1. Tips for Acing your Interview
Ace Your Interview
Tips for Acing your Interview

2. Before an Interview Interview Checklist (next slide)
Review Your resume;
Company research;
Practice makes perfect;
Relate your Strengths to company benefit;
Practice typical questions;
Practice questions to ask;
Dress for Success;
Interview Checklist (next slide)

3. Interview Checklist

4. During the Interview. Part 1
Enter with confidence;
Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm;
Be authentic;
Offer firm handshake before/after (if appropriate); use positive body language, eye-contact;
Avoid discussing salary/payment until after offer;
Turn negative questions/situations into positive;
Don’t blame or criticize other;

5. During the Interview. Part 2
Show you’ve taken time to learn about the position and the company/organization beforehand;
Listen carefully to each question asked;
Ask for clarification if needed;
Answer questions concisely (2-3 min);
Read non verbal communication;
Be personable (use interviewer's name and title if applicable);
Ask questions.

6. How to Stay Calm During the Interview
Arrive early and relax;
Think of the interview as a conversation;
Think positively and be confident;
Sit up straight and don’t fidget;
Focus on your strength and your purpose;
Breath and take your time;
Remember that there are other opportunities out there.

7. Close the Interview. Part 1
After the interview
-Take notes for yourself;
-Make note of interviewer’s name, title, address, etc.;
Send a thank-you letter or ASAP;
-Provide requested materials ASAP;
-Follow-up with a phone call if you if you haven’t heard back.

8. Close the Interview. Part 2
When you receive an offer
-Do your research –know your worth;
-Consider benefits in addition to your paycheck;
-Try to get offer in writing for specifics;
-Carefully consider it-confirm timeframe.
Final thoughts
-Interviewing is a process;
-Express yourself clearly;
-Be positive, Don’t complain!;
-Repeat key points;
-Success stories.

9. The Most Common Interview Questions
Why should we hire you?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What relevant experience do you have?
Where do you see yourself in 5/10, etc. years?
Why did you choose to apply to our company?
Describe some of your most important accomplishments.
Tell how you handled a difficult situation?
What are some of your leadership experiences?
Do you have any questions?