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RESEARCHING
THE COMPANY
The first, and most important,
task in interview preparation is researching the company or organization. Very
simply, if you do not understand what the company does, how well they do it, and
what your job description will be, you will not get the job. This section can
help you find the information you need.
PRACTICING
FOR THE INTERVIEW
This section will provide
important information to help you practice for the interview so you will be
prepared for whatever format or questions the interviewer uses.
ACING
THE BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW
Find out how to prepare for these questions, what behaviors an employer
will be exploring, and how to put together a STAR statement to help answer
the questions.
MASTERING THE TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
An employer calls on the phone to ask you a few questions, what do you do? This section will provide all the assistance you need to prepare for the expected and unexpected telephone interview.
REVIEWING
THE MOST COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
These questions will include the
questions and approaches you can take to answer them successfully, along with
the questions you can or should ask the interviewer.
MAKING
A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION
You never get a second chance to
make a good first impression, so read this section to learn about proper attire,
body language, and attitude.
INTERVIEWING
The day of the interview has
arrived. This section will cover how and when you arrive, what to do while
you wait, and the different formats the interview might take.
EATING
ETIQUETTE
What do you do with all those
forks? This section will help you look good if your interview includes an eating
occasion.
FOLLOWING
UP
Learn about writing Thank-You
letters, checking on the progress of your interview, and accepting or rejecting
job offers.
NEGOTIATING
SALARY
Is your salary or benefit offer
a little short of what you need, or what other people are being offered? This
section will help you learn valuable negotiation skills.
This document is maintained by:
Kathleen Bristow (kbristow@csuchico.edu )
Last Updated: October 28, 2007
