ACE THE INTERVIEW!

First and foremost, we need to talk about confidence. Fortunately, there are some tricks that can help with confidence. Review those here.

Second, you can boost your confidence by feeling prepared for the interview. Here are some musts:

• Research the company. You need to know about the company so you can ask intelligent questions and demonstrate your diligence and care.

• Prepare for the interview by thinking ahead on how you will answer the most frequently-asked interview questions. Recommended reading: The Job Closer

• Write out the questions you want to ask the employer at the end of your interview. You can bring those with you. You do not need to memorize.

Below, is a video of BASIC, BASIC interview stuff. I made this video after conducting over 150+ student interviews.

Now, let's talk about the structure of a job interview

1.) Waiting (Because you showed up EARLY)

2.) They call you in. FIRMLY SHAKE THE HAND OF EVERY NEW PERSON YOU MEET (unless COVID, try to feel it out). Time to make small talk. Try to FORM A CONNECTION

3.) Ok, now Mrs. Keester proves she is a mind-reader. The first question the interviewer is going to ask is "TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF." (aka T-MAY).

Here is how to answer:

Now, look at that! Hardest part of the interview is over. And, actually, statistically speaking, they have already formed an option regarding if they believe you fit in with their culture. (FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER, SEE THE TOP OF THIS PAGE RE: CONFIDENCE).

As for the rest of the interview, I recommend reading The Job Closer. It walks you through how to ace the rest of the questions. If you cannot afford this book, come find Mrs. Keester- you can borrow mine. Ok, and I will put a video here too.

At the end of the interview, they will ask you if you have questions. Read the questions from the list you brought with you.

Lastly, SHAKE THEIR HANDS (again) at the end of the interview AND THANK THEM FOR THEIR TIME. Bonus points if you remember their names and say those names as you shake their hand.

Then, send a follow-up thank you email.