The interview is our first impression of you. It is your best tool for marketing yourself. To best prepare yourself for the interview, there are a number of things you can do.
- Find out as much as you can about the company. Visit the company's website to find out about its structure, business ventures, culture, etc. Look up information on a company's competitors to get a feel for the market that the company operates in. This will also let the interviewer know that you have done some research prior to the interview.
- Prepare yourself for the interview. Behavioral interview questions are designed to gauge your ability to perform under a given set of circumstances. The basic belief behind behavioral interviewing is that the best predictor of a candidate's future behavior is how he/she performed in a similar situation in the past. Take the time to identify two or more examples of how you performed in a work or academic situation. Behavioral interview questions typically begin with a phrase such as "Tell me about a time when you...." Interviewers look for specific examples that show them you have what it takes to be successful.
- RELAX. Our interviewers do not use "stress" interview techniques. If you feel yourself getting nervous, take a few deep breaths to calm yourself. If you haven't done much interviewing before, it's a good idea to practice at least once before the "real thing".
- Ask questions. You may want to ask for more information about the positions we have available, or you may want find out what it's like to work at a particular location. Our interviewers will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We want you to leave the interview having all the information you need.
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