Your Qualifications
What have been your greatest accomplishments?
What is important to you in a job?
What motivates you in your work?
What do you find important in a manager?
Your Career Goals
What would you like to do five years from now?
How will you judge yourself to be a success?
How will you achieve success?
What type of position are you interested in?
How will this job fit in your career plans?
What do you expect from this job?
When can you start?
Your Education
How has your education prepared you for this?
What were your favorite classes/activities at school?
Do you plan to continue your education?
Breathe
Think of the interview as a conversation, not an interrogation.
Be enthusiastic, courteous, and honest.
Listen to the questions carefully and give clear, thoughtful answers.
Convey interest in the organization and knowledge of the position.
Ask relevant questions about the job or department.
If Requested Bring:
List of references
Letters of recommendation or reference that you may have to offer.
End the interview
A firm handshake and thank the interview panel for their time and consideration.
Send a concise 1 – 3 paragraph thank-you letter within 24 to 48 hours of the interview.
Reiterate your interest in the position, mention anything you know reinforces you as a good fit for the job, and your contact information.
If you are not selected for the job, it is OK to politely ask an interviewer which area(s) you could improve on in the future!