1. Student Support Services Workshop
Interview Skills
By: Alyssa Arnold
Student Support Services Workshop

2. Know yourself Be able to articulate YOUR: Skills - Values - Interests
Abilities - Long-term plans
Be able to give examples of them
Think on your feet
Outside the box
Use common sense

3. Review Be prepared for questions about your Resume
Typically asked questions:
“Tell me about yourself”
“Tell me about one of your weaknesses…?”
“Tell me what you know about us”
“Why should we hire you?”

4. Show the Complete Picture
Tell me about yourself…
Tell a story
How do you want companies to remember you

5. Rehearse Practice Tape Recorder - Mirror Video Camera - Friends/Family
Notecards
No memorized answers
Just concepts & key buzz words

6. Preparing for the Interview
Copies of Resume (references included)
Good quality Questions for Interviewer
Proper Attire
Proper Etiquette
Understanding of company
Make eye contact
Tone of voice
Anticipate stressors

7. First Impression Dress to impress
Men: Pressed dress pants & shirt {Suit}
Polished shoes
Tie & jacket
Well groomed (be conservative with cologne)
Women: Pressed pants or LONG skirt or Suit
Pressed dress shirt {NOT low cut}
Nice shoes {NOT too high}
Be conservative with jewelry
Well groomed
Your clothes should fit well… Not too loose… Not too tight

8. Day of… Well Groomed Leave plenty of time for mishaps
Eat prior to interview
(avoid too much caffeine/sugar)
Arrive early
Be courteous to everyone you encounter

9. Follow Up
Send a hand-written Thank You note directly to the person who interviewed you ASAP
Make sure to use proper grammar, check
your spelling & write legibly

10. Also don’t forget: Turn your cell phone OFF
Watch your language, slang terms, etc.
Don’t chew gum
PREPARE GOOD QUALITY QUESTIONS TO ASK!

11. *To get credit for this Workshop*
Mr. Harris at:
With the following information:
Your name
Title of workshop
Date completed workshop
What you learned from the workshop