1. Interview Skills By: Alyssa Arnold Student Support Services Workshop Prepared by: Alyssa Arnold, B.A., M.Ed.

2. Know yourself Be able to articulate YOUR: Skills - Values - Interests Abilities - Long-term plans Be able to give examples of them Think on your feet Outside the box Use common sense

3. Review Be prepared for questions about your Resume Typically asked questions: Tell me about yourself Tell me about one of your weaknesses…? Tell me what you know about us Why should we hire you?

4. Show the Complete Picture Tell me about yourself… Tell a story How do you want companies to remember you

5. Rehearse Practice Tape Recorder - Mirror Video Camera - Friends/Family Notecards No memorized answers Just concepts & key buzz words

6. Preparing for the Interview Copies of Resume (references included) Good quality Questions for Interviewer Proper Attire Proper Etiquette Understanding of company Make eye contact Tone of voice Anticipate stressors

7. First Impression Dress to impress Men: Pressed dress pants & shirt {Suit} Polished shoes Tie & jacket Well groomed (be conservative with cologne) Women: Pressed pants or LONG skirt or Suit Pressed dress shirt {NOT low cut} Nice shoes {NOT too high} Be conservative with jewelry Well groomed

8. Day of… Well Groomed Leave plenty of time for mishaps Eat prior to interview (avoid too much caffeine/sugar) Arrive early Be courteous to everyone you encounter

9. Follow Up Send a hand-written Thank You note directly to the person who interviewed you ASAP Make sure to use proper grammar, check your spelling & write legibly

10. Also dont forget: Turn your cell phone OFF Watch your language, slang terms, etc. Dont chew gum PREPARE GOOD QUALITY QUESTIONS TO ASK!

11. *To get credit for this Workshop* Email Mrs. Arnold at: aarnold@wilsoncc.edu With the following information: Your name Title of workshop Date completed workshop What you learned from the workshop