- Before the interview
- Identify the essential responsibilities of the job by reviewing the job description
- Research the salary range for the position
- Prepare a list of good questions for the interviewer about the job and about the company
- Prepare your responses for potential interview questions Ask three to five professors or former managers if you can list them as references
- Get directions to the interview site, and make sure you know how to get there
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- Going to the interview
- Wear professional, conservative business attire
- Review your resume thoroughly so you know which qualifications to highlight
- Bring several copies of your resume with you
- Bring your list of questions to ask the interviewer
- Bring paper and a pen
- Bring a list of references and their phone numbers
- Arrive early – allow at least 30 extra minutes to get there
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- When you arrive at the interview
- At the reception desk, give your name and state that you have an appointment with the interviewer
- When the interviewer greets you, introduce yourself and give a firm handshake
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- During the interview
- Respond to the interviewer’s questions
- After the interviewer has asked you his or her questions, you will have the opportunity to ask the questions you’ve prepared
- Conclude with another firm handshake and by telling the interviewers that it was nice to meet them and that you’re very impressed with the job and the company
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- After the interview
- Send the interviewers each an e-mail, letter, or note card, thanking them for the interview
- In your thank you note, be sure to restate your interest in the position and recap the highlights of your qualifications
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