Selling Yourself During the Interview
Words on a printed page or computer screen can only tell an employer so much. To "bring life" to your candidacy, they want to see and hear you during an interview to better gauge your fit with the organization.
There are different types of interviews and a variety of questions that will be asked. Sizing up your interviewer will help you present yourself in the most positive light during the interview. Learn how to engage the interview.
"No matter the type of interview, show them that above all you have the ability to listen," says Carolyn Cummings-Altemus, national director of diversity and executive recruiting for the Boy Scouts of America. "Focus on what the interview is saying and respond to and ask questions based on what he or she is saying."
At some point during the interview, the tables will turn and it will be your turn to ask the questions. For many recruiters, a good indicator of the research , resources link, you have done isn't how you respond to the questions they ask you, but the depth of the questions you ask them. Make sure to ask intelligent questions, even general ones.
For more information see: JOB Choices 2010 Diversity Edition, UAF Career Services (students page)
