Interview Preparation Guide

The Day Before
  • Verify the day, time, and location of the interview
  • Prepare a professional interview outfit
  • Prepare portfolio: include resume, list of references, and letter of recommendation
  • Prepare travel plan, aim to arrive 10 minutes early
  • Review “COMMON QUESTIONS GUIDE”
  • Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
Upon Arrival

The interview starts the moment you walk through the door. Before you walk in...

  • Turn off and put away your phone
  • Double-check your appearance
  • Display professionalism
During the Interview
  • SMILE - show your personality
  • Greet the interviewers with a firm handshake and introduce yourself
  • Display good posture and maintain natural eye contact
  • Listen carefully to the questions and ask for clarification if needed- it is okay to ask for them to repeat the question
  • Be honest, positive, and direct when answering
  • Use the STAR method when answering (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
  • End with a question for the interviewer
  • Request a business card
  • Thank them for their time
After the Interview
  • Relax and reflect
  • Follow up with a thank you note – remind them why you are the
    best candidate for the position
  • If not selected, reach out
    • Ask for feedback on your interview
    • Ask what could have made you a stronger candidate