Human Resources - Top 10 Tips

Human Resource ServicesTen Tips on Interviewing for Candidates

When preparing to interview for a job, review these tips so you'll appear poised and prepared at your interview.

  1. Prepare questions you would ask if you were the hiring manager – and then be prepared to answer the questions.
  2. Research the company/organization or firm before the interview – understand their product or service.
  3. Obtain and review the organizational chart of the department or division for which you are seeking a position.
  4. Ask who will be at the interview – how many people, their titles, format of interview, and timing of interviews.
  5. Review your resume and letter before your interview, so you don’t have to refer to them to answer questions like, “How long have you worked for ABC Agency?”
  6. Be ready to provide examples of how you handled situations in past positions.
  7. Explain why you are qualified and excited about the position.  Show your enthusiasm and interest during the interview.
  8. Understand the responsibilities of the position – for example, if position title has the word supervisor or manager in it, be ready to explain your past experience in supervising or managing people and projects.
  9. If the interview is over lunch, do not order an alcoholic drink or something that is messy to eat. (Choose a salad rather than a huge layered sandwich.)
  10. Prepare questions for the interviewer about the process, timing or position, if there is time or opportunity to ask questions.  It shows you are really interested.

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