Tips for a Successful Interview

We understand that going on a job interview can be a stressful experience for most people. Not only are you going to an unfamiliar place in the hopes of finding work, you’re also trying to promote yourself and your job skills in a brief amount of time.

The interview process can be overwhelming – after all, your (potential) job’s at stake – but there’s no need to panic! We’ve compiled several tips for a successful interview that will help you make a great first impression. These helpful hints are good to keep in mind, whether you’re new to interviewing, you haven’t been on an interview in years, or if you’ve gone on many interviews and don’t get offered the jobs you want.

COMMONLY ASKED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Before you go to your interview, be prepared to answer the following questions:

What interests you in this position?
What were your responsibilities at your last job?
What was an average day like at your last job?
What were some of your greatest accomplishments at your last job?
Why did you leave your last job?
Have you ever done this kind of work before?
What did you like most and least about your last job?
What did your previous supervisors praise you for?
What makes you a successful employee?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Which three adjectives best describe you (or your work)?
What is your educational background?
What computer skills do you have?
What are your salary requirements?
When can you start work?