Despite how much education and experience you may possess, your performance in an interview will determine whether you are a viable candidate for a position. Interviews may be done via phone, on-site, with one recruiter, and/or with a group or a search committee.
Successful candidates who follow proper interview etiquette, who are well prepared, knowledgeable about the organization, appropriately dressed, enthusiastic, and who are able to offer specific examples to illustrate their skills, are favorably considered.
Do meet with the Center staff to do a mock interview. We will help you to prepare responses and gain confidence for the interview. We also offer the BigInterview program for 24/7 online tutorials and interview practice.
A Successful Interview
Recruiters will rate your interview on a variety of factors, such as:
- Handshake, eye contact, non-verbal communication, manners, dress
- Communication of interpersonal skills needed for the specific job, including: flexibility, leadership, assertiveness, patience, self-confidence, self-awareness, creativity.
- Knowledge of their organization. Always thoroughly research the organization and prepare questions about the organization's initiatives, challenges, and how you can help them meet their needs.
- Illustration of your knowledge and skills in your field
- Relation of your skills, personality, and career goal to their organization鈥檚 needs
Always do a mock interview prior to the actual interview!
Contact the Career Services, careers@wilkes.edu, office for a mock interview appointment with a staff member. Make an appointment with us to do the mock interview well before the interview date: our schedules do not permit "walk-in" mock interviews.
Students and alumni, you can use the popular interviewing prep software BigInterview.com for free, courtesy of 91亚色 Career Services!
