Quintessential Careers Press:
The Quintessential Guide to Behavioral Interviewing
Chapter 6: Quick Refresher on Guidelines for All Types of Interviews
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Use this checklist to be sure you remember all the important aspects, not just of behavioral interviews, but any kind of interview.
I have:
Thoroughly researched the organization I'm interviewing with, the
industry, my interviewer, and the job itself. (See our
Guide to
Researching Companies, Industries, and Countries)
Conducted research so I know all interview logistics, such as
parking, office location, paperwork, attire, and the type of
interview that will be conducted. I have called to confirm the
interview time.
Prepared and practiced for the interview without memorizing or
over-rehearsing my answers. I've reviewed the questions I think I may
be asked in the interview, as well as my planned responses to them. I
have composed my responses in writing (see our article
Promising
Interview-Prep Technique: Composing Written Responses to Interview Questions and
our practice
interview questions database).
I have enlisted a friend or family member to do a mock interview with me.
Visualized myself going through the full interview experience and
performing magnificently. I imagine myself confidently sailing
through the interview.
Asked for good directions and/or searched for a map/directions from
an Internet map site, such as Mapquest,
Google Maps,
or Yahoo Maps
Taken a practice run to the location where I'm having the interview --
or otherwise made sure I know exactly where it is and how long it
takes to get there.
Gotten a good night's sleep. Brushed my teeth and used mouthwash. Bathed or showered. Used
deodorant soap and put on deodorant. For confidence, spritzed on a
tiny bit of cologne without overdoing it.
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