Knowing how I look and sound to others helped me relax more, so I think I did a better job when it really counted. This means that students must be ready to identify and describe real-life situations where they have demonstrated the skills and personal qualities necessary for future job success. Without adequate preparation, some students may be caught searching for a suitable response or they may be unable to come up with any reply on the spot. They have identified their skills and have some idea of how their talents can be applied to further the organization's goals. Employers also expect that students will come into the interview knowledgeable about the company's mission, history and hiring practices.
Successful interviews are clearly the result of sound preparation.
The Career Services Center library, which offers a wide variety of resources that can help enhance students' interviewing skills, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by to see what's new. Call 831-8479 to arrange a tour of the center or learn more about interview assistance.