Interviewing for a Job:
There are several important
considerations that you must adhere to if you wish to be successful in a job
interview. First and foremost is to be
prepared! Some important tips as you
prepare for an interview are:
·
Dress
appropriately for the job (better overdressed than underdressed)
·
Know
details about the job for which you made application
·
Know
about the company where you made application
·
Be
prepared to answer questions about yourself and your past experiences
·
Be
prepared to handle common interview questions.
Login to your MCIS portfolio and research Job Interview
topics as outlined below:
You should be logged
into the MCIS home page before you begin this exercise.
Your screen will look
something like this:
1. Click Job Search in the upper left
side of the screen.
2.
Click 
Step 8 - Prepare and Practice Interviews
3. Click Prepare
for a Job Interview
4. Study what to do before, during and
after the interview. Employers tell us
that they expect you to know the job description for the position and to know
about the company before you arrive for the interview. A thank you at the end of the interview and a
follow-up thank you card are considered proper etiquette for all interviews.
5. Review the Sample
Interview Questions and prepare answers for each question before the
scheduled interview.
6. Click Tips
for a Successful Interview. Your first impression should display a professional attitude. Understand that employers use different types of interviews.
7. Click What
Employers Look for in an Applicant.
Review the different types of skills and be prepared to demonstrate
those skills when answering questions in your interview.
8. After you have been offered a job,
you may ask questions listed under the Job Offers
section. Review the questions to ask and
write them down so you remember to ask for information that will be helpful in
deciding if you will accept the offer.
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