Job Interview Checklist
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Things You Need To Do Before The Interview
Get a professionally written resume so your resume will stand out from all the others.
Submit a unique, well written cover letter with each resume, specific to that company.
Get advice from a professional on how to chose business attire appropriate for the position you're applying for.
Consult a hairstylist for a professional cut or style.
Preparing Yourself For The Interview
Be prepared to discuss each item on your resume in detail.
Research the company you'll be interviewing with so you can answer common interview questions with answers that will be relative to their business.
Prepare yourself to answer tricky questions regarding gaps in your resume or your reason for leaving a previous job.
Prepare a list of relevant questions that show your interest in and knowledge of the company.
Conduct mock interviews with family and friends until you feel comfortable answering their questions.
Prepare a list of at least 3 personal references including their names, addresses and phone numbers.
Update your portfolio and make sure it's neat and organized.
The Day Before The Interview
Make sure you know how to get to the interview location even if you have to make a test run the day before.
Make sure your interview clothes are clean, pressed and in good repair.
Get a good night's sleep.
The Day Of The Interview
Bring extra resumes in case you're asked for additional copies.
Bring necessary documents like your social security card and driver's license.
Turn off your cellphone
Or better yet, leave it in the car or at home.
Arrive at least 10 minutes early for your interview.
Greet the receptionist with courtesy and introduce yourself.
Greet you interviewer with a firm handshake and call him by name.
Answer all questions honestly.
No chewing gum or food during the interview.
Don't discuss salary or benefits until you've been offered the position.
Let the interview know that you're interested in the position.
Ask when they plan to make a decision.
Ask for the interviewers business card so you'll have accurate contact information to follow-up on your interview.
After The Interview
Send a Thank You note to your interviewer within 24 hours of the interview.
Make a follow-up phone call to the interview within one week and again the day before they plan to make a decision.
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Introduction
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The job market is a competitive place, so we've put together a job interview checklist to help ensure your success. With dozens and sometimes hundreds of applicants vying for every job, you'll need to do everything within your power to make sure you stand out over all the other applicants. The good new is, if the company has contacted you and requested an interview, they're already looking at you as a possible candidate for the position, but the job isn't yours yet. Remember there are plenty of other people who want that job just as badly as you do and they're going to be fighting just as hard as you do to get it. Take a look at our job interview checklist to see everything you need to do to guarantee that job offer is yours.
Tips
Your job interview really starts well before you meet with the interviewer. It actually begins with that resume you submitted and the cover letter you attached. Granted, your resume impressed them enough to contact you for an interview, but if the company is only going to hire one person, then the person who had the best resume is already at the top of the list. A well researched cover letter is also very important, each cover letter should be written individually for each company you apply to.
Who it's for
This Job Interview Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Job Interview essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Job Interview structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Job Interview Checklist
- Save Job Interview Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Job Interview (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.