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Ways to Improve Your Interview
- Personality and chemistry are very important. Learn about the
prospective employer and find an area of mutual interest to talk
about.
- Provide a transcript. Good grades in good courses - put your
GPA on your résumé.
- List school activities and other signs of initiative -
demonstrate your commitment to your career, e.g. Tax Aid
volunteer.
- Show enthusiasm for your career and be prepared to talk about
your specific plan for career advancement and professional
growth.
- Ask good questions regarding the opening - research your
prospective employer - prepare in advance.
- Provide solid references, employers and professors.
- Always introduce your résumé with a well-written letter (no
longer than one page) regarding your personal characteristics
when sending in a resume for review.
- Bring proof of excellent writing skills - samples may include
papers you’ve written, spread sheets, and other
"products".
- Maintain flexibility about:
- Overtime
- Type of position with firm - don’t stipulate a specific
position
- Salary
- Avoid setting limits or constraints
- Be polite (please and thank-you) and send a follow-up letter
to demonstrate these qualities.
- Demonstrate with anecdotal examples your skills re: sales
ability, follow-through, and getting results.
- Always be honest about yourself but don’t undersell.
- Be prepared to discuss your strengths and weaknesses. Be
careful that you don't sink your ship!
- Do your best to relax and listen to the interviewer so you can
be reflective and find areas of mutual interest to discuss. You’ll
do much better by listening carefully to the interviewer's
questions. Stop and think about your question for a moment so
your responses will be more substantive.
- Be well-dressed in business attire. Avoid being overdressed.
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