{"id":3883,"date":"2019-05-02T16:40:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T16:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/careersuccess\/?page_id=3883"},"modified":"2022-01-19T20:33:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T20:33:38","slug":"interview-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/careersuccess\/interview-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is no surprise that employers seek people who are focused and mature, understand the requirements of the job for which they are interviewing, and can communicate how their skills can be used to meet those requirements. They want to hire people who are cooperative, organized, and are hard-working.<\/p>\n

Listed below are some suggestions to help you build your interviewing skills and things to help you think a little more like the interviewer. Consider these five things to align your interview skills with an employer's mindset:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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  1. Purpose, Prepare, Practice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    • Purpose: Why do you want this job?<\/li>\n
    • Prepare: Read the company\u2019s website and know the job description. Try role-playing with a friend before your interview<\/li>\n
    • Practice: Keep a journal of questions you might be asked and have answers formulated and get comfortable talking about what you have to offer<\/li>\n
    • Plan your day accordingly. Avoid rushing by mapping out your route and allow more time than you think you need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      1. Be Positive and Optimistic<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n