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Interview Tips

There are many different interview styles and formats.

Some interview formats include:

-Phone Interview

-Video Interview

-In-Person Interview

-Group Interview

-Panel Interview

-Hiring Events

Within each of these interview formats, you might also have skill based assessments or personality trends.

The biggest tip when it comes to any step of the interview process is to just be yourself.

Common Interview Tips

Be yourself - Don’t try to be someone or something that you aren’t

Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to the interview

Plan your interview attire the night prior - dress professionally

Make sure you have all available interview resources and they are working properly if it is a remote interview

Practice good manners and body language

Do your research on the company and the hiring managers prior to the interview

Be engaged and enthusiastic about the opportunity/organization

Be prepared to highlight your skills and accomplishments

Practice answering interview questions with another person

There are many different interview formats, a common method is the STAR format.

Do not speak negatively about previous employers

Ask at least one to two questions to each interviewee

Follow-up with a thank you note or letter after the interview

You ultimately want to put your best foot forward to leave a good impression.

Just as much as you are interviewing for a particular position, you are pursuing a long term fit for yourself. You should make sure the opportunity aligns with what you are looking for. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!

Please see the following articles for additional interview tips:

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Indeed - 21 Job Interview Tips⁠

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Glassdoor - 15 Interview Questions to be Prepared for⁠

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Indeed - STAR Interview Format⁠

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