Interview Skills
Important Tips for a Successful Job Interview
JobSpeaker Video: Interview Preparation and Best Practices
1. Dress Appropriately
Women
Men
2. Positive Body Language
TEDTalk Video
Your body language may shape who you are
By Amy Cuddy
3. Effective Communication
The Three Sections of Effective Communication:
Listening
Understanding
Responding
4. Company Knowledge
It is important to know the following before a job interview:
What the company does (products, services, etc.)?
The company's Mission and/or Vision
What position you have applied for (job duties/responsibilities, partnering teams, length (full-time, part-time, temporary, etc.)
Other organizational partners, if applicable.
Frequently Asked Interview Questions
JobSpeaker Videos
Examples: Interview Question/Answer
“Tell me a little bit about yourself.” – Remember to talk about your skills (ex. Customer service, communication, willingness to adapt to change, etc.), previous work/volunteer experiences, and educational background.
“What is your biggest weakness?” – (Don’t be too literal) – “My biggest weakness is that I am a compassionate person and I care about perceptions of others.”
“What is your biggest strength?” – “Patience; as a hobby, I am a hairstylist for my friends and family which definitely requires a lot of patience if you want it done right.”
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” – In 5 years, I hope to grow within the organization and develop the skills I need to remain successful.
“Why should we hire you?” – “I should be selected to work at (Hollister) because I am bilingual, I am a fast- learner, I can easily learn new task, and I have excellent customer service skills.”
“If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?” “Lion because they very family oriented and protect the ones they love.”