Job Interview Tips

- First impressions are important
- It takes 30 seconds for someone to form their first impressionSarinna Russo Job Access: Job Interview Techniques
- Dress, actions and walking make up 55% of first impressionSarinna Russo Job Access: Job Interview Techniques
- Confidence, grammar and voice quality account for 38% of impressionSarinna Russo Job Access: Job Interview Techniques
- Only 7% of our first impressions come from what is actually saidSarinna Russo Job Access: Job Interview Techniques
- Don't over dress, don't under dressSarinna Russo Job Access: Job Interview Techniques
- Good rule of thumb: Dress for position one level above what you are applying for
- Observer proper hygiene, especially on the day of the interviewSarinna Russo Job Access: Job Interview Techniques
- Interviewers use different types of questions to test reasoning and logic skillsSFU: Eight Types of Interview Questions
- Some interview questions are illegalUSA Today: Illegal interview questions

Before giving you a new job, most employers will require a job interview. Job interviews are typically where the employer reviews your resume and sizes up you for the job. The interviewer will most likely ask the job applicant some questions and evaluate the responses. Appearance is important, as are many other factors during a job interview. This page will provide links to job interview tips that will help you prepare for and have a good job interview.
The Questions

One of the most intimidating parts of any job interview are the questions. Job interview questions basically fall into eight different categories. Traditionally, however, most interviewers will ask the applicant questions about former employment, employment patterns, job experience and how the candidate feels about themselves. However, don't mistake the question "tell me about yourself" as an invitation do delve into your personal life story. The employer isn't really interested in your personal life as much as your job experience, how you work with others and what you are looking for in a workplace and work environment.
Before going into any job interview, an applicant should study their resume, the background on the company and position they are applying for and be ready to answer questions in those areas. Having an answer already prepared for the five W's (what, when, where, who, why) can go a long way into creating confidence and being able to have a successful job interview.USA Today: Common interview questions | How to Do a Background Check | How to Become a Walmart Greeter