1. University Career Center

2.  Research the Organization  Interview Practice  Getting Ready  Follow Up

3.  Their website  Any literature you’ve been given  Vault.com  Newspaper  Google  Industry resources

4.  Use the UCC Interview Guide on our website  Schedule a mock interview  Have a friend ask you questions  Try InterviewStream

5.  Get up early  Shower & shave  Wear clean, ironed clothes  Hydrate  Natural makeup  No cologne or perfume  Conservative jewelry  Clean cut fingernails  Cover tattoos & remove piercings  Hair out of face

6.  Copies of resume & references on quality resume paper  Padfolio  Pen  Questions for the employer  Mints  Crackers/Granola Bar  Water

7.  Don’t be late.  Do a practice run to the site if possible.  Account for traffic, accidents, etc.  Bring change for tolls.  Take a deep breath outside the door & gather yourself.  Always be nice to the receptionist!

8.  Extend your hand first  No death grips  No limp fish  Wait until you are asked to have a seat

9.  Relax  Take deep breaths  Sit up straight  Smile  Don’t over- or under- gesture  Take notes if you like

10.  Tell me about yourself personally & professionally.  Why are you interested in this position?  Why should we hire you?

11.  They know you’re human  Use the STAR Technique  Situation or  Task  Action  Result  End on a positive note

12.  Well, not really…  Go home and write notes from your interview  Write thank you notes & mail them promptly (or email)  Prepare to play the waiting game …  Keep looking

13.  You know the timeline  They may be interviewing more candidates  Be patient  Review your notes from your interview  Prepare for the possible second interview

14.  Don’t harass  It’s okay to call a week or two later, depending on answer to timeline question  Call if you get an offer and you need to check in with first choice

15.  Never bring it up first  Salary “requirements” & salary range  www.quintcareers.com www.quintcareers.com  Look at similar position descriptions  Consider geographic location  Benefits are part of it

16.  Don’t ask first  They should give details to you at some point in writing  Usually HR can help you with any questions you might have

17. University Career Center 1 st Floor, Student Commons Across from Chick-fil-A