| Psychology students nearing graduation may feel | | | | Take a moment to notice your body language during |
| anxious about interviewing for jobs. Even with fantastic | | | | an interview. Slouching in a chair, leaning on the desk or |
| grades and pages of extra-curricular activities on your | | | | shoving hands in pockets may be construed as |
| resume the job market can be tough, and a successful | | | | unprofessional. |
| interview is, perhaps, the one shot at getting an actual | | | | In addition to exhibiting proper behavior during an |
| job. Preparing for a job interview in the psychology | | | | interview, dressing the part is essential. Keep the |
| field includes learning proper interview skills and | | | | trendy clothes on the hanger when heading out for an |
| dressing the part. Interviewing for a career in the | | | | interview. The key is to focus on dressing |
| psychology field is not unlike any other field in terms of | | | | conservative. If possible try to discern the dress code |
| basic interview etiquette. | | | | at the organization, possibly by driving by before the |
| Start preparing for an interview by thinking about the | | | | interview or even calling the receptionist and asking. |
| questions an interviewer may ask and then rehearse | | | | When in doubt, wear a suit - either navy or gray. Keep |
| the answers. Also take the time to do a little research | | | | accessories to a minimum. |
| about the organization you are applying to in case you | | | | Grooming is also crucial before an interview. It is |
| are asked questions pertaining to the workplace. Plus, it | | | | unlikely that candidates who appear slovenly will be |
| never hurts to come across as knowledgeable and | | | | asked back for a second interview. Keep fingernails |
| interested in the organization. | | | | short and clean and keep hairstyles conservative. Be |
| Common interview questions include: | | | | careful with perfume or cologne as well - don't spray |
| • What are your strengths? | | | | on too much. Pop in a breath mint right before walking |
| • What are your goals? | | | | into the interview. |
| • Why did you leave your former organization? | | | | Always bring the most up-to-date resume to an |
| Endeavor to answer all questions intelligently as | | | | interview. Even if you already sent one via mail or |
| candidates can often come across in a | | | | e-mail, bring another one along. After the interview is |
| less-than-perfect light by answering questions | | | | over, be sure to send a thank-you note to the |
| improperly. Practice answering questions in front of a | | | | interviewer. This always shows care and |
| friend or family member. Speak slowly and make eye | | | | professionalism and will serve to remind the |
| contact. Take a breath before answering a question. | | | | interviewer about your potential. |