Interview  Checklist

Job Interview Checklist

• Research the prospected employers website
• Make sure you have directions and know where you will park
• Think of three criteria about yourself that make you a good candidate for this job.
• Decide what goals you want to accomplish
• Prepare a list of questions to ask
• Be ready to discuss the skills or experiences that qualify you for the job.
• Try on what you'll be wearing the day of the interview
• Review your resume. Be sure you can elaborate on any points you want to highlight
• Have extra copies of your resume ready
• Compile a list of referees with up to date contact information
• Be well groomed - Pressed and clean clothes
• Study and anticipate  interview questions
• Practice a mock interview with a friend or interview coach

• Plan to arrive 15 minutes early
• Right before the interview, visit the bathroom and check your appearance
• Introduce yourself and explain why you are there
• Try and get business cards from anyone participating in the interview (make sure you get contact information).
• Listen. formulate your thoughts, then speak.  That is why you are there.
• Ask your prepared question
• Ask question about what you learned during the interview
• Summarize action items that you will follow up on
• Thank the interviewer for their time
• Ask for the job

After the Interview

• Send a thank you letter