Tips to improve your interview skills

3. Discouraged?
Don’t be….it’s all in the
attitude!
STAY POSITIVE!

4. Prepare for your Interview!
ORead your resume in its entirety
OVisualize the Interview
OPractice interview questions
…Record and Watch!
OResearch the employer… Use
Google, LinkedIn

5. Prepare for your Interview!
O Write down several of your greatest
accomplishments and weaknesses
O If possible, drive by the interview site
before interview day
O Prepare a few questions for the
interviewer, write them down
O Print at least 3 copies of your resume
O Know what you’ll wear

6. Arriving to the Interview
O Give yourself plenty of time
O Remember your resume copies and
questions
O Arrive 10-15 minutes early
O Your interview starts in the parking lot
O Do not carry more than one bag
O Do not carry a drink or keys
O ALWAYS a firm handshake and eye
contact with everyone you meet

7. During the Interview-
Impress within the first 30
seconds
O Allow the interviewer to sit before you do
O Maintain eye contact
O Be aware of body language
O Posture is important
O Don’t fidget, play with keys, tap your feet
O Try to keep your hands at your side or on the arms of
the chair

9. During the Interview-The
WOW Factor
OAlways answer questions with
precision
ODon’t drone on about life and
achievements
ODo not criticize any previous
employers
OStay engaged and focused
OBe aware of your posture and body
language

10. Closing the Interview/Job
O Ask 2-3 more questions
O Thank the interviewer and give a firm
handshake
O Re-iterate your enthusiasm for the job
O Ask what the next step is
O Ask for a business card
O Do not ask the salary of the position

11. After the Interview
O Write a thank you note/email
O Include any important information you
forgot to mention in the interview
O If you feel you “flunked” the interview, take
the time to explain your circumstances

12. Re-Charged?
Don’t Forget:
OStay Positive!
OBe prepared!
OImpress!
OClose!

13. One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key
to self-confidence is preparation.
- Arthur Ashe