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Interview Checklist
Interview Checklist
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Preparing for interviews can increase your confidence and chance for receiving an offer
Before your interview
Before Your Interview
Review your resume, cover letter, and the job/internship description.
Research the company: mission, values, services, goals, and competitors.
Be ready to answer: "What do you know about this company?"
Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer.
Choose professional attire.
Practice Answering Interview Questions
Use the STAR method. You must be specific. Tell a story.
Situation:
Share context around a specific situation you faced.
Tasks:
Describe your responsibility or role in the situation.
Actions:
Explain a few of the most impactful steps you took to find success.
Results:
Focus on two or three results of your actions and what you learned.
Know that interviews can be virtual, one-way (record your answers), or in-person.
The day of your interview
The Day of Your Interview
Arrive 15 mins early (in-person) or join video call 5 mins early (if virtual).
Silence your phone.
Be polite to everyone you meet.
Greet interviewers by name, smile, and give a firm handshake.
Maintain positive body language.
Take notes in a notepad or notebook.
Listen carefully, answer honestly, and ask your prepared questions.
Conclude the Interview
Re-express your desire for the job/internship.
Ask what the next steps will be, and when they plan to decide.
Ask for contact information to follow up.
After your interview
After Your Interview
Write down key points of the interview as soon as possible.
Send a thank-you email within 24 hours.
Follow up within two weeks if no response in the expected timeframe.
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