1. How to prepare for a job interview
Lori J. Powers
Former Human Resource Manager for a Fortune 500 steel company

2. RESUME TIPS PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW DURING THE INTERVIEW FOLLOW UP

3. Resume tips 1 page resumes are best for beginners.
I don’t have any experience, what should I do? Get some—volunteer, talk to other people, get involved!
Use key words that are relevant. (The employer might use software for interview and job selection.)
Ask someone else to proofread your resume.
Objective should state the job you want. For example,
“Position as a cook with ABC Food Service.”
Show what you ACCOMPLISHED, not only what you’ve done.

4. GREAT
Served food to 150 people at Caring Hearts Homeless Shelter.
Played as a midfielder for Summerlin Bobcats Soccer Team and organized and stored all equipment after each game.
Bagged groceries at ABC Grocery Store and greeted customers. Resolved customer complaints. Rearranged bagging area to reach bags easier allowing for faster customer service.
Elected as member of student council and organized a car wash to raise $150 for the sophomore class.
Solve computer problems for family members. Upgraded home computer system to Windows 10.
Helped grandparents download music to their mobile phone.
exampleS OK
Girl Scouts
Play soccer for Summerlin Bobcats
Bag groceries at ABC Grocery Store
Student Council Member

5. Preparing for the interview
Some employers might check your social media pages. Be careful what you post!
Find out information about the company with whom you are interviewing. (Talk to current employees, research on line, etc.)
Practice answering questions with someone. Find general interview questions on line.
Write a list of questions to ask during the interview. (Don’t only ask about pay, time off and benefits. Find out about company policies, how the job is done, or how your work might be judged.)
Get help from your COLLEGE PLACEMENT OFFICE or high school GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.

6. DURING THE INTERVIEW
Dress appropriately—dress pants, appropriate skirt, a shirt with a collar, dress shoes.
Arrive 15 minutes early. Know where you are going.
Have good eye contact with the interviewer.
Speak confidently!
Answer only the question asked, avoid TMI.
Ask appropriate questions. When will they make a decision about hiring?
Get the interviewer’s contact information ( at a minimum). Most will have a business card.

7. AFTER THE INTERVIEW Send the interviewer a thank you!
Evaluate your own performance—what did you do well, what could you have done better?
Check your status by ing or calling the interviewer if you haven’t heard anything within the designated time frame.
Don’t constantly bother the interviewer.

8. KEY POINTS to remember
Write a GREAT resume! Prepare for the interview Use your College Placement Office or Guidance Counselor Arrive early to the interview Send a thank you