Interview Preparation 101

Preparing for the Interview

Strong job interviewing skills do not come naturally! A successful interview takes practice. Always remember to bring a positive attitude into every aspect of the job interviews you are seeking. After all, you're trying to convince the prospective employer to invest in you!

Practice your interviewing skills ahead of time. The more comfortable you are with your answers, the more self-confidence and professionalism you will; demonstrate to your new employer!

To prepare for potential interview questions, think about and write out the following highlights:

• My strongest skills
• My greatest areas of knowledge
• My best personality traits
• Things I do best
• My key accomplishments
• Where I can use improvement

Do a test interview with a friend so that you can be better prepared! Have your friend point out any bad habits such as slouching or avoiding eye contact. And avoid saying 'you know' to a potential employer.

Be prepared to answer questions like these:

• Tell me about yourself.
• How does your education equip you for this job?
• Why do you want to work for us?
• Why do you feel qualified for this position?
• Why should we hire you?
• What are your short/long term goals?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• What did you like best/least about your last job?
• What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
• What things are most important to you in a job?
• What subjects did you enjoy most/least in school and why?
• What type of work environment do you prefer?
• Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team and why?
• What would you describe as your greatest achievement to date?
• Describe occasions when you have demonstrated initiative.
• What are your personal interests?
• Extracurricular activities?
• Do you have any questions about our company?

Being able to answer these questions confidently and smoothly will you a winning prospect for your Premier Career!