A Smorgasbord of Tips
Take notes, if you can, but don't assume taking notes is acceptable. Some interviewers want your undivided attention, others will perceive you as disinterested if you don't take notes. Just cover your bases by asking your interviewers' preference by asking if they mind you jot down a few notes.
A phone interview should be treated as a face-to-face interview. Have everything with you - resume, cover letter, transcripts, notes and questions, notepad and pen, calendar, and writing sample - before you make or answer the call. Take or make the call in a quiet, private place so that you are able to give the interviewer(s) your undivided attention. Prepare for phone interviews as carefully and thoroughly as you would for an in-person interview.
Write thank you notes. Immediately following the interview, you should send a thank you note to the interviwer(s). Handwritten notes are ideal, but emailed notes are better than none.
Mock interviews are great! Everyone needs practice and can gain confidence from a mock interview. You can find the LCS Job Interview Guide in the eReserves account, which will provide you with tips on preparing for interviews, sample questions, and more. For formal practice experience, reach out to the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program to schedule mock interview. Plan to attend one of the LCS programs titled Interviews Dos and Don'ts. Check out the dates and RSVP your spot on Symplicity today.
