Tips on how to successfully interview for a job.

1. Tips for Interviewing
Diamond Global International

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