When you interview for a job, remember that your potential employer is looking for someone who can fulfill the company’s needs and help solve its problems. While an interviewer may be sympathetic to your needs, he’ll want to know what you can do for the company not what the company can do for you. All of your answers to job interview questions should keep this basic fact in mind. Continue reading »
In situational interview questions, applicants are asked how they would respond or act in specific situations. The goal of the interviewer is to evaluate your problem-solving skills. They want to put you on the spot to find out how you would handle something with little time to plan. The interviewer also wants to make sure that you can handle the duties of the position, and not create unnecessary conflict. Situational questions are used when screening applicants for all different types of jobs. Continue reading »
Business etiquette requires that you send a thank you note to follow up after a job interview. Whether the interview was on the phone or in person, following through with a thank you note can help you stand out among the potential applicants. Although it would be easy to send a single email to a whole list of people, it would also be tacky. Write a personalized email to each person who Continue reading »
Knowing that you have an interview coming up can be stressful. But if you use the time before your interview to prepare yourself, you will likely look and feel more confident during the interview. This lesson will guide you through the different ways to prepare for an interview, Continue reading »
1. Are alumni interviews valuable?
Definitely. Alumni are interested in increasing the value of their degree and one way to accomplish this is to help current students land jobs in their field of interest. Alumni interviews provide an inside look at your field of interest and can help you evaluate your career options and makes a more informed decision. One thing to keep in mind is that even though alumni interviews may be relatively informal, the alumni is evaluating you with respect to a position/interview for his/her company, so make a strong impression. Continue reading »
It can be helpful to have two or three letters of recommendation on hand to present at each job interview. Like your references, these should be written by past employers and others who are well-respected in business circles. When requesting a written recommendation, you should ask that the letter be sent directly to you (not to an employer) Continue reading »
At some point before you start interviewing, you will need to prepare a list of three to five references. At least two of these should be professional references, such as from previous employers or close business associates. You can also get valuable references from teachers, professors, volunteer committee heads, and friends who are well-respected in the business arena. However, you should not list family members as references. Continue reading »