive at Work
http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2012/05/04/10-ways-to-be-more-productive-at-work
An Internship with an Impact
http://www.redfin.com/about/jobs/early-career
Become an Art Therapist
http://www.arttherapyblog.com/career/art-therapist-jobs/
Career Cluster Videos
http://www.careeronestop.org/Videos/CareerandClusterVideos/career-and-cluster-videos.aspx
Career Journal
http://www.careerjournalasia.com/
College Recruiter
http://www.collegerecruiter.com/
Defining the Six Most Common Internship Types
https://www.wetfeet.com/articles/defining-the-six-most-common-internship-types
The Educator's Guide to Real Estate Lesson Plans
https://www.redfin.com/blog/2015/08/the-educators-guide-to-real-estate-lesson-plans.html
EMPLOYMENT GUIDE
http://www.employmentguide.com
Exploring Your Career Options
http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college/careers
How to Advance Your Career in Restaurant Management
http://blog.directcapital.com/business-insights/small-biz-news/how-to-advance-your-career-in-restaurant-management/
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The How-To Career Resource Library
http://findhow.com/career
How to Get Your First Job in Electronics Engineering
http://www.pannam.com/blog/how-to-get-your-first-job-in-electronics-engineering/
How to Prepare for a Dental Working Interview
http://www.cda.org/news-events/how-to-prepare-for-a-dental-working-interview
Interviewing Guide: CSM Career Center
http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/ssp/documents/Interviewing%20Guide.pdf
A Guide to Interview Success
http://www.msu.edu/user/mkennedy/digitaladvisor/Research/interviewing.htm
Job-Interview.net
http://www.job-interview.net/
Job Interview Questions
http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/
Job Web
http://www.jobweb.com/
Pam Pohly Associates
http://www.pohly.com/
School, Work and Life Balance
http://jhsap.org/self_help_resources/school-life_balance/
Top 10 Finance Internships
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2011/02/28/the-top-10-finance-internships/
Travel Nursing: Building A Nursing Career One Destination At A Time
http://www.onlinenursingdegrees.org/nursingfacts/travel-nursing.htm
Working with Clients: A Guide to Running a Contracting Company
http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/running-a-successful-contracting-business/
Unmasking Alcohol Manipulators:
Critical Thinking Lesson Plans to Subvert Alcohol Advertisers
http://www.alcoholtreatment.net/unmasking-alcohol-manipulators/
USAJobs: Resources and Job Search Tools
http://www.usajobs.gov/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/
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