The following six steps will help you focus and prepare for an interview.
Know yourself
Conduct a self assessment to be clear about who you are and what would be a good fit for you. Check out Eureka's True Colors self assessment inventory which will give you further insight into careers related to your personality and values. Login to SpartaSystem to get started.
Know the employers
Research everything you can about your prospective employer:
Your research may generate good questions to ask the employer and will show your knowledge, interest, and enthusiasm for the opportunity.
Develop Your Career Objective
Employers gravitate toward candidates who have a clear career direction and are able to articulate what they want. Present your career objective in relationship to the needs of their organization.
Prepare and Practice
Don't expect to be an expert interviewee without anticipating questions and organizing your thoughts. Use Perfect Interview, a web-based mock interview tool, to practice and perfect your interviewing skills, ,or attend an interview workshop offered by the Career Center.
See our Interview Questions PDF handout for more sample questions.
Dress the Part
Create the most professional look possible. Your dress and overall presentation should send the message that you are the top candidate. See our Dress to Impress page to get a picture of the professional you.
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