| Interview tips may relieve recent psychology | | | | one’s hands in their pockets or fidgeting with |
| graduates that are anxious about interviewing for jobs. | | | | clothing may be construed erroneously. |
| While a student’s grades may be stellar and | | | | Dress for Success |
| extra-curricular activities may be numerous, the market | | | | Keep the trendy clothes on the closet hanger when |
| can be tough and a successful interview is the one | | | | heading out on an interview. The key, when trying to fit |
| conduit to getting an actual job. But it is possible to | | | | in at most organizations, is to focus on dressing |
| have a leg-up on other candidates in the psychology | | | | conservative. If possible, try to discern the dress code |
| field by preparing for the interview in advance, utilizing | | | | at the organization, possibly by driving by before the |
| interview tips and learning how to shine on a job | | | | interview or even calling the receptionist and asking. |
| interview. | | | | When in doubt, wear a suit – either navy or gray. |
| Rehearsing for the Interview | | | | Make sure the suit is clean and pressed as is the shirt |
| Consider some of the questions an interviewer may | | | | or blouse underneath. Keep accessories to a minimum |
| ask before heading off to an interview. Research the | | | | – no big jewelry, especially items that make noise |
| hiring association and jot down some helpful reminders | | | | such as clanging bracelets or tons of necklaces or |
| in case one of the questions asked regards the | | | | chains. |
| organization. Rehearse answers to some of the more | | | | Here is a common sense interview tip. Grooming is |
| frequently asked interview questions as well. | | | | crucial before an interview. It is unlikely that candidates |
| Questions often asked of candidates include: | | | | who appear slovenly will be asked back. Keep finger |
| • What are the candidate’s strengths? | | | | nails short and clean and keep hairstyles conservative. |
| • What are the candidate’s goals? | | | | Be careful with perfume or cologne as well – |
| • Why did this person leave their former | | | | don’t spray on too much. Pop in a breath mint right |
| organization? | | | | before walking into the interview. |
| Answer Questions Intelligently | | | | Communication |
| While this may be a no-brainer, candidates can often | | | | Always bring the most up-to-date resume to the |
| come across poorly by answering questions | | | | interview. Even if one was mailed to the organization |
| improperly. Practice answering questions to some of | | | | prior to the interview, it shows professionalism to have |
| the above questions and perhaps even ask a friend or | | | | an additional copy on-hand in case the interviewer |
| family member to listen and evaluate the answers. | | | | doesn’t. After the interview, be sure to send a |
| Speak slowly and make eye contact with the | | | | thank-you note to the interviewer. This is an |
| interviewer. Take a breath (or two) before answering | | | | acceptable and necessary practice that also serves |
| the question and think about the answer before blurting | | | | as a reminder to the interviewer as to who the |
| it out. Watch out for body language in an interview. | | | | candidate was. |
| Slouching in a chair, leaning on the desk, shoving | | | | |