Interview Skills

The Importance of Interview Preparation

A successful interview starts with preparation.  A great candidate will prepare well before the interview to conduct research on the company and understand the position and the culture of the organization.  Preparation helps you to feel more in control and allows you to ensure that you are able to effectively discuss your skillset as it relates to the position while leaving a lasting positive impact for the employer as to why they should hire you.  Browse through the resources and tips on this page to help you hone your interview skills.

Interview Preparation Steps

  1. Research the company, and your interviewer, prior to the interview. Use LinkedIn, internet search and the company website to learn as much as you can about the company.
  2. Complete the interview preparation checklist and align your skills to the job description.
  3. Review your completed most common interview question sheet with your answers prior to each interview. 
  4. Review your relevant work, educational and volunteer accomplishments. Note the relevant items to the role you are applying for and add them to your interview checklist.
  5. Prepare interview questions to ask the interviewer. 
  6. Prepare for the day of the interview. Know the route you will take and plan to arrive 15 minutes early.  Review the names of the interviewers.
  7. Follow-up after the interview. Complete a thank you note within 24 hours of the interview.
Interview Preparation

Interview Preparation Resources

General Interview Resources

Interview Prep Questions

Example Thank You Letters

Video Resources