Interview Tips - Be Prepared. Be Honest. Be Yourself.

Practice with a Mock interview

• Login to OptimalResume choose Interview Prep module for interactive session
• Choose your video interviewer and your desired questions
• Record using video, audio or text
• Review your responses or forward for critique

Interview Skills Presentation

• Follow the modules for complete interview preparation
• Understand the questions and how to respond

Popular Interview Questions

• Tell me about yourself?
• Why do you think you are a good fit for our company?
• Behavioural Descriptive Questions (BDI)...Tell me about a time when....
• Sample BDI questions- these questions and more available through OptimalResume

Questions for the Employer

• Good research leads to intelligent questions
• Make sure you know the next steps in the hiring process
• Sample questions for employers

Follow-Up

• Assess your interview - how could you improve?
• What questions did you find difficult to answer?
• Ask for interviewer's business card and send a thank you note

Job Search Manual

Provides complete details on interview preparation. PDF version