Before the Informational Interview
The
day of the interview, call at least two hours before your appointment
to confirm your appointment with the contact person. If you have
questions regarding the location of the contact’s office, this
is the time to ask. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early for your interview.
Carry a small notebook and pen.
Because
90% of all jobs are never advertised, you will uncover job openings
that never make it to the newspaper or employment office. Be prepared
to make a good impression and to be remembered by the employer.
Looking for a job means that you should always be ready, appearance
and otherwise.
| Come Prepared to Take Notes |
Pretend
you are reporter. You don’t need to write down everything,
but there may be names, phone numbers or other information that
you may want to remember. Tape recorders are not appropriate and
may intimidate the interviewee.
Be
enthusiastic and show interest. Use an informal dialogue during
the interview. Be direct and concise with your questions and answers
and do not ramble. Have good eye contact and posture. Be positive
in your remarks, and reflect a good sense of humor.
Bring
a copy of your resume along with you. Try to find out about specific
characteristics or qualifications that employers seek when hiring.
You may ask the person you are interviewing to critique your resume.
Don’t be surprised if they ask to keep a copy of it for future
openings.
For more information, contact the Employment
Services Office.
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