2. Research
Gather information on the company you will be
interviewing for
Information to research includes:
General information on the company
Industry trends
Detailed information on company products/clients
Competitors
3. Why Research is Important
Properly researching a company prior to an
interview will help you answer common interview
questions such as:
“What do you know about our company?” and
“Why do you want to work here?”
Research will help to mentally prepare you for an
interview and can help ease nerves
4. Practice
Practice what you will say during an interview
Rehearse with a friend or family member so that
you can identify the weak spots in your interview
Watch out for nervous gestures and do not use
slang or other inappropriate language
Some common interview questions to practice
are:
“Where would you like to be in 5 years?”
“Give some examples of work accomplishments.”
“What are your strengths/weaknesses?”
5. Dressing for an Interview
Remember that it is always best to be
overdressed rather than underdressed
If you are unsure of the appropriate attire, you
may ask the person who scheduled your
interview
What to wear:
Conservative suit in a solid colour
Professional top in a solid, coordinating colour
Conservative tie
6. Dressing for an Interview Continued
What to wear continued:
Wear dark socks and shoes in coordinating colours
(i.e. No navy socks with black pants)
No/minimal jewelry (wedding bands and watches
are appropriate)
Neat and professional hairstyle
7. During the Interview
Arrive on time, or early if possible
Arriving early will allow for time to mentally calm
down and prepare
Pay attention to the interviewer’s name and title, if
you do not already know
Remain calm by taking deep breaths and allowing
time to think before answering a question
Answer all questions honestly
Remember that negative information does not have
to be volunteered, but if asked a direct question you
should not lie
8. Concluding the Interview
Thank the interviewer for their time, the
interview, and the opportunity
Be sure to ask when a decision will be made
about the position or a second interview
9. Follow Up on the Interview
Make notes of the interview such as:
The name of the interviewer and questions that you
answered well and not so well
Send a thank you letter or email
Be sure to thank the interviewer for his time and the
opportunity
Include some main points of the interview
Clarify or answer a question that you did not
appropriately answer
Reiterate your interest in the position
