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General
Interviewing Tips
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You should realize, despite the different interviewing tactics used, all
employers are searching for the same answers in interviews. They seek to confirm
that an applicant has the required knowledge, skill, and willingness to
contribute and fit into the company culture. They also want to see if your
career goals are in line with opportunities available with their company
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Be prepared with answers to the traditional interview questions Rehearse your
answers with a friend who will give you honest feedback about the content of
your answer, and your body language. |
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Aim for clarity, brevity, and above all, honesty. Give honest answers with a
positive tone |
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Concentrate on the employer's need, not yours
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Emphasize how you can help the company achieve its goals
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Describe your past responsibilities and accomplishments
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Explain why you approached the project a certain way
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Explain how the skills you bring will benefit the company
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Use strong, confident language
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Don't downplay your accomplishments or attribute them to luck
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Be specific in your answers. Avoid rambling or going off on a tangent. Ask for
clarification if you aren't sure what information they are seeking
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Ask if they feel it would be helpful to add information about skills or
experiences that you think are relevant and hasn't been covered yet
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Take
responsibility in communicating your strengths. Don't rely on the interviewer to
pull it out of you |
Practice by anticipating what types of skills and characteristics you think the
employer needs in an applicant to be successful on the job you are interviewing
for.
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Diplomacy |
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Persistence |
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Team Building |
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Detail Orientation |
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Stress Management |
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Problem Solving & Planning
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Once you have determined what you think the employer will be looking for, write
out examples of situations that showed your skills in those areas. Explain your
past successes. The more
that you can clearly describe the experience, the people
involved, the challenge, and the solutions, the more you'll stand out in the
interviewer's mind.
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