Interview Skills Archives

Information to Have on Yourself During an Interview

Be prepared to give examples and talk about yourself in terms of your skills.

Creative Skills: Develop models, experiment, apply theory, synthesize, predict, create new ideas, use imagination.
Organizing Skills: Keep deadlines, details, accept responsibility, reason, use logic, make contacts, arrangements, decisions, clarify, clerical skills.
Numerical Skills: Use computational and statistical abilities, inventory.

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Source: “PayScale” | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

Information to Have on the Employer During an Interview

Organizational goals
Relative size of firm
Growth potential for security
Percent of annual sales growth last five years
Array of product or service line
Who are competitors?
Reputation
Organization structure by product line
Geographical locations –

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Source: “PayScale” | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

Acing the Interviews

Following are ten tips to help you be your best as you interview.

Research the industry and company beforehand; over-prepare. Use every resource to your advantage: fellow students, professors, career-center resources, informational interviews with alumni of your school, the company’s recruitment literature and website, WetFeet’s Insider Guides, and databases and websites such as Lexus/Nexus, the U.S. Business Browser, and Hoovers.
Know what you’re looking for,

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Author: Sherrie Gong Taguchi | Source: “Surviving and Thriving in a Tough Job Market: Acing the Interviews” | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

How to Handle Your First-Round Interview

The types of questions you are most likely to encounter in your first-round interview include:

“Tell me about yourself.”
The perfect opening for your two-minute presentation! Describe your educational and work background, identify your key strengths and provide a couple of illustrations, and state your intended career direction. Usually, this is the first question asked. If it isn’t, you can usually defer answering a different

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Source: “How to Handle Your First-Round Interview” | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

What Your Body Language Tells Interviewers

Here are some examples of body language cues and their possible interpretations.

Crossed arms—closed off or defensive
Fidgeting, running tongue along teeth, playing with hair or jewelry, or tapping feet—nervous or bored
Lack of eye contact or, conversely, staring too intently without breaking a gaze—untrustworthy
Leaning back—uncomfortable
Clasping hands behind the head while leaning back—looking to gain power
Leaning forward—interested in the conversation
Smiling or attempting to be humorous—friendly
Eye contact

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Author: Jennifer Rae Atkins | Source: “What Your Body Language Tells Interviewers” | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

11 Rules For A Successful Interview

Show That You Are Knowledgeable About the Company and Its Operation
Interviewers favor an applicant who has made an effort to research their firm. As an applicant it will help that you can show the interviewer in what ways you can contribute to their company.
Present a Positive Attitude
Preparation for the interview will undoubtedly give you self-confidence. Don’t hesitate to tell the interviewer your accomplishments

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Source: “Some Rules for a Successful Interview” | Original Publication: Cal State L.A. | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing