1. The Interview Process

2. Preparing for an Interview Decide on an outfit and make sure that it is clean and pressed Make several copies of your resume, transcripts, letters or recommendation and a list of references Try to determine what questions they will be asking and practice your answers – you can not hesitate

3. Their Questions Strengths Weaknesses (make it sound like a strength) Tell a story about a time when… Activities you are involved in include… Why would they choose you? How would you describe yourself?

4. Your Answers Answer quickly Remember: Nonverbal cues are much louder than your words Always be positive Show that you have done research on this institution/employer Always have questions for them

5. After the Interview Send a hand written thank you letter to the person you spoke with during the interview Follow up on anything the interviewer may have asked you to do

6. Common Mistakes The Ohio State University Pre-Med and Pre-Law: These are NOT majors Not checking with references before you use them You are your only advocate in an interview