Career Development Center

Interview Checklist

• I learned all that I can about the company/organization I am going to interview with (web site, annual report, newspaper/magazine articles.)
• I learned all that I can about the job I am applying for, the job duties, important attributes, common sources of stress, etc.
• I have looked over my résumé and have reviewed the jobs that I have done and the specific successes and failures associated with all of them.
• I have reviewed and/or made a list of what I consider to be areas of strength.
• I have thought about my weaknesses and am ready to talk about them.
• I can confidently answer the question "What do you know about us?".
• I have selected a comfortable, conservative (navy blue, black, brown or gray) interview suit to wear to my interview.
• I am wearing deodorant.
• I am wearing VERY little perfume or cologne or none at all.
• I have removed my nose, eyebrow, and lip rings as well as my tongue stud and all of my extra earrings (two for females, none for males).
• My suit is clean, ironed, I am wearing a belt (that matches my shoes), and my socks match (each other and the rest of my outfit).
• I am clean shaven, my hair is comfortable and professional, I have gotten a haircut if necessary.
• I have confirmed the starting time of my interview, and I know what building, what office, and what contact person I am looking for. I know where all of these things/people are.
• I know how long it takes to get to my interview and have left enough time for traffic, a flat tire, etc.
• I am prepared with questions for them.
• I have any materials I will be bringing with me ready to go.
• I sent a thank-you note after my interview.

For additional tips on interviews and more, come to the Career Development Center Library for a free "Job Choices" magazine.