Interviews
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Congrats on snagging an interview! Interviews can seem challenging, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your interview, whether it’s in person, a virtual meeting, or on the phone!
Before you Interview
Practice! Practicing for your interview can help you feel emotionally more prepared to take on the questions you will be asked during the interview. Themuse.com has a list of interview questions with responses that you can practice on your own or a friend, mentor, or relative who has interview experience. Click the link to see suggestions on how to respond to each question. Good luck!
Interview Attire
That all depends on the work place culture. Once you are extended an offer to interview, do not hesitate to ask what the attire culture is at the company. Work place attire is typically split between three categories:
Casual Attire or what you would normally wear
There are also work places or careers that require a specific uniform such as the U.S Postal Service, or CNA. In the instance your company of interest requires a uniform, or of you were unable to learn what style of dress the company requires before interview time, go for business professional attire.
We do understand that professional attire whether business or business casual can be expensive. If you have an interview and don’t have the right clothes to make you feel confident, Illinois has clothing banks throughout the state where people donate business professional and business casual attire. You can also find gently used business professional attire at affordable prices at your local thrift store.
Interview Etiquette
As it get’s closer to your interview date, you may want to review some typical interview etiquette. The Balance Careers provided 10 tips on interview etiquette to help get you through your big day. Also, check out this mock interview from Indeed with a breakdown of interview etiquette in real time.