I expect everyone has enjoyed the break that the 4th of July 
brought for us. Since this is a week off, I'll share a speech that my sister gave about interviewing at St. Francis last Spring.
brought for us. Since this is a week off, I'll share a speech that my sister gave about interviewing at St. Francis last Spring.Interviewing should be an easy, relaxing experience. Sadly, in their attempt to make a good impression and be remembered for a position, many people fail miserably. Their interviews seem to be cast aside while other, seemingly less suitable, candidates are chosen. This simply shouldn’t be the case and with the help of a few of my basic tips, you can be sure that you won’t be forgotten.
My name is Monica Eichman, and I have watched several videos on how to interview properly.
One of the first common errors that people make occurs even before the interview begins. This is to put on their best suit. This is just about the last things that you want to do because it will make the interviewer think that you are a snob. Know who you are and be yourself. Instead of dressing up, wear clothes like what you are wearing at class or around the house. Remember, interviewing is just like going on a date, so relax and enjoy.
Be sure that you arrive fashionably late……you don’t want them to think that you’re desperate.
And then, one of the first things that you’ll want to bring up in your interview is salary because if they aren’t willing to give you enough money, there’s no reason to waste everyone’s time with the interview. We live in a busy world and time is money.
When you are asked a question, don’t worry about exactly what they ask, just give a pre-fabricated answer because they really just want you to talk. Remember that the interview is about you and don’t let the interviewer talk too much.
If they ask you to take a drug test, make sure that you ask whether it will be true and false, multiple choice, or essay questions so you’ll know how to study for it.
Just a few rules on cell phone etiquette: if you take it with you, make sure that you only have it on vibrate and speak quietly when you answer it. Text messaging is probably the way to go for extended conversations because you can continue to do it while the interviewer talks to you, and it also shows that you know how to use technology.
Finally, one of the biggest mistakes that people make is that they go home and fire off a “thank-you” to the interviewer. All I can say to this is NO! You want to play hard-to-get and keep them hanging. If they know that you really need or want that job, they’ll take their time getting back to you while they interview other applicants.
If you must send a thank you, just take one that’s already ready to be sent, and fill in the name of the interviewer at the end of your conversation, handing them the “thank-you” as you leave the office. Keep it simple, you have other things to do with your time.
If you want to be remembered for that job, then remember these simple tips. Trust me, you won’t be forgotten.
My name is Monica Eichman, and I have watched several videos on how to interview properly.
One of the first common errors that people make occurs even before the interview begins. This is to put on their best suit. This is just about the last things that you want to do because it will make the interviewer think that you are a snob. Know who you are and be yourself. Instead of dressing up, wear clothes like what you are wearing at class or around the house. Remember, interviewing is just like going on a date, so relax and enjoy.
Be sure that you arrive fashionably late……you don’t want them to think that you’re desperate.
And then, one of the first things that you’ll want to bring up in your interview is salary because if they aren’t willing to give you enough money, there’s no reason to waste everyone’s time with the interview. We live in a busy world and time is money.
When you are asked a question, don’t worry about exactly what they ask, just give a pre-fabricated answer because they really just want you to talk. Remember that the interview is about you and don’t let the interviewer talk too much.
If they ask you to take a drug test, make sure that you ask whether it will be true and false, multiple choice, or essay questions so you’ll know how to study for it.
Just a few rules on cell phone etiquette: if you take it with you, make sure that you only have it on vibrate and speak quietly when you answer it. Text messaging is probably the way to go for extended conversations because you can continue to do it while the interviewer talks to you, and it also shows that you know how to use technology.
Finally, one of the biggest mistakes that people make is that they go home and fire off a “thank-you” to the interviewer. All I can say to this is NO! You want to play hard-to-get and keep them hanging. If they know that you really need or want that job, they’ll take their time getting back to you while they interview other applicants.
If you must send a thank you, just take one that’s already ready to be sent, and fill in the name of the interviewer at the end of your conversation, handing them the “thank-you” as you leave the office. Keep it simple, you have other things to do with your time.
If you want to be remembered for that job, then remember these simple tips. Trust me, you won’t be forgotten.
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