Interview Tips

As I said I messed up the interview in last passage, so here I collect some useful interview tips for your reference, with hope to give help to many interviewees:


1. 85% of the verbal content of the interview will be forgotten within an hour of the candidate's departure. What remains is the overall impression, documents submitted, and a few notes.

2. Remember that the interview is an informal chat to determine if your background fits into the job vacancy.

3. Arrive at least 15 minutes early; spend the previous day in the community if possible.

4. Dress appropriately. Be businesslike, approachable, confident in your appearance. No gum, cigarette smell, heavy scents.

5. Carry an attractive portfolio. It provides a tidy, efficient place to store questions you may want to ask, information about yourself you want to be sure to transmit, a place to carry additional resumes for distribution to department heads, search committees, and others you may meet who have not seen your resume.

6. Do some research on the business before the interview. (See "How to Find a Job," "Research the Employer.")

7. Prepare/practice responses to likely questions.

8. You should take the opportunity to ask questions about the company.

9. Your ability to ask straightforward, insightful questions lets the interviewer understand your perspective and concerns, as well as your judgment and analytical ability.

10. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
In front of a mirror
With an audience of friends/colleagues

11. Review/evaluate your interview's strengths/weaknesses immediately after the interview.