General Interview Strategies
- Be prepared to talk about yourself and your experiences
- Master the art of storytelling
- Provide specific and concrete examples of your results / accomplishments
- Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and confident throughout the interview process
- Remember an interview is a formal conversation--avoid filler words like “Um”, “Ah”, &
“You know”
- Avoid indecisive phrases like: “I think,” “I guess,” “probably,” or “pretty good”
- Think before speaking
- Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2 minutes
- If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you
- General Interview Strategies
- Remain calm, relaxed, and be yourself
- Try to focus on the message you are trying to convey, NOT how well you are doing!
- Don't swear or use slang words.
- Don't slouch in your seat or do anything else that makes you look disinterested.
- Don't smoke.
- Don’t lie.
- Don't be arrogant and assume you've got the job.
- Don't discuss controversial topics such as religion, politics and gender relations or
personal ones.
- Don't read from notes or your CV.
- Don't criticize former employers or colleagues.
- Don't argue with the interviewer, no matter what.
Dressing for Success-Men
- Suit-Single or double breasted
- Polished shoes
- Long sleeve shirt.
- Conservative tie
- Belt.
- Dark socks, conservative leather shoes.
- Neatly groomed hair, beard, and mustache
- Avoid strong colognes, earrings, and body piercing
- Limit the aftershave.
- Neatly trimmed nails.
Dressing for Success-Women
- Pant or skirt suit
- The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably.
- Coordinated blouse.
- Professional hairstyle.
- Neatly manicured clean nails.
- Pumps with small to medium heels
- Light makeup, perfume, and jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
- Wear neutral color hosiery.