- Arrive between 10-15 minutes early to an in-person interview; join virtual interviews 5 minutes before the start time.
- Bring copies of your resume, a pen, and paper to write on. Portfolios or work samples should be accesible digitally.
- Dress professionally; view this resource for tips and examples here.
- Remember to take a deep breath and relax.
- Sit comfortably without slouching and look confident and enthusiastic. Avoid fidgeting and make eye contact.
- Be focused, yet friendly and personable. Use humor only when appropriate.
- Feel free to ask for clarification or a few minutes to think before answering questions.
- Take time to formulate your answers before you speak.
- Avoid simple “yes” and “no” answers.
- Keep your answers between 30 seconds to two minutes. Avoid long rambling responses.
- Do not speak negatively of past employers or experiences.
- Remain honest throughout the interview.
- Be prepared with 2-4 questions to ask the interviewer about the job and/or employer.
- Send a thank you email within 24 hours of the interview to the main point of contact/interviewer. Ask for business cards or contact info at the end of the interview to make this easier.
- Ask for next steps in the process at the conclusion of the interview so you know when to expect to hear back from the employer.
15 quick Interview Tips
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