Helpful Interviewing Hints from the mind of Jon Graves, Talent Search Coordinator

1. Never wear t-shirt and jeans to an interview.  Dress as if you are applying for a job, not too dressy or too casual.  Avoid ill-fitting clothing and provocative outfits.

2. When meeting your interviewers, introduce yourself, make eye contact and give a firm handshake, not too hard.

3. Throughout your interview, make eye contact with your interviewers at regular intervals.  Demonstrate interest and confidence.

4. Be brief and honest with your answers.

5. Interviewers usually ask questions about what you have written on your application or in your essays, so always review your copy before you go into an interview.

6. Be prepared to discuss your college choice, career goals, financing your education and any other information you included in your application.

7. Avoid negativity!

8. Write down a few answers to some sample questions.  The process of writing out your question responses will help you be better prepared to answer during an interview.

9. Interviewers often wrap up interviews by saying either “do you have any questions for the panel” or “is there anything else you would like to add?”  Prepare one or two questions for the interviewers and/or a summary statement capturing all that you are.

10. Smile and relax!

Sample Interview Questions:- Tell us about your senior project.
- How do you plan to finance your education?  How much will it cost?

- What are your educational and career goals?  
- Where do you see yourself in five years?  Ten years?
- What was your favorite class at AHS?

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