Know your self
1. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses and know exactly what you want to say.
2. Identify several key strengths with examples from your past experience
3. Evaluate problem areas in your record and be prepared to offer a strong case for these during the interview.
4. Do not volunteer negative information about yourself or a former employment situation.
Prepare yourself
1. Keep your objective concise and realistic. Research the types of positions that are appropriate for someone with your background and accomplishments
2. Consider what you want to communicate and how you are going to communicate – your personal qualities, functional skills, and special areas of knowledge that relate to the particular organization
3. Write out practice answers to possible questions from the interviewer
4. Prepare a list of well-researched questions for the interviewer
5. Be aware of cultural differences in communicating, especially if you are looking for international jobs.
Items to bring
1.Pen and paper
2. Social security number
3. Extra copies of your resume
4. List of references (include full names, business titles, business addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three individuals who will serve as reference for you. You must ask these individuals for permission, informing them that they may be contacted by an employer. Use adults whose references will be of value to you- supervisors, professors,ect.)
