1. SSS Workshop

2. Job Interviews
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBD-SnwwiU

3. Before The Interview
 Review the job description
 Research the company
 Think about common questions and how you would answer
them
 Ex. “Why do you want to work here?
 What are some other common questions?
 Try to prepare yourself for the odd questions and how you would
answer them.
 Ex. “What kind of animal would you be?”
 Have you ever been asked an odd question in an interview?

4. Before The Interview
 Think about questions you want to ask
 Ex. “What is typical workday like for this position?”
 What are some other good questions?
 Relieve some of the stress by practicing with a mock
interview with a friend, advisor or career center
 Get plenty of sleep the night before.

5. Day Of The Interview
 Dress appropriately for the type of job you are interviewing
for
 Dress neatly – clothes clean and ironed
 Leave early so that you can be sure to arrive on time –
arriving late is a good way to guarantee you won’t get the
job
 Turn off your cell phone
 Bring a bottle of water with you

7. The Interview
 Be confident but not arrogant
 Be polite & respectful
 Sit up straight, don’t fidget, and make eye contact
 Have copies of your resume on-hand and offer a copy
to the interviewers
 Bring a copy of the job description with you

8. The Interview
 Answers questions clearly and concisely, but don’t just
give yes/no or simple answers
 Be prepared to adjust your answers based on how the
interviewers respond
 Ask questions!

9. Things Not To Say
 “I really need this job.”
 “My last job/boss was terrible.”
 “You’d be stupid not to hire me.”
 “I don’t have any weaknesses.” Or “My main weakness
is that I work too hard.”
 “I don’t have any questions.”

10. Questions Not To Ask
 “How much does this job pay?”
 “How much vacation time do I get?”

11. Things Not To Do
 Answer your cellphone – under any circumstances
 Appear bored
 Fidget or move around a lot

12. Final Tips
 Use your common sense
 Be prepared
 Be yourself
 Utilize resources such as the Career Center to do mock
interviews, get your resume reviewed, get job search
tips