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Preparing For Your Interview  Logistics and general skill  Interview content  Common questions  Your questions for them  Job talk  Research

Logistics  Driving directions  Practice your handshake  Get comfortable speaking  Get comfortable speaking about yourself

Common Interview Questions  Tell me about yourself.  What are your strengths and weaknesses?  Why this organization? Why this job?  What can you do for us?  Why are you leaving research? (If applicable.)

Develop Your Own Questions

 What does the job entail?  What are the opportunities for advancement?  What about your professional development?  What are the future goals for the organization?  What are the roles of different team members?  What is the culture like in the organization?

Prepare Your Job Talk  What are they asking for?  Who will the audience be?  Tailor it for the company  Practice!

Research! Research! Research!  Find out:  The vital facts of the organization  The corporate culture  Work atmosphere  Mission of the organization  Other research:  Competitors  Salary

The Day of Your Interview  Show up with energy  Dress appropriately  (Even if you don’t want to)  Bring materials  Allow extra time

During the Interview  Promote yourself and your strengths  Answer questions as best you can  Find out more  Be mindful of nonverbal communication  Prepare for following-up

Promote Yourself and Your Strengths  Don’t assume that the interviewer has read your application materials  Mind your manners  Be enthusiastic  Never talk negatively about prior jobs or employers  Be prepared to talk about weaknesses

Answer questions as best you can  If needed, pause for thought  Ask for clarification  Stay in the moment  Be mindful of how long your answers to questions are  Never lie. About anything. Really.  Don’t name a number first  Illegal questions

Find Out More  Have a conversation  Ask your prepared questions  Check-in with yourself

Be Mindful of Nonverbal Communication  Handshakes  Eye contact  Stay focused  Posture  Fidgeting  Speak clearly