Interviewing

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Pre-Interview

Perform a self-assessment - The U of Resume is a great resource for evaluating your strengths, weaknesses, qualifications, education, and experience. If you did not use the UResume format, compile a list of your education, skills, accomplishments, strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the position.
Research the employer - Get to know the employer and the position by doing as much research as you can.
Exercise your interviewing techniques - Rehearse how to describe qualifications, experience, and goals.
Prepare yourself - Know the name and title of your interviewer, dress to project confidence, arrive at the interview 10-15 minutes early, bring extra copies of resume, cover letter, and other materials as appropriate.

During the Interview

Attitude counts - Have an open and positive attitude from the beginning. Greet the employer warmly with a firm handshake while making appropriate eye contact.
Relax and share - Look at the interview as an exchange of information between you and the interviewer. Relax and share relevant information by backing up every statement with specific examples of experience and outcomes and solutions to problems and assignments you faced.
Express confidence through body language - Nonverbal communication is just as important as your answers. Be aware of eye contact, posture, hand gestures, and facial expressions.
When appropriate, ask questions - Be prepared with questions to clarify information from your research of the company and position. Exit with confidence - Thank the interviewer as you are leaving, walking confidently from the interview.

Post Interview

Look back on the experience - Debrief yourself, making note of positive experiences, areas for improvement and information you can include in your thank you letter.
Let them know it was a great experience - Send a thank you letter/email personalizing your experience, reiterating your qualifications, and confirming the next step in the process.

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