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Interview Tips

Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience but if you arrive prepared, you will be sure to impress. Here are some quick tips to get you started:

Practice before your interview

During the interview, you want to sound confident and professional. Come prepared with a question or two for the interviewers. Practice answering questions or participate in a mock interview with an employment services professional. This will encourage conversation and give you a chance to stand out from the crowd.

Research the company / organization

Do your research! Learn as much as you can about the organization you might just be working for. This way, you will know what questions to ask during the interview.

Arrive on time

Know where you are going and how long it will take to get there. Plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your interview time. If appropriate, you may even want to visit the site prior to your interview to check things out.

Bring extra copies of your cover letter and resume

Make sure to bring extra copies of your cover letter and resume in case you want to refer to it during the interview.

Bring a note pad

A note pad and a pen may also be useful, when taking down notes, important names and numbers. This can be helpful especially when you are composing a follow up email or a phone call.

Bring a list of your references

Prepare a list of your references and bring it to the interview (3 is standard). It is always a good idea to call your references ahead of time and ask for their permission to use them as a reference. You may also want to warn current employers of your search for a new job and that you are thinking of using them as a reference.

Dress for Success

Wear what you would to an interview, because that’s what employers will be looking for.

Follow up after the interview

This can be done either by a phone call or via email. Your follow up email should be brief and concise. In your email, remind them of your interview, yourself and that you are still awaiting their response. This will tell the employer that you are still interested in the position and are sincere about working with them.


	Welcome Past Employers: 2009 2008 2007 2009 Trainers 2009 Community Employment Services Event Photos Workshops Information Sessions Tips Media Partners Contact Employers Schools	Interview Tips Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience but if you arrive prepared, you will be sure to impress. Here are some quick tips to get you started: Practice before your interview During the interview, you want to sound confident and professional. Come prepared with a question or two for the interviewers. Practice answering questions or participate in a mock interview with an employment services professional. This will encourage conversation and give you a chance to stand out from the crowd. Research the company / organization Do your research! Learn as much as you can about the organization you might just be working for. This way, you will know what questions to ask during the interview. Arrive on time Know where you are going and how long it will take to get there. Plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your interview time. If appropriate, you may even want to visit the site prior to your interview to check things out. Bring extra copies of your cover letter and resume Make sure to bring extra copies of your cover letter and resume in case you want to refer to it during the interview. Bring a note pad A note pad and a pen may also be useful, when taking down notes, important names and numbers. This can be helpful especially when you are composing a follow up email or a phone call. Bring a list of your references Prepare a list of your references and bring it to the interview (3 is standard). It is always a good idea to call your references ahead of time and ask for their permission to use them as a reference. You may also want to warn current employers of your search for a new job and that you are thinking of using them as a reference. Dress for Success Wear what you would to an interview, because that’s what employers will be looking for. Follow up after the interview This can be done either by a phone call or via email. Your follow up email should be brief and concise. In your email, remind them of your interview, yourself and that you are still awaiting their response. This will tell the employer that you are still interested in the position and are sincere about working with them.