1. Not Your Average Interview Tips
6/25/ :43 AM
Not Your Average Interview Tips
Presented by Deborah Federico
Career Specialist for College of Management
UMass Boston Alumna, Class of 1984
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2. Interview Prep Research company on GlassDoor.com
Try to find someone in your network who works there
Do an informational interview with someone at the company
Do a mock interview with UMB Career Services
Look up your interviewers on LinkedIn

3. No Two Interviews are Alike
Reflect on what went right/wrong but next interview may be completely different
Need to think quickly on your feet
Have good “stories” or examples of your accomplishments
Tailor your answers to the position
Get adequate rest, eat healthy, exercise, meditate – whatever it takes

4. Show Your Passion For the position and the company
Employers want to hire people who really want to work there
Have specific reasons why you want to work there
Have specific reasons why you want the position

5. Build Rapport with Interviewers
Companies want to hire a “good fit for the team”
Act like you’re already part of the team
Be personable and likeable - halo effect
Mention something you saw on LinkedIn
Develop the interview into a conversation
Ask questions during the interview

6. Prove You Can Do the Job
You need to walk the walk, not just talk the talk
Role plays, hypothetical simulations, presentations, case studies, personality and analytical testing
Mention ways you can start contributing immediately
Use phrases like:
I can hit the ground running
I will have a minimal learning curve

8. Stay in the Race! Boston is a very competitive job market
No one gets every job they interview for
The fact that you got an interview is great
Even highly qualified candidates don’t get hired
Employers are looking for an exact match
Keep applying until you find the right fit for you!