ARE
YOU READY?
The Day Before the Interview
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Make your travel plans for getting to the interview;
know exactly where you are going and to whom you will be speaking.
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Buy your ticket or fare for transportation, fill
your car with gas, or re-confirm other transportation plans.
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Make sure that you have several clean copies of
your resume to take with you.
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Decide what you will wear and check that it is
clean, pressed, no missing buttons, etc.
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Confirm childcare plans and any other plans which
leave you depending on someone else. Have a back up in mind in case
you need it.
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Try to learn two or three facts about the company
and its products so you will sound well-informed at the interview.
The Night Before the
Interview
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Check the weather forecast. Will you need an umbrella?
Should you wear a coat?
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Do as much of your morning preparation for both
yourself and your family as you can.
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Do something to relax: take a warm bath, exercise,
etc.
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Have a light dinner (no alcohol) and get to bed
early.
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Avoid too much coffee or sugar at breakfast.
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Brush your teeth and put on deodorant.
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Remember to take directions to the interview, the
name of the person you are meeting, your resume, and other relevant
items with you.
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Give yourself plenty of time to get there, get
comfortable, and find the restroom.
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If you feel nervous, try breathing in to the count
of ten and then exhale on the count of ten. Try to increase the
count.
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Observe your surroundings; get a feel for the work
place.
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Confirm your attendance either by telephone or
in writing
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Name and title of the interviewer
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Telephone number of the company
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Pen and paper
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Appearance OK? Fresh? Pressed? Shoes in good shape?
Not over-done?
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Know why you want the job?
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Reasons why the company should consider you?
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Mental frame of mind? Relax.
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Ready with a smile?
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Rehearsed answers to possible questions?
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Directions to interview?
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Do you know where to park?
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Extra money and a watch?
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Copies of your resume?
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Reference list/letters, portfolios, transcripts,
etc?
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