Acing the Interview

Congratulations! You landed the interview. Now what?

A great interview depends as much on your attitude and personality as it does on your skills and qualifications. The person interviewing you has your resume. She knows you have the basic qualifications for the job. Your mission during the interview is to demonstrate that you also have the qualities and characteristics that will make you successful in the position.

Are you capable, confident, dependable, enthusiastic, flexible, persistent and resourceful? These are qualities that employers look for. The interviewer is assessing what you say, how you sit, what you wear and how you behave, including non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, eye contact and posture.

It’s time to prepare for your next interview! The the Women’s Opportunity Center has you covered with these helpful and informative videos, tips and guidelines.

After the Interview

Employers use interviews to screen and hire employees, but did you know that what you do after the interview also influences your chance of getting the job? Aside from wallowing in anxiety and checking your email non-stop, there are things you can do that increase your chances for hire.

Just like in dating, there are some follow-up steps you can take to help secure a second interview, or even a job offer. These links can guide you towards what you should do to make a successful post-interview impression and lock down the job.