Interview Success and Follow Up

Top Eleven Tips for a Successful Interview

To succeed at any job interview, you should:

A. Prepare for the interview,
B. Conduct yourself well in the interview,
C. Follow up after the interview.

Here are the top 11 ways to succeed. Describe why you think each of these are important for success.

1. Prepare by thinking about what questions you might get asked

2. Prepare by writing down the questions you want to ask

3. Be clean, dress well, and present an attractive appearance

4. Arrive at the interview 5 minutes early

5. Introduce yourself, use a firm handshake, maintain eye contact

6. Listen, show interest, nod, ask questions, be engaged, SMILE

7. Ask your list of questions and take notes

8. Ask about the next steps and agree on follow up (who will call whom, and WHEN?)

9. Shake hands, thank them, and repeat the agreement on follow up

10. Follow through on the agreed follow up, on the agreed day

11: Write and send a thank you letter or email. Click Sample Letter for a sample

Create a Thank-You Letter

You'll stand above the crowd if you send a personal thank you letter after the interview.

Right-click on the red button, then select "save target as". Save the sample letter to your PC, then you can open, edit, and print it. Follow the instructions in the letter.

Practice Interview

The best way to get better and more comfortable with an interview is to practice. Click the red "Practice Interview" button to print a practice form. Find a partner. Take turns doing the practice interview. Remember to be enthusiastic and act like you want it!