How to Interview

Use the following tips to effectively prepare for and present yourself during an interview, helping to increase your chances for job opportunities and promotions!

• Interviewers may be subconsciously influenced by the physical appearance of an applicant during the interview even if they are explicitly instructed to disregard attire. Use your best judgment when deciding what to wear for your interview.

• Collect information about the position for which you are interviewing. Review the job description and the job announcement.

• The questions will be related to knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job; therefore, use the above documents to think of potential questions and rehearse answers. Decide which parts of your background and experience are most important for this position.

• Have friends and family quiz you.

• If speaking in front of others makes you nervous, practice.

• When answering the questions, try to be as succinct and clear as possible. Don’t use acronyms or slang.

• Remember that this is an examination and NOT a hiring interview. Everyone will be asked the same questions in the same order. How you answer the questions will determine your score on the interview.
• Do not assume that the interviewers know all about your qualifications. It may be useful to pretend that you are talking to complete strangers and want to put your best effort into your presentation.