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Plan Ahead - Do a little homework! Research the university/company
and the position if possible, as well as, the people you
will meet with at the interview. Review your work experiences.
Be ready to support past career accomplishments with specific
information targeted toward the universities/companies needs.
Have your facts ready!
3.
Eye
Contact - Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Show
you want the position with your interest.
5.
Adapt
- Listen and adapt. Be sensitive to the style of the interviewer.
Pay attention to those details of dress, office furniture,
and general decor which will afford helpful clues to assist
you in tailoring your presentation.
7.
Encourage - Encourage the interviewer to share information
about his or her university/company. Demonstrate your interest.
Some suggested questions to ask the interviewer are “What
would you like to see accomplished through this position?”
and “What are the daily duties of this internship/research
position?”
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Role Play - Once you have finished studying, begin role
playing (rehearsing). Use the general questions provided
on following page. Write down answers if it helps to make
your presentation more concise. Try to keep your answers
to the information your new employer will want to know.
4.
Be Positive - In particular, avoid negative comments about
past employers.
6.
Relate - Try to relate your answers to the interviewer and
his or her university/company. Focus on achievements relevant
to the position.
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